Healthier Together: Mindful drinking and the sober curious movement
Being sober curious is having the option to choose, question or change your drinking habits, and the sober curious movement has encouraged people to recognize the often unhealthy habits that are associated with alcohol.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: What is sober curious?
As we tackle our New Year's resolutions, you may have heard the phrase "sober curious." The movement has encouraged people to recognize the often unhealthy habits that are associated with alcohol.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: Identifying choking - Would you know if the person next to you started choking?
Would you know if the person next to you started choking? Many people confuse the signs of choking and that can cost a life.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: New 988 Crisis Lifeline launches
For many, this holiday season is not the most wonderful time of the year. And for those dealing with mental health challenges, it can be a lonely, stressful time filled with anxiety and/or depression.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: Adding more vegetables to your holiday meals
The holidays might not seem like the time to start a new dietary approach, but experts say doing so now can help you get a head start on your New Year’s resolutions and balance the influx of holiday indulgence.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: Importance of seeing a pediatric dentist
Many kids are indulging in Halloween candy, and now Holiday candy, and it’s important to make sure they’re not only seeing a dentist, but the right kind of dentist.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: Choosing the right Medicare plan during open enrollment
Open enrollment is underway through Dec. 7, and now is the time for people to sign up or change existing Medicare plans.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and FOX 13 is sharing the story of a local woman who was diagnosed with cancer, in both breasts, earlier this year.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together Special: Highlighting important health stories impacting Washington families
In this special edition of Healthier Together, FOX 13 takes an in-depth look at important health stories that impact all of us.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: Teens and vaping
Vaping was originally introduced and marketed to help people stop smoking but today many experts see vaping as a gateway to nicotine dependence in children. We're breaking down the health risks and how you can best prepare your kids for peer pressure.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: Surviving ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is a common cancer among women and often is fatal in the later stages. The cancer starts in the ovaries, and it spreads to the abdomen and pelvis if it’s not diagnosed and treated early.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: Understanding Celiac Disease
While we may be more aware than ever of the impact gluten has on many people’s health, celiac disease is still dramatically under diagnosed.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: How to get kids to eat healthy meals
As our kids head back to school, some planning and creativity will go a long way in establishing healthy eating habits.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: Seattle LGBTQ+ Center, formerly Gay City, celebrates 25 years
Back in 1995, a group of community activists launched the LGBTQ+ health and community center known as 'Gay City.' More than 25 years later, they are celebrating with new and improved services.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: How to properly fit and wear your bike helmet
Wearing a helmet while riding a bike can reduce the risk of head injury by up to 85%. In this week’s Healthier Together we’re focusing on helmet safety and learning how to make sure you have the proper fit before you hit the road.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: UV safety and avoiding skin cancer
When the sun is out and the temperatures start to climb we make the most of it here in the Pacific Northwest. But it’s important to remember to protect your skin when you spend time outside regardless of whether the sun’s out
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together Special: Suicide loss, mental health, autism acceptance and more
FOX 13 News is taking an in-depth look at important health stories that impact so many of us. Everything from suicide loss to mental health and autism acceptance in this Healthier Together special.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: Importance of water safety
The weather has really started to warm up recently, and that means families are looking for ways to cool off in lakes, rivers and community pools.
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: Preventing pelvic organ prolapse
June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Awareness Month, but what exactly is POP and how can women prevent it?
Regence BlueShieldHealthier Together: Resources for Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. In hopes of helping other families impacted by this disease, a Washington family is sharing their experience.
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