Recent Posts in Health and Wellness Japan Airlines Thanks Pharmacist for Assisting Passenger Posted on Jun 20, 2018 Representatives from Japan Airlines (JAL) paid a visit to Torrance Memorial’s pharmacy to personally thank Van Huynh, Pharm D., an inpatient pharmacist who assisted a passenger in respiratory ... Read More 360 of Cancer Care Posted on Jun 15, 2018 There is nothing quite so terrifying as hearing the word “cancer” come out of a doctor’s mouth. Cancer is personal. It takes an emotional, spiritual, psychological and financial ... Read More Champions of the Heart Posted on May 29, 2018 Written by Michelle Abt Torrance Memorial is now partnering with Cedars-Sinai to provide the most comprehensive heart failure care in the South Bay. This affiliation formalizes what has been a growing ... Read More Survive Summertime and Beat the Barbeques Posted on May 25, 2018 Summertime brings lots of sun, fun and BBQ's with friends and family. Unfortunately, food high in fat, sodium and sugar are usually on the grill and picnic table. Fried foods and fatty meats can ... Read More Technology Offers Relief from Needle Sticks Posted on May 24, 2018 If you've ever felt like a pincushion while giving blood or getting an IV started, relief is here. Torrance Memorial has acquired the AccuVein AV400 vein visualization system. The device has been ... Read More Instinct Saves Life Posted on May 23, 2018 Written by Michelle Abt For 59-year-old Nancy Affinito, March 16, 2018, started just like any other day. She had no inkling that morning that within hours of arriving at work she would suffer a ... Read More Stroke of Luck Posted on May 16, 2018 Steve Baker is a creature of habit—bedtime at 10 p.m., morning alarm at 6 a.m. and in the shower 15 minutes later. That’s why when Steve was awake and agitated at 5:15 on the morning of ... Read More Life's Quilt Is Woven Together Through Story Telling Posted on May 15, 2018 Life’s Quilt Is Woven Together Through Story Telling By Marie Herbrandson, RN, and Lauren Loether, LCSW As hospice workers, we frequently are asked, "How could you work in hospice? It must ... Read More Hip Replacement: Major Surgery with A Big Impact Posted on May 14, 2018 Hip replacement surgery is often a solution for people with hip pain resulting from severe arthritis. Approximately 300,000 total hip replacements take place in the U.S. each year. If medical ... Read More Social Networks Posted on May 1, 2018 You know that being with people you like, involved in activities you enjoy, feels good. What you might not know is getting healthy doses of social interaction is not only fun. It can also improve your ... Read More How Do I Know If I'm Having a Stroke? Posted on May 1, 2018 How Do I Know If I’m Having a Stroke? A stroke can be one of the most terrifying emergencies to cope with, whether you are experiencing it or you think someone you’re with is having one. ... Read More 10 Tips to Limit Risk for Prostate Cancer Posted on Apr 25, 2018 10 Tips to Limit Risk for Prostate Cancer By Debra Nessel, RD, CDE, a registered dietician at Torrance Memorial Medical Center Awareness of prostate cancer has grown exponentially in recent years. ... Read More Mindfulness and Letting Go of Negativity Posted on Mar 27, 2018 Mindfulness and Letting Go of Negativity By Albert Grabb, MD, Torrance Memorial Medical Center Mindfulness is an increasingly popular concept that usually refers to a variety of contemplative ... Read More Waste Not, Want Not Posted on Mar 20, 2018 By Andrea Guastamacchio, RDN, CDE Food waste is a growing problem that affects corporations, hospitals, schools, restaurants and individual households. It is not a new issue, but a growing one. ... Read More Heart Healthy, Plant-Based Diets Posted on Feb 27, 2018 By Dani Rodriguez-Brindicci, MS, RDN (Contributor Marisol Ortiz, Nutrition Intern) Plant-Based Diets and CVD Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality, accounting for 1 in 4 deaths ... Read More An Affair of the Heart Posted on Feb 26, 2018 An Affair of the Heart by Debra Nessel, RDN, CDE In February we celebrate love with chocolates, flowers and decorative hearts. It also happens to be American Heart Month, so right now may be a good ... Read More Your Weekly Motivation Starts on Sundays Posted on Jan 26, 2018 Your Weekly Motivation Starts on Sundays By Debra Nessel, RD, CDE, Torrance Memorial Medical Center For many of us, weekends represent a block of time to rest and recharge our batteries so that we can ... Read More Easy Home Remedies to Soothe Stomach Issues Posted on Jan 26, 2018 Easy Home Remedies to Soothe Stomach Issues By Norman Panitch, MD, Gastroenterology, Torrance Memorial Medical Center Taking care of your family is a full-time job. Unexpected things can happen at any ... Read More Immune-Boosting Nutrition Posted on Jan 12, 2018 Immune-Boosting Nutrition By Dani Rodriguez-Brindicci, MS, RDN and Debra Nessel, RDN, CDE Unfortunately there is no foolproof way to prevent a cold or the flu, but you can protect yourself with ... Read More No Place Like Home Posted on Jan 3, 2018 No Place Like Home If you’re reading this, you probably already know and appreciate Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s excellence as a hospital. But the medical center provides top-notch ... Read More To Eat Meat Or Not To Eat Meat Posted on Jan 3, 2018 It’s a question many are contemplating these days. As children and grandchildren announce they are vegan (no animal products whatsoever) or vegetarian (no meat, but dairy and eggs are allowed) ... Read More Who Loves You? Medicare Does! Posted on Jan 3, 2018 Did you know that Medicare gives you a yearly appointment to discuss your plan of preventive care for the coming 12 months? It’s called the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (MAWV), and it’s ... Read More Lessons from the Sleep Doc Posted on Jan 3, 2018 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 that chronic sleep deprivation can be ... Read More She & He: The Gender Differences Posted on Jan 3, 2018 Torrance Memorial doctors strive to be on the cutting edge of heart disease prevention and treatment. Here's what they know now about CAD. She CAD Risk Factors: Age (55+) Family history Obesity ... Read More The Word on Supplements Posted on Jan 3, 2018 THE WORD ON SUPPLEMENTS Fiber. The daily recommendation is 25 to 30 grams of dietary fiber daily—men over 50 should try for 38 grams a day. If bowel movements and GI tract function are normal, ... Read More 169 results found. Viewing page 1 of 7. Go to page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next