Recent Posts in Health and Wellness 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 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 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 Torrance Health IPA 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 ... Read More New to Medicare? Posted on Sep 27, 2018 What you should know as (or before!) you turn 65 Whether you are applying for Medicare or approaching your 65th birthday, it’s a good idea to plan ahead. Here’s information that will help. ... Read More Annual Medicare Enrollment Period Posted on Sep 27, 2018 Top 10 Things You Need To Know Yes, there will be changes—but don’t worry. With our help, you’ve got this. 1. During the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) you can join, change or drop ... Read More Finding Dr. Right Posted on Sep 27, 2018 A significant partner in your health care is your primary care physician. Here’s what you need to keep in mind as you search. The role of primary care physicians, or PCPs, has become crucial in ... Read More The Importance of the Preteen Well Child Visit Posted on Sep 25, 2018 The Importance of the Preteen Well Child Visit Well-child visits are an important part of your young child’s healthcare routine. But, like many busy parents, you may be tempted to skip a ... Read More Why More Really Matters When it Comes to Fruits and Vegetables Posted on Sep 24, 2018 Compiled by Carine Sidhom, MS RDN Fruits and vegetables play many important roles in our diet, which is why it’s recommended to eat 5-6 servings each day. One of many benefits of fruits and ... Read More Revolutionizing Cancer Care Posted on Sep 13, 2018 Torrance Memorial Surgeons Using Robotic Technology to Revolutionize Cancer Care Technology is revolutionizing cancer care in many ways, but some of the most exciting developments of the last decade ... Read More Accentuating the Positive 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 ... Read More 207 results found. Viewing page 1 of 9. Go to page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next