News Posts in October, 2018 Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) FAQs Posted on Oct 31, 2018 By Monquen Huang, MD Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of dizziness. Cases are rarely serious but may increase the risk of falls, which is a cause for concern. Avoid ... Read More How Eating Well Keeps Your Feet Healthy Posted on Oct 30, 2018 We all know that eating well is good for us. Consuming more leafy greens, colorful fruits and vegetables, salmon and sardines, beans, legumes, and whole grains improves our health and well-being. So ... Read More Parental Strategies For Helping Teens in Today's Pressure Cooker: Part III Posted on Oct 11, 2018 Teaching Delayed Gratification There was a landmark study, began in the late 1960’s by Psychologist Walter Mischel of Stanford University, known as the Marshmallow Test. He offered small ... Read More Fall Flavors Posted on Oct 10, 2018 By Debra Nessel R,D., C.D.E. . Now that you’ve covered up the barbeque and prepared your last fruit salad for the summer are you thinking of going into hibernation for the winter? Think again! ... Read More What to Consider Approaching Your Company's Annual Enrollment Posted on Oct 10, 2018 The choices of insurance available every open enrollment season can often be overwhelming. Your final decision may take an understandably long amount of time, but with the right direction you will ... Read More Now That's Using Your Bean! Posted on Oct 8, 2018 By Debra Nessel R.D., C.D.E. I am often asked for a list of “miracle” foods, something with magical properties to ease the task of dieting. These days I find myself touting the virtues of ... Read More Be Prepared! Posted on Oct 4, 2018 National Preparedness Month, recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. Take time to learn ... Read More Breast Assured Posted on Oct 3, 2018 What older women should know about breast cancer Think when you are beyond menopause your risk of breast cancer declines? Think again. “Actually, the rate goes up significantly every ... Read More Check Your Balance Posted on Oct 3, 2018 Hold on tight: According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for older Americans. Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence and ... Read More NICU On the Move Posted on Oct 3, 2018 As Torrance Memorial’s NICU moves to a new home, its longtime medical director reflects on a Christmas Eve miracle. Written by Michelle Abt When Stephanie and John Kane arrived at Torrance ... Read More From Bollywood to Hollywood Posted on Oct 3, 2018 Written by Colleen Farrell | Photographed by Shane O'Donnell While other kids living in Palos Verdes in the 1980s were emulating stars like Madonna, Duran Duran and Bon Jovi, at age 5, Nakul Dev ... Read More Lights, Camera, Holiday Festival: The Luminaries and Novas Posted on Oct 1, 2018 For the past 30 years, the Luminaries and Novas volunteer organizations have provided exclusive support to Torrance Memorial Medical Center. In addition to being “helping hands” at various ... Read More Lights, Camera, Holiday Festival: Bev George Posted on Oct 1, 2018 Even while vacationing in Banff, Canada this past summer, Bev George couldn’t seem to shake her pre-occupation with pending orders of hundreds of wreaths, garlands and evergreen trees. ... Read More Lights, Camera, Holiday Festival: DJ Dewey Posted on Oct 1, 2018 It wouldn’t be a holiday party without music. For more than a decade, DJ Dewey has been there to set just the right musical tone for each moment of the Holiday Festival—from the fashion ... Read More