According to Haaken Larsen, General Manager of the Silverdale Crunch Fitness, “Community wellness is really all about creating community in a space where people feel comfortable in that space.” Larsen and his team embrace the “No Judgement” philosophy through positivity, inclusivity, and most importantly, fun. “We are fitness people making fitness fun. We don’t want it to be … [Read more...] about Crunch Fitness: Gym’s Focus on Community Wellness
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Providence Swedish Lacey Cancer Center: Mobile PET scanner
Patients at the Providence Regional Cancer System Lacey Cancer Center who need Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan are now being seen in a new mobile unit outside the center. “This unit will allow us to see additional patients, such as those with prostate cancer, while we reduce scan times and radiation dose for the patient,” said Diagnostic Imaging Director Dennis … [Read more...] about Providence Swedish Lacey Cancer Center: Mobile PET scanner
Go Red for Women – Kyra Smithlin: The Importance of CPR
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
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
Eating Mindfully through the Holidays—and All Year
Slow down before plowing through the holiday hors d’oeuvres or finishing off that overfilled plate of comfort food. An approach called mindful eating could just help you enjoy it even more and increase well-being. Paying close attention to food and how it makes your body feel also can help you make better decisions about what, why, and the amount to eat. “Mindful eating … [Read more...] about Eating Mindfully through the Holidays—and All Year