Recent Posts in Healthy Living Over 50 Prioritizing Preventive Care Posted on Oct 11, 2021 Written by Melissa Bean Sterzick Arthritis, heart disease, cancer, respiratory diseases and Alzheimer’s disease are the top five health concerns seniors face. While there are differences in how ... Read More Beyond the Basics: Medicare's Open Enrollment Period Posted on Oct 11, 2021 Written by John Ferrari Autumn is almost here, and the season also ushers in Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period. It may not be the most anticipated tradition of the season, but it can save ... Read More Standing Tall as You Age Posted on Jun 28, 2021 Written by Jill Biggins Gerbracht I remember being tapped on the shoulder as a young girl by my mom telling me to straighten up, stand tall and “for goodness sake, stop slouching.” Little ... Read More Senior Focused Blogs Posted on Jun 28, 2021 The Roaming Boomers Based out of Scottsdale, Arizona but with posts featuring locales all over the world, The Roaming Boomers share their luxury trips and travel tips. David and Carol Porter are The ... Read More Torrance Memorial Movement Disorder Clinic Meets the Community's Care Needs Posted on Jun 28, 2021 Written by Lisa Buffington In January 2021, Torrance Memorial Medical Center opened a Movement Disorders Clinic for patients living with neurological conditions that cause abnormal, increased body ... Read More Hearing is Connecting Posted on Jun 28, 2021 Written by Melissa Bean Sterzick Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions affecting seniors, and it has an impact on mental, social and physical well-being. Dr. David Kim, a Torrance ... Read More Am I the Right Candidate for Surgical Weight Loss? Posted on Jun 28, 2021 People who are 75 or 100 pounds overweight are different biologically than those who are 25 or 30 pounds overweight,” says Dr. Aileen Takahashi, medical director of the Torrance Memorial ... Read More No More Yo-Yo Diets Posted on Jun 28, 2021 Written by Diane Krieger By now, everyone knows the pitfalls of dieting. They seldom work, and sometimes they do actual harm. Cycles of weight loss and gain—the so-called yo-yo effect—can ... Read More Complete Care for the Entire Family Posted on Jun 24, 2021 From checkups and urgent care, to outpatient, imaging and laboratory services, Torrance Memorial Medical Center is committed to offering convenient, complete care for children, adults and seniors in ... Read More A New Time to Thrive Posted on May 18, 2021 Written by Melissa Bean Sterzick During the past year, food has been one of the most unifying aspects of the pandemic. People tried making sourdough bread, grocery shopping habits changed, people ate ... Read More Urinary Incontinence and Aging Posted on May 18, 2021 Written by Melissa Bean Sterzick Incontinence might seem like an inconvenient and inevitable side effect of aging, but it is treatable for both men and women. With more than 40% of women over age 65 ... Read More Senior-Focused Podcasts Keep Life Interesting Posted on May 18, 2021 With more time at home these days, many seniors are discovering the wonderful world of podcasts. And it’s no wonder. With more than a half-million to choose from on the market today, there is ... Read More 10 Simple Steps to a More Organized Home Posted on May 18, 2021 Written by Jill Biggins Gerbracht Due to varied stay-at-home orders resulting from COVID-19, we’ve all spent a lot more time at home over the past year … and, well, things have likely ... Read More 10 Red-Hot COVID-19 Scams Older Adults Should Know About Posted on May 18, 2021 With the demand for COVID-19 vaccines continuing to outpace supply, the market is ripe for scammers seeking new ways to steal money and personal information from older Americans. Fake COVID-19 test ... Read More The COVID-19 Vaccine Experience Posted on May 17, 2021 Just over a year ago when COVID-19 first came on the horizon, most of us didn’t have a clue about what to expect. As the pandemic progressed and we encountered lockdowns and mask mandates, the ... Read More Alcohol Use, Abuse And Dependence In The Senior Population Posted on May 17, 2021 Written by Moe Gelbart, PhD, Executive Director, Thelma McMillen Recovery Center Director, Behavioral Health Alcohol issues among seniors are often misunderstood and under-recognized and can sometimes ... Read More Feet, Don't Fail Me Now Posted on May 17, 2021 Torrance Memorial foot specialists can help keep you moving, pain-free. Written by John Ferrari Our feet and ankles support us all day long—from the moment we step out of bed until the end of ... Read More Tips for Maintaining Brain Health Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written By Michelle Abt "Maintaining brain health is important at any age, but it is especially critical for older adults who may experience mental and physical changes as a result of ... Read More The Head-Heart Connection Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written By Melissa Bean Sterzick Next month is American Heart Month. While many will wear red to acknowledge the seriousness of heart health, it is important to note mental health and heart health go ... Read More Resilient Resolutions for 2021 Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written By Kristen Hung, MPH, RDN There has likely never been more collective anticipation for the start of a new year than for 2021! As we leave 2020 behind, one of the more challenging years on ... Read More Hunt Cancer Center: One Year Later Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written By Lisa Buffington On December 16, 2019, the Torrance Memorial Donald & Priscilla Hunt Cancer Center officially opened its doors. Now, one year later, the Hunt Cancer Center has ... Read More Friendship Heals the Heart Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written By Melissa Bean Sterzick Sometimes you can make new friends in the most unlikely places. For example Torrance Memorial’s highly-touted Cardiac Rehab program is a support group like no ... Read More 5 Things You Should Know About Your Free Annual Wellness Visit and Telehealth Tips Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Medicare has recognized the importance of preventative care and your Medicare Benefits now cover an Annual Wellness Visit. The goal of this visit is to help your doctor better understand your medical ... Read More COVID-19 Vaccine Roadmap Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Written by Lisa Buffington With the first COVID-19 vaccine approved and the start of vaccinations among healthcare workers in motion, many people have questions about the vaccine itself and what it ... Read More A Healthy Pulse Posted on Jan 4, 2021 Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, accounting for over 17 million deaths annually according to the World Heart Federation. Luckily, there is growing ... Read More 168 results found. Viewing page 1 of 7. Go to page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next