Blog Category: Living Well

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. In fact, one out of eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their life. Knowing when to get screened can be confusing, but starting the conversation with your primary care provider is an important first step.

As part of our commitment to providing—and prioritizing—high-quality, compassionate mental health care to the Eastside community, we recently updated and relocated our inpatient Behavioral Health Unit.

If diagnosed at an early stage, lung cancer is easier to treat and survival rates are higher, but symptoms usually aren’t present in early stages. This is why screenings are so important.

This day is a day of remembrance of all the lives lost to cancer and honoring the loved ones left behind. Overlake breast surgeon, Eileen Consorti, MD, offers a reflection on envisioning a cancer-free world.

Inaccurate self-reporting of penicillin allergy is a major health issue. Ninety to 95% of people who report an allergy to penicillin are not actually allergic. Pharmacy clinical specialist Jenna Leah Belden with the Overlake Childbirth Center discusses the reasons behind this and how to determine if you have a true allergy.

The health effects of childhood obesity stretch years beyond the playground. That’s why it’s so important to catch weight problems early before they become a lifelong issue.

It may have been a while since you last saw your primary care provider (PCP) due to the pandemic, but it’s important to make sure you are current on your annual checkup.

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults younger than age 50 skip getting a flu shot each year. Read on for three great reasons for getting a flu shot this year—and every year to come.

Running, tennis, racquetball, team sports—engaging in these activities throughout a lifetime can be tough on your knees, hips and other joints. This can lead to ongoing pain that interferes with the normal activities of daily life. For many people, the solution is joint replacement.