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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 children a choice to have a marshmallow ...

Posted on Sep 26, 2018

Here is a secret. Kids love limits and boundaries. You would never know it from their behavior, and their reactions to limits. It is in their developmental DNA to push against boundaries and rules and limits, and in doing so it is ...

Posted on Aug 14, 2018

Torrance, Calif., August 14, 2018 – Torrance Memorial Medical Center has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2018-19 for the seventh straight year by U.S. News & World Report. This year the report recognizes Torrance ...

Posted on May 1, 2018

This May, Torrance Memorial Medical Center will begin construction on the two-story Hunt Cancer Center, with an official groundbreaking on June 20. The new Hunt Cancer Center will provide a personalized, patient-centered environment ...

Posted on Jun 21, 2018

Today’s Modern Financial Family…And the Evolving Role of Women By Nancy Gragg, CWS Gender roles are evolving quickly in today’s day and age. No longer are lines drawn in the sand dividing the roles men and women ...

Posted on May 29, 2018

Written by The Torrance Memorial Professional Advisory Council Investing your wealth seems to be as confusing as ever. The new U.S. tax law adds perhaps the most significant changes to business and personal taxation since the 1980s. ...

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 come to the right conclusion. One ...

Posted on Sep 27, 2018

By now you have so much great information. One remaining question might be: How do I keep the doctors I’ve come to know at Torrance Memorial Medical Center? There are many options for doing that, of course, and one of the best ...

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 decade,” says oncologist David Chan, ...

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 generate enormous economic and ...

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! This is a great time of year to ...

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 beans and lentils. A staple of ...

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 Memorial Medical Center on December ...

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 Mahajan would take every ...

Posted on Aug 14, 2018

Torrance, Calif., August 14, 2018 – Torrance Memorial Medical Center has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2018-19 for the seventh straight year by U.S. News & World Report. This year the report recognizes Torrance ...

Posted on Jul 20, 2018

Torrance, Calif., July 16, 2018 – The South Bay’s best fare paired with the soothing sounds of world-renowned saxophonist Kenny G will regale guests at the 32 nd annual “Honda Evening Under the Stars” Gourmet ...

Posted on Sep 4, 2018

When Iris Lee Knell was undergoing treatment for breast cancer in 2010, she found that enhancing her appearance made her feel better. Knell, a psychotherapist and school counselor, wanted to remain positive for her three daughters ...

Posted on Sep 4, 2018

When Anne Hayward began her 30-year career at Torrance Memorial Medical Center in 1948, Harry S. Truman occupied the White House, gasoline cost 16 cents per gallon and the newly expanded Jared Sidney Torrance Memorial Hospital ...

Posted on Sep 4, 2018

Written by Kristen Hung, MPH, RDN Eating more fruits and vegetables is a well-known tip for healthy eating, but did you know that it can also help keep you hydrated? Staying hydrated can increase your energy levels, relieve fatigue, ...

Posted on Aug 31, 2018

These flourless brownies are a decadent gluten-free dessert (and no one will ever guess that they are packed with fiber-filled black beans!). They are fudgy, sweet, and one of the best brownies you will ever taste. Tasting is ...

Posted on Sep 7, 2018

Torrance Memorial continues to receive recognition for reaching ever-higher levels of quality care. Meanwhile, our staff continues to raise the bar.

Posted on Sep 5, 2018

This past August, Torrance Memorial physicians, donors and staff celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). In recognition of the NICU team’s dedication to quality care, Dr. Jamie ...