September News Posts in September, 2015 Marijuana and the Teen Brain Posted on Sep 30, 2015 In the past decade, a great deal of scientific data has been published about the relationship of the teen brain to drug use. A recent Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and ... Read More Opiate and Heroin Addiction on the Rise Posted on Sep 30, 2015 Los Angeles resident, Ryan, age 23, started smoking marijuana at age 12. By the time he was a teenager, he had discovered his grandmother’s OxyContin. Once OxyContin became too expensive for his ... Read More These Apps Could Save Your Life Posted on Sep 17, 2015 Thanks to the rapid rise of technology, all of the medical tools necessary to promote a healthy, safe lifestyle are no further than the screen of your smartphone. Here are five of our favorites: ... Read More Are You A Planner? Posted on Sep 17, 2015 Americans plan. We plan everything: our schedules, careers, and work projects. How many of us have planned a wedding? How about a vacation? Your retirement? We even plan for the disposition of our ... Read More Bottoms Up Posted on Sep 14, 2015 5 WAYS TO LIVEN UP WATER AND STAY HYDRATED Do you dislike the taste of plain water—or find it difficult to consume your recommended daily intake of liquids without getting bored? According to ... Read More Medicare Annual Wellness Visits Posted on Sep 11, 2015 Are you new to Medicare? Here is information on physician appointments and consultative services you are entitled to receive at no charge. Even if you are perfectly healthy right now, it's ... Read More How Can I Treat Gerd? Posted on Sep 11, 2015 Everyone experiences heartburn once in a while, usually after a large or spicy meal. Most people just pop a few antacids, but for some, over-the-counter medications aren’t enough. If you ... Read More Soul Surfer Posted on Sep 8, 2015 A life-threatening illness proves to be a career changer for pro surfer Alex Gray. Torrance resident Alex Gray, 29, makes his living as a professional surfer, chasing the big waves. He’s won ... Read More Nurses: The Heart of Health Care Posted on Sep 5, 2015 TORRANCE MEMORIAL’S ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES PROVIDE HIGH-LEVEL CARE—COUPLED WITH COMPASSION—DAILY. Most people haven’t heard the term “advanced practice nurse,” ... Read More Nip Diabetes in the Bud Posted on Sep 2, 2015 THE YMCA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, HELPS PREDIABETICS TURN THEIR LIVES AROUND. Despite being home to one of the most health-conscious populations in America, 1 in 10 of ... Read More