Recent Posts in Healthy Living Over 50 Get Prepared: Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7 Posted on Jul 20, 2018 Every year Medicare recipients have the option to change their coverage during the Fall Open Enrollment period (also referred to as the Annual Enrollment period). This year it’s the same but ... 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 Modern Pain Management Posted on Jul 20, 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 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 New Hunt Cancer Center: Personalized and Patient-Centered 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 ... 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 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 Whole Fat or Skim Milk? Posted on Feb 7, 2018 Whole Fat or Skim Milk? By Debra Nessel, RD, CDE, Torrance Memorial Medical Center Though we may not know for sure how whole fat is working to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, it’s possible ... 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 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 You and Your Heart Posted on Jan 3, 2018 You And Your Heart Torrance Memorial doctors strive to be on the cutting edge of heart disease prevention and treatment. Here’s what they know now about CAD. Heart disease is serious business in ... Read More How Eating Well Keeps Your Feet Healthy Posted on Nov 24, 2017 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 Causes Lung Cancer Besides Smoking? Posted on Nov 16, 2017 What Causes Lung Cancer Besides Smoking? In our day to day, it’s easy to take our lungs for granted until we face an issue, whether it’s struggling to catch our breath after a workout or ... Read More Seniors Staying Home: It Takes a Village Posted on Oct 13, 2017 An oft-quoted African proverb says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But truly, all ages benefit when community members care about and look out for one another. This concept fuels an ... Read More Why Is Having A Primary Care Doctor So Important? Posted on Oct 2, 2017 Ask the Doctor: Why Is Having A Primary Care Doctor So Important? The role of primary care physician (PCP) has become crucial in the managed health care landscape. A PCP is often what most people just ... Read More Torrance Health IPA Posted on Oct 2, 2017 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 Medicare: Everything You Need To Know About Your Health Plan (But Were Afraid To Ask) - Part 3 Posted on Oct 2, 2017 Medicare is something we Americans eagerly anticipate most of our lives. Imagine! All of our medical bills paid for with no muss or fuss. Until you start to apply. It’s a fairly complex system, ... Read More Medicare: Everything You Need to Know About Your Health Plan (But Were Afraid to Ask) - Part 2 Posted on Oct 2, 2017 Medicare is something we Americans eagerly anticipate most of our lives. Imagine! All of our medical bills paid for with no muss or fuss. Until you start to apply. It’s a fairly complex system, ... Read More 91 results found. Viewing page 1 of 4. Go to page 1 2 3 4 Next