Recent Posts in Health and Wellness A Balancing Act Posted on Aug 20, 2019 As far back as she can recall, Aley Arredondo, a registered nurse and patient safety specialist at Torrance Memorial, had been “heavy.” But because she exercised regularly, she always told ... Read More Time to Get Your Feet Wet Posted on Aug 6, 2019 Time to Get Your Feet Wet! 6 water sports you probably haven’t tried yet It’s summertime! Finally. Long, warm days and extra hours to try something new. Haven’t you gazed enviously ... Read More Ask the Doctor: Why is Vitamin D So Important to My Health? Posted on Aug 6, 2019 Ask the Doctor: Why is Vitamin D So Important to My Health? In the last decade or so, we’ve learned more about the relationship between vitamin D and human health. As more medical research ... Read More Zest for Life Posted on Aug 6, 2019 Forever Paddling Physical therapist and prone paddleboarder Donna Jo O’Brien is in it for the long run. Donna Jo “DJ” O’Brien knows that sometimes the best medicine is as ... Read More Foods that Boost Skin Health Posted on Jul 29, 2019 By Corinne Glazer, RDN Clinical Outpatient Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Summer is here! Bring on the long hot days, the bright summer sun, and the fun days at the beach! Lounging out in the hot ... Read More Urge Surfing: Learning to Ride the Waves of Your Urges and Cravings Posted on Jul 15, 2019 By Kristen Hung, MPH, RDN As you head off to the beach this summer to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather, take a moment to watch the surfers. See how a surfer catches a wave, rises and glides on the ... Read More Had Enough To Drink? Posted on Jul 1, 2019 There’s no question water is essential and necessary for our survival. Our bodies are made up of 60% water, and it’s the major component of most body parts. The brain and heart, for ... Read More Breathe Deep Posted on Jun 26, 2019 With an estimated 50 million to 70 million Americans suffering from some kind of sleep disorder, we’re clearly a country in trouble. Researchers have found chronic sleep deprivation can be as ... Read More Ask the Doctor: Am I at Risk for Skin Cancer? Posted on Jun 26, 2019 It’s summertime! And we humans naturally want to spend more time outdoors. While it’s tempting to underestimate your chances of getting skin cancer, it happens to be the most common type ... Read More Beat BBQ Season This Summer with These Healthy Tips Posted on Jun 26, 2019 By Carine Sidhom, MS, RDN Summer is here! School is out, the sun is shining, and the beach is buzzing. Alas, barbecue season is upon us. Barbecues, potlucks and summer celebrations all call for fun ... Read More Doc's Corner: The 7 Habits of Happy People Posted on Jun 6, 2019 Summer is here, and the year is winding down. This will be my last column of the school year and I want to thank Dr. Linsey Gotanda and the principals of each school for letting me share my thoughts ... Read More Prime Time: 10 Ways to Age Gracefully Posted on Apr 1, 2019 Written by Panteha Rezaeian, MD 1. Love your heart Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. High cholesterol, high blood pressure (hypertension), high blood sugar (diabetes) and genetics ... Read More Nothing to Sneeze At Posted on Apr 1, 2019 Allergies affect more than 50 million people in the United States. This time of year, thoughts often turn to seasonal or environmental allergies caused by substances like pollen, mold, dust and animal ... Read More Why Is Exercise So Important For Seniors? Posted on Apr 1, 2019 It’s a fact: These days, we are living longer than ever before. And as we age, most of us look for ways to not just live longer but to also live well. One of the best ways to do that, says ... Read More Mindfulness Tips For Beginners Posted on Mar 25, 2019 When beginning to practice mindfulness meditation, start small. Here are ways that may just surprise you with their simplicity and ease! Just breathe. Yup. “Breathing breaks are a great way to ... Read More Mindfulness For the New Year Posted on Mar 25, 2019 Written by Laura Roe Stevens | Photographed by Vincent Rios Reducing stress is paramount to good health and wellbeing. This is why “mindfulness” has become a popular catchphrase in our ... Read More Feet, Don't Fail Me Now Posted on Mar 19, 2019 Written by John Ferrari Our feet and ankles support us all day long—from the moment we step out of bed throughout our day: standing, walking, maybe jogging or playing a sport, perhaps even ... Read More March is National Kidney Month Posted on Mar 18, 2019 Your Kidneys: Do You Know These Facts? 1. Kidneys are important because they: Filter blood Keep the right amount of fluids in the body Help make red blood cells Help keep blood pressure under control ... Read More A Team with Heart Posted on Mar 11, 2019 Written by Michelle Abt | Photographed by Peter Cooper Since 2016 the cardiac specialists from Torrance Memorial and Cedars-Sinai have been working together to bring outstanding cardiovascular care to ... Read More A Close Call Times Two Posted on Mar 7, 2019 Written by Michelle Abt | Photographed by Al Cuizon In November 2012 Stephanie Bezner, an attorney and lifelong resident of the South Bay, was feeling excitement surrounding the impending arrival of ... Read More 5 Foods You Should Avoid Feeding Kids Posted on Mar 6, 2019 Written by Peg Moline As a responsible adult—parent, grandparent, relative or caregiver—you know, deep down, that children are not just smaller replicas of us. Especially when it comes to ... Read More 2019 Measles Outbreak Posted on Feb 11, 2019 *UPDATED APRIL 2019 The United States is experiencing the worst measles outbreak in years. So far in 2019, there have been 465 cases nationally (by comparison, there were 372 total U.S. cases in all ... Read More January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month Posted on Jan 17, 2019 What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the optic nerve in the eye. The optic nerve is the part of the eye that sends electrical impulses for sight to the brain. If left ... Read More Facts About Flu Posted on Jan 2, 2019 As traditional flu season approaches, it’s a good idea to get the facts on this vexing condition. What is flu? Influenza, commonly shorted to “flu,” is an extremely contagious ... Read More 10 Holiday Home Food Safety Tips Posted on Dec 18, 2018 Share the Gift of Home Food Safety This Season Enjoying food with family and friends is one of the highlights of the holiday season and while everyone wants to join in to help, too many cooks in the ... Read More 217 results found. Viewing page 1 of 9. Go to page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next