Lynnwood’s group of South County Walkers starts off from Lynnwood Recreation Center on Aug. 2. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Summer walking groups foster healthy habits

South County Walks are scheduled through September in Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace.

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Four most common misconceptions about weight loss explained

The first one? You don’t have to eat healthy 100 percent of the time. You aren’t perfect, so…

Do after-visit surveys help the doctor-patient relationship?

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Do after-visit surveys help the doctor-patient relationship?

Despite their widespread use, a recent Baylor University study questions their effectiveness.

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Reconnect with your partner with little acts of kindness

Over time, couples can take each other for granted. Here’s how to help rekindle feelings of love.

Fresh grounds for coffee: Study shows it may boost longevity

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Fresh grounds for coffee: Study shows it may boost longevity

British researchers found that coffee drinkers had a slightly lower risk of death than abstainers.

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Addicted to stepping on the scale? Ditch that bleeping thing

There are other — more accurate — ways to track your weight loss than repeatedly weighing yourself.

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Studies say benefits of upping your vitamin D intake myriad

Research suggests that the recommended level of the nutrient is too low for optimal health.

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Engineered painkiller works like an opioid but isn’t addictive

A scientist is testing opioid-like drugs that block the receptors responsible for addiction.

A day of fun and learning for kids and parents

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A day of fun and learning for kids and parents

The Youth & Family Wellness Fair will deal with serious issues. There’s also lunch and entertainment.

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How to help your youngster become a successful adult

Research suggests it’s more important to play with your toddler than teach her the alphabet.

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Spring-cleaning your pantry for better health

Get rid of the old stuff and add some new healthful foods to your larder.

Are you storing pills in the right place? A dose of reality

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Are you storing pills in the right place? A dose of reality

Where’s the best place to keep them? It’s not the medicine cabinet — or your kitchen counter.

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Study finds obesity robs the tongue of taste buds in mice

Studies have suggested that obese people often taste flavors with less intensity than lean people.

The jury’s out on stem cell treatments for arthritic pain

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The jury’s out on stem cell treatments for arthritic pain

The injections might be an alternative to joint-replacement surgery — but it’s too soon to tell.

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Managing life’s transitions: The only constant in life is change

Life is change, but change isn’t easy. Here’s how to better cope with life’s natural progression.

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You can learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable

Make small changes to build up your confidence in handling a major change when it comes your way.

Culinary trend: Blend mushrooms into burgers to eat less meat

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Culinary trend: Blend mushrooms into burgers to eat less meat

This recipe for the mighty mushroom blended burger puts more plants on your dinner plate.

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A cancer ‘vaccine’ is completely eliminating tumors in mice

The experiment was replicated 90 times. Eighty-seven of the mice were declared cancer-free.

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Bacteria in milk, beef may be linked to rheumatoid arthritis

The patricular strain of bacteria is found in about half the cows in the United States.

To escape the winter blues, try seeing red — pomegranate red

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To escape the winter blues, try seeing red — pomegranate red

The visual appeal alone may explain why it’s one of the oldest cultivated fruits in the world.