Health & Wellness

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This Local Oral Surgeon Is Taking Dental School to TikTok

What is your tooth doctor doing in your feed?

02/24/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

The Classroom

At Seattle Children’s Hospital, Writing Classes Keep Hope Alive

Ann Teplick has been teaching at the hospital since 2011. 

02/17/2025 By Danielle Hayden

Spray On

What the Heck Is a Head Spa?

The scalp gets its own line of dedicated self-care, but things are going to get wet.

02/13/2025 By Allison Williams

On Montlake

UW Legend Nate Robinson Needed a Kidney. This Fan Knew He Could Help.

The story of a beloved player in need, a fan's act of kindness, and an unlikely bond.

02/11/2025 By Christian Caple

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Why I’m Not Making Resolutions This Year

In 2024, my resolutions saved my life. In 2025, I made none.

01/27/2025 By Haley Shapley

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These Dogs Are Taking Care of Seattle First Responders

How local emergency workers benefit from a therapy dog program.

11/26/2024 By Haley Shapley

Paddle Out

Marine Vet Steve Rhoades Has Made Helping People Out of Addiction His Life’s Work

“It takes extreme measures to change your life.”

11/11/2024 By Eric Olson Photography by Michael Guio

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Long-Distance Walking Is Having a Moment

A Seattle influencer is building community one mile at a time.

10/31/2024 By Haley Shapley

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This Is How Seattleites Are Finding Their People

It's all about the friends we make along the way.

09/26/2024 By Haley Shapley

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When Will Women Finally Get the Pockets They Deserve?

The answer—at least for one local startup—is now.

08/27/2024 By Haley Shapley

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Can Breaking Stuff Help You Avoid Breaking Down?

I went to a rage room and found out.

07/18/2024 By Haley Shapley

Injury Time

Sounders Doc Michael Morris Says Goodbye

The orthopedic surgeon built the Sounders’ medical program—then got to watch his son star on the team.

07/11/2024 By Conor Kelley

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Can Healthier Buildings Make Us Healthier People?

After all, we spend 90 percent of our time indoors.

07/01/2024 By Haley Shapley

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Why Sports Bras Are More Than a Fashion Statement

Once puberty hits, girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys. One of the major reasons? Issues with sports bras.

06/14/2024 By Haley Shapley

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Mushrooms May Not Be Magic, but They Could Be Therapeutic

Addiction treatment is very limited. Can a UW study open up new possibilities?

05/30/2024 By Haley Shapley

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The Local Cafe Turning Viral Cat Videos Into an Art Form

And why looking at cats on the internet is actually good for your health.

05/14/2024 By Haley Shapley

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Is Aura Photography the Ultimate Vibe Check?

Apparently, red and magenta are the colors of my energy.

04/25/2024 By Haley Shapley

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Is Seattle Ready to Actually Embrace Single People?

In the face of the singles tax, let us eat cake.

04/11/2024 By Haley Shapley

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Is the Cold Plunge Trend All It’s Cracked Up to Be?

Our columnist took a dip into frigid Alki waters to find out.

03/29/2024 By Haley Shapley

Well Well Well Dressed

The Case for Renting Your Clothes

What we wear matters for our well-being. So does where it comes from.

03/14/2024 By Haley Shapley