Seattle Culture
An Open and Airy Backyard Cottage
A 1920s Crown Hill bungalow gets a new, green backyard abode
Developers have been drooling over Kate Lichtenstein’s property. Located in a neighborhood filled with small houses, many of which are being torn down, the lot includes her beloved one-story, one-bedroom 1920s bungalow and until recently, a small, dilapidated shed in the backyard. “I get letters all the time from developers wanting to buy it,” she…
A La Carte Workouts
Any fitness buff will tell you one of the keys to staying active and fit is keeping your workouts interesting and challenging for your body and mind. There are only so many gyms and studios people who like a group vibe can belong to, however. Enter Fitmob, a San Francisco-based startup just launched in Seattle…
Child’s Play
Kids say the darnedest things, especially in situations they’re trying to make sense of, such as at the doctor’s office. With school back in swing, and cold and flu season approaching, we couldn’t resist asking pediatricians, “What are some of the funniest or most amazing things your kid patients have said to you?” “[From a]…
Team Player
As football season heats up, you’re likely to find Dr. Stanley Herring cheering on the Seahawks like it’s his job—because it is. He is a team physician for the Seattle Seahawks and Mariners, as well as a consultant for the University of Washington Sports Medicine Program and for the Seattle Storm. The spine and sports…
Catching Ovarian Cancer Early
“Ovarian cancer is the second-most-common gynecological cancer in the U.S.,” says Barbara A. Goff, M.D., with Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. It is, however, very aggressive, killing more women than all gynecological cancers combined, primarily because its warning signs are often ignored or misunderstood. It is frequently detected in advanced stages because, currently, there are no…
Should You Consider Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer?
“I recommend that people not get into their head, ‘I need this specific type of test’ from what they read, because it really is a complex decision about what test should be done,” says University of Washington geneticist Robin Bennett. She also notes, “I think that a big barrier that people often feel is worry…
Taking Control of Cancer
What new screening, targeted treatment and genetic testing means for you
Anna Kuwada was 24 years old and newly engaged when she tested positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation. “My mom was [first] diagnosed with breast cancer at 31,” recalls Kuwada. “She survived, and then, at 54, she was diagnosed in the other breast. This was in 2009. The savvy lady that [my mom] is, she…
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….
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