Recent Articles
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Well Being
Stop the stigma
Mental Health Awareness Month is here! With the number of Americans experiencing mental health symptoms, it’s important to be an ally to those who suffer from mental health conditions. This year, Premera is focused on reducing the stigma around mental health. So, how can you help? Educate yourself Sometimes the biggest hurdle to tackling the […]
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Healthy Recipes
Feeding the 12th Man – Healthy Spreads for the Big Game
Try these healthy and simple game day spreads to cheer on your favorite team without feeling loaded down.
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Workouts
Setting Up a Home Gym on a Budget
We used to run, dance, swim, and kick-box next to fellow athletes at the gym and Pilates studio and think nothing of all the sweat and labored breathing. These days, people have varying levels of comfort when it comes to returning to the gym. If you’d rather assemble a home sanctuary (with some handy equipments […]
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Healthy Recipes
Recipes to Inspire a Healthy Winter
We’ve previously teamed up with Bastyr University, Guckenheimer, and Northwest chefs and nutritionists to provide you with healthy and delicious recipes all year long. At this point in January, it is easy to fall back into unhealthy habits. Between the cold weather, running low on time, and lack of motivation, your goals may be on the back burner. But it’s not too late! If […]
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Self Care
Create a Nurturing Home Environment This Winter
If you haven’t already packed away your string of lights, you might consider using them to add some light to the dark month of January. Did you know that while we’re gaining minutes of sun, twilight is shorter. That’s why it’s not feeling any lighter–yet. Since long evenings on the deck are still a few […]
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Well Being
How A Daily Moment of Gratitude Can Improve Your Health
Deriving from the Latin word gratia, gratitude is the act of reflecting and appreciating all that you have received, be it tangible or intangible. It is the process of recognizing that you have something positive in your life, and it has come from an external source. Not only does the act of giving-thanks connect people […]
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Editor's PickHealthy Recipes
In the Kitchen: Artichoke Frittata
Enjoy this artichoke frittata with fresh fruit for a low-calorie meal rich in protein, fiber and vitamins.
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Well Being
Tips for The Omicron Variant & Your Holiday Plans
The holidays are here! With the Omicron variant in our midst, questions about holiday plans are popping up. During a Global Town Hall with CNN, Dr. Anthony Fauci said “I would not do anything different than we had been recommending all along, despite the fact that…likely we’ll see more cases of omicron as the weeks and the days go by. If you […]
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Well Being
How to Make the Season Happier When You’re Not a Christmas Person
For many, the glitter of tinsel and glow of holiday lights bring forth feelings of happiness and good cheer. But not for everyone. Christmas is not always a joyful time for people. For some, the holiday can amplify negative emotions associated with an unhappy childhood or the loss of a loved one. For those of […]
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Winter Sports
Shape Up for Ski Season: The Best Moves to Add to Your Workout
Sumo squats, mountain climbers and other moves to prep for the slopes this year.
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Pets
5 Unique Dog Breeds for Northwest Lifestyles
More than 340 dog breeds exist, according to the American Kennel Club. Scores more when you think about the endless possible crosses that occur. So how do you choose among all these unique dog breeds to find one that’s right for you? We’re here to help with that.
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Fitness
Thanksgiving Family Adventures: 5 Ways to Get Your Family Moving
Add a little fun and fitness action to your family’s Thanksgiving gathering.
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Self Care
5 Tips to Brighten Your Mood on Dreary Days
The boisterous weather is rapping on your window from outside, the world seems coated by darkness, there’s a chill in the air that nips at the nose – oh, and it’s only 4:20 pm. Welcome to winter in the Pacific Northwest! With an average of 152 sunny days per year, which mostly occur during the […]