February News Posts in February, 2014 Kids vs. Obesity Posted on Feb 28, 2014 FIGHTING THE BATTLE WITH FUN, NUTRITION AND HEALTHY ACTIVITIES Obesity is a growing concern for kids of younger and younger ages, so Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s Lundquist Cardiovascular ... Read More The Next Generation Chen Family Posted on Feb 26, 2014 GROUNDED IN THE SOUTH BAY, CENTERED ON THE SUN Sunrider may not be a name that readily comes to mind as one of America’s most-recognized brands. Many Americans might struggle to name even one of ... Read More Supporting Our Community in Times of Change Posted on Feb 25, 2014 As we enter the New Year, many in the health care industry feel as if we are sprinting across ever-shifting sands. Planning for the future is particularly challenging in lieu of changes from the ... Read More The 3 C's: Concentration, Clarity, Calmness Posted on Feb 23, 2014 “When we pay deliberate attention to something neutral, like the breath or the sensation of our bodies pushing against the ground with our feet, it automatically can bring about a sense of ... Read More Can I Prevent Diabetes? Posted on Feb 22, 2014 In 2011, the American Diabetes Association reported that 25.8 million children and adults in the United States were living with diabetes, type 2 being the most prevalent. This number continues to ... Read More Roasted Garlic Spread Posted on Feb 20, 2014 This is a fabulous and easy way to turn garlic into a gooey, sweet spread. Spread it onto slices of toast or bruschetta for a snack, or use it on a sandwich with fillings such as roasted vegetables, ... Read More A Clove a Day May Help Keep Heart Disease at Bay Posted on Feb 19, 2014 Garlic, the pungent herb used widely as a flavoring in cooking, has also been used throughout history to prevent and treat a wide range of conditionss. Debra Nessel, RD, CDE, says, “Research ... Read More Torrance Memorial Volunteer Auxiliary Presents $186,470 For Lundquist Tower Healing Garden Posted on Feb 6, 2014 Torrance Memorial Medical Center's Volunteer Auxiliary presented a check for $186,470 to the Torrance Memorial Health Care Foundation at its 2014 Auxiliary Board Installation Lunch. The donation ... Read More