Kyra Smithlin from Puyallup has been chosen as one of the Go Red for Women® Real Women for 2024. This is what the American Heart Association calls their national ambassadors who are survivors. She was chosen for her inspiring story and her willingness to share it with others. Forty-eight-year-old Kyra Smithlin, a mother of three, was at home in bed cuddling with her … [Read more...] about Go Red for Women – Kyra Smithlin: The Importance of CPR
Wellness
Laughing Yoga, Mind Body and Social Benefits for Seniors
Laughing yoga is a movement and breathing exercise that aims to cultivate joy, bring out your inner child, and help you let go of daily life stressors. It uses deliberate laughter to promote overall wellness and claims to be beneficial against various chronic illnesses. It is a simple, affordable and fun alternative to conventional yoga. A typical session involves … [Read more...] about Laughing Yoga, Mind Body and Social Benefits for Seniors
PLU Creates New Health Education and Care District
According to a 2020 study, Central Pierce County lacks health care access. With the community expected to grow by 6%, especially among the 65+ age group, this lack of access is more problematic. To meet this need MultiCare Health System and Pacific Lutheran University recently announced plans to build a new outpatient care medical center on the PLU campus. The … [Read more...] about PLU Creates New Health Education and Care District
7 Ways On How To Stop Constant Worrying In Your Life
By: Stan Popovich Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you?It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health. Here are 7 tips on how to overcome the cycle of worry and fear in your life. … [Read more...] about 7 Ways On How To Stop Constant Worrying In Your Life
Is Refractive Surgery Right for You?
As we age, our eyesight can become a bigger focus of our overall health. Maybe you now need to wear readers, or your long-held eyeglass prescription has been increased. Maybe you are worried about cataracts. Whatever the concern may be, Evergreen Eye Centers are here to help evaluate your overall eye health and provide the best solutions to help you reach your goals. One of … [Read more...] about Is Refractive Surgery Right for You?