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Bulging veins: What to do about varicose veins

Are there bluish-purple or red lines popping out on your legs? Those could be varicose veins. Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that lie just underneath the skin’s surface. They aren’t just a cosmetic issue. If they aren’t treated, they can also cause health problems.

Fresh summer recipes

The bounty of summer produce is still in full swing! Check out a ratatouille recipe to utilize those juicy garden tomatoes, plentiful zucchini, and fresh herbs. Mix up your staple grains with fluffy whole grain couscous and try making your own nutritious salad dressing.

Puget Sound hiking tips for summer

Summer is upon us, and the days are long in the Puget Sound area. That means it’s the perfect time of year to enjoy a day hike. Whether you want to explore the beaches, valleys, or forests, the Puget Sound has plenty of beauty to offer.

Diagnosing high blood pressure

To diagnose high blood pressure, your primary care provider (PCP) will take two or more readings at separate medical appointments. Your PCP may diagnose you with high blood pressure when you have consistent systolic readings of 140 mm Hg or higher or diastolic readings of 90 mm Hg or higher.

Improve Your Produce IQ: Bok Choy

Like some of the other cruciferous vegetables featured on this blog, bok choy does not taste or smell like cabbage when eaten or cooked. The leaves (especially of baby bok choy) are more delicate like lettuce, and the stalks are crispy like celery and have a light, peppery taste.