Seattle Culture
Home of the Week: Charming Craftsman in Beacon Hill
Interior designer Sara Knowles prettied up the rental home she shares with her fiancé
Each week, we’re featuring one Seattle-area home that we think is interesting, inspiring or just a downright feast for the eyes. Some of them are actually on the market, while other homes will offer enviable style tips–courtesy of their ingenious owners or designers–that you can steal for your own abode. Even if you’re a renter,…
This New Local Fitness Gadget is a Steal
There’s no shortage of wearable gadgets to help track your movements, diet and more—even Microsoft has entered the market—but Seattle-based Pivotal Living thinks there’s room for another. The startup’s wristband-style device, the Tracker 1, does have one potentially game-changing feature—it’s free. Rather than pay for the device, users pay a $12 annual membership for access…
The Secret Minds of Teens
Brett, the proud father of two teenagers, smiles, shakes his head and shrugs his shoulders. “I don’t know where to begin,” he says in response to a question about how the kids are doing. “Bella is in love again—with a different guy. It’s the third one this week And Matt—well, you won’t believe what he’s…
Mind Games
Research has already shown that brain games, such as crossword puzzles or Sudoku, keep our minds sharp, possibly into later life, but one University of Washington researcher has found that they can also be used as a medical tool to spot early cognitive issues in patients diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver, who have high…
Early Intervention
Pediatrician Dr. Emily Myers helps parents navigate their child's development
“Is this normal?” is a familiar question—spoken and unspoken—for parents watching their children grow and develop. It’s a reasonable worry; development is so individual that it can sometimes be tough to tell when it’s time to ask a doctor about something your child is, or isn’t, doing, says Dr. Emily Myers, assistant professor of developmental…
Home of the Week: Zen Retreat in Seward Park
Bonus! You can actually book a stay at this delightful two-bedroom dwelling
Each week, we’re featuring one Seattle-area home that we think is interesting, inspiring or just a downright feast for the eyes. Some of them are actually on the market, while other homes will offer enviable style tips–courtesy of their ingenious owners or designers–that you can steal for your own abode. Today, we’re returning to 1949….
Ovarian Cancer/Memory Study
This study examines thinking abilities, mood and quality of life in cancer survivors before and after study subjects participate in an eight-week, group-based memory and thinking skills workshop. People who have been treated for cancer in the pastcan participate. 206.543.3669;seattlecca.org
Mammograms After Age 75?
Could mammograms benefit women aged 75 and older? It’s a population are at highest risk for breast cancer—but it’s also the least studied, according to Judith A. Malmgren, Ph.D., affiliate assistant professor at the University of Washington’s School of Public Health and Community Medicine in Seattle. She and Henry Kaplan, M.D., from the Swedish Cancer…
Shopping Insurance
It’s getting close to open enrollment time for the Washington Health Benefit Exchange—beginning November 15 through February 15—so now is the time to research those health plans. This year, the Washington Health Benefit Exchange has expanded coverage options, with the Exchange board approving 10 new insurance plans, bringing the total number of individual and family…
Home of the Week: Historic Condo in Pioneer Square
Exposed brick, wood beams and one helluvah view. Yes, please
Each week, we’re featuring one Seattle-area home that we think is interesting, inspiring or just a downright feast for the eyes. Some of them are actually on the market, while other homes will offer enviable style tips–courtesy of their ingenious owners or designers–that you can steal for your own abode. With the recent surge in…
Sniffing Out Allergies
Figuring out the precise cause of a patient’s allergic reaction—which can be as common as pet dander or as unusual as ginger—can be a long and cryptic process for allergy doctors, often involving extensive detective work. Imagine finding yourself—in Seattle!—allergic to water (rare but real) or, as recent research has uncovered, allergic to certain foods…
Home of the Week: Classic Style Meets Colorful Accents
Bursts of brightness and sophisticated patterns liven up this traditional Medina home
Each week, we’re featuring one Seattle-area home that we think is interesting, inspiring or just a downright feast for the eyes. Some of them are actually on the market, while other homes will offer enviable style tips–courtesy of their ingenious owners or designers–that you can steal for your own abode. This week’s masterpiece comes to…
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