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Concept of High Level Wellness

WEBThe origin of the term, “High Level Wellness,” is credited to Halbert L. Dunn (M.D., Ph.D.). In the late 1950s, Dr. Dunn introduced the concept of high level wellness in a series of …

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Exercise Snacking for Fitness and Well-Being WWU Retirement

WEBPhysical activity can preserve physical function and mobility and delay onset of major disability. For readers who have followed recommendations of doing 150 minutes of …

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The Health Benefits of Trees WWU Retirement Association

WEBAccording to The Tree People, there are twenty-two benefits of trees. Trees. combat climate change (absorb CO2); clean the air (absorb odors and pollutant gasses; provide oxygen; …

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Are Supplements Effective in Improving Brain Health

WEBA few months ago, the WWURA Board arranged a brown bag lunch featuring the director of Dementia Northwest Support organization. Due to COVID-19 the program was …

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Physical Activity Promotes Cognitive Health WWU Retirement

WEBTribal Lands Statement. Western Washington University's main campus is situated on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have lived in the Salish Sea …

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Benefiting your Brain by Walking

WEB“Walking is the best medicine,” Hippocrates (c. 460 – c. 370 BC) We don’t need to devote much effort to the act of walking; usually we walk with a rhythmical stride. “When we …

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Health Concerns about Use of Dietary Supplements

WEBThere is considerable publicity about potential benefits of dietary supplements but there is less awareness of their possible harmful effects. Today's dietary supplements are not …

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Healthcare Collaboration in Whatcom County—HInet

WEBThe Community Health Information Network is alive and well in Whatcom County. The timing of events leading up to HInet include the 1990 – Vision of Seamless Care and the …

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Physiological Effects of Marijuana WWU Retirement Association

WEBEffects on General Physical Health. “Within a few minutes after inhaling marijuana smoke, an individual's heart rate speeds up, the bronchial passages relax and become enlarged, …

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Aches and Pains: When to be Concerned! WWU Retirement …

WEBSticks and stones may break bones but aches and pains cause worry and angst! Descriptions of aches and pains often relate to muscles, abdominal/visceral areas, …

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Mixing Foods and Medications: Interaction of Common Foods and …

WEBAn AARP online survey (over 1800 adults over age 50) in 2016 found 75 percent of those participating take a prescription medication on a regular basis. Percentages were higher …

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Sources of Heme and NonHeme Iron

WEBAbsorption of heme iron ranges from 15% to 35%, and is not significantly affected by diet. In contrast, 2% to 20% of nonheme iron in plant foods such as rice, maize, black beans, …

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Stay Connected to Combat Loneliness and Social Isolation

WEBThe number of older adults aged 65 and older is growing, and many are socially isolated and regularly feel lonely. The Coronavirus outbreak in 2020 brought even more …

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The Role of Hospitalists in the Medical Care System

WEBIf by chance you need to go to a hospital’s Emergency Department, and it is determined that it is best to admit you to the hospital, you probably will encounter a …

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Downsizing and/or Relocating: Effects on Health WWU …

WEBAs we look around our living environs, we notice that it may be time to eliminate “stuff” and/or move to a location that accommodates our health status. The status of our …

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Are You an Activated Patient

WEB“While there are sharp differences between advocates of a strong government role in health care reform and those who believe reform should be achieved primarily through the …

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Palliative Care: What Does It Mean

WEBThe World Health Organization defines “Palliative Care” as being “an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated …

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Home WWU Retirement Association Western Washington …

WEBThe Western Washington University Retirement Association (WWURA) is a vibrant group of individuals that includes the extended family of retirees, former employees, and their …

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