Recent Posts in Health and Wellness 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 Fond Recollections 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 ... Read More On Board for Education Posted on Sep 4, 2018 Written by Nancy Stokler Steiner He was only a kindergartner when Sebastian Kuhr learned about a jog-a-thon school fundraiser. But Sebastian loved skateboarding, not running. And he knew his school ... Read More Walk this Way Posted on Aug 31, 2018 Are you walking yet? No, we mean really brisk walking—for fitness, bone strength, nature therapy, weight loss. Walking can also boost your energy and mood and help control blood sugar levels, ... Read More Strength Training Without Weights Posted on Aug 31, 2018 Written by John Ferrari We all know that to build strength you’ve got to hit the weight room, right? Maybe not. An exercise program that includes weight lifting is ideal, but according to ... Read More Is a Health Savings Account for You? Posted on Aug 31, 2018 Written by John Ferrari Looking for a way to take the bite out of your high-deductible medical insurance? If you wouldn’t mind saving on your taxes too, a health savings account (HSA) may be ... Read More Modern Pain Management Posted on Aug 31, 2018 It’s a strange time for pain sufferers and their doctors. It almost feels like you could get in trouble for taking a Percocet. And pain management specialists hear that, loud and clear. ... Read More Is it Fate or Fact? Posted on Aug 31, 2018 Written by Carole Jakucs, BSN, RN, PHN You’ve just been diagnosed with cancer. So many questions arise. You want to know why you got it. You also wonder: Is it genetic? Does your family need to ... Read More How Can I Avoid Getting Sick on an Airplane? Posted on Aug 31, 2018 How to Avoid Germs on Airplanes By Eric Milefchik, MD, Chairman of Infection Prevention Torrance Memorial Medical Center Summer is high season for travel. And air travel presents an increased risk for ... Read More Flawless Teamwork Saves a Mom and Her Newborn Posted on Aug 31, 2018 Written by Michelle Abt Jerry Schwartz, MD, medical director of neonatology at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, always tells people he has the best job in the world. It’s not just that he and ... Read More Advancing Toward a Cure Posted on Aug 31, 2018 Very little about cancer can be considered positive. It’s a frightening diagnosis and a challenging journey to recovery. Torrance Memorial Hunt Cancer Institute is committed to providing the ... Read More 5 Foods Doctors Won't Eat ... and Why Posted on Aug 30, 2018 Written by Victoria Shin, MD Whether it’s via the news or a food expert, there’s no dearth of opinion about what types of food to avoid. The “facts” may change daily, but here ... Read More Turn On and Tune In Posted on Jul 20, 2018 Technology not only can improve your health but also allow you or your loved ones to age in place. Our technological world has progressed at a dizzying pace. Do you realize that less than 10 years ... Read More A Little Loss Posted on Jul 20, 2018 It’s an innocent enough question: Are you experiencing a loss of hearing? But answering it can be complicated, says Brett Levine, MD, an otolaryngologist, also known as an ear, nose and throat ... Read More Ask the Doc: What Can I Do About Dizziness and Vertigo? Posted on Jul 20, 2018 Balance is something we generally take for granted, but falls can be very serious. Studies show that falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injury and that 1 in 4 people over age 65 falls ... Read More 195 results found. Viewing page 1 of 8. Go to page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next