Recent Posts in Healthy Living Over 50 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 Seniors and Influenza Posted on Nov 10, 2020 The 2020 flu season is upon us and it is more important than ever to protect oneself and avoid a “twindemic” of the flu and coronavirus, especially for seniors. Our Primary Care physician ... Read More Making Self Care a Priority Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written By Melissa Bean Sterzick Taking care of yourself is important in any circumstance, but during highly stressful times, it is vital to pay close attention to your physical and mental health. The ... Read More Primary Care Physicians: Now More Than Ever Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written by John Ferrari You’re in good health – why not stay that way? Normally, annual check-ups with your primary care physician are a key way to maintain your health, as a way to ... Read More Ready...Set...Go... Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Here’s your game plan for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Written by John Ferrari OK, you know the drill: Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. ... Read More Managing Expectations This Holiday Season Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written By Melissa Bean Sterzick The fall and winter holidays are some of the brightest spots on the calendar. This year, many people are considering how celebrations will be modified in response to ... Read More Don't Let the Coronavirus Take the Merry Out of Your Holiday Traditions Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written By Jill Biggins Gerbracht Just because this year will not be the same doesn’t mean you have to cancel the honored traditions and celebrations you engage in each year amongst family and ... Read More How Seniors Adopt Emerging Technology During COVID-19 Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written by Cole Tretheway While California residents are continuing to physical distance during COVID-19, seniors have learned to navigate unfamiliar digital communication platforms like Zoom, ... Read More COVID-19, the Flu and You Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written By John Ferrari It’s still feels like summer in Southern California but fall is fast approaching and with it flu season. It’s always a good idea to protect yourself from influenza, ... Read More COVID-19: A Closer Look Posted on Oct 1, 2020 Written By John Ferrari COVID-19 is a chameleon of a disease. It can cause symptoms similar to the common cold, the flu or pneumonia, or symptoms unlike those diseases. It can give some people only ... Read More Your Doctor's Office is Open: What You Need to Know Posted on Jul 20, 2020 written By Melissa Bean Sterzick As we have practiced isolation to decrease the transmission of COVID-19, many non-urgent doctor’s office visits have been canceled or delayed. Some individuals ... Read More Adapting to the Ups & Downs of COVID-19 Posted on Jul 20, 2020 Written By Melissa Bean Sterzick The success of the shelter-at-home measures in decreasing COVID-19 transmission rates is clear. However, a new stage of the pandemic is developing. Cases of the virus ... Read More Medicare Fall Open Enrollment is On Its Way Posted on Jul 20, 2020 If you are a current Medicare recipient, you might know that every October you have the option to change your coverage during the Fall Open Enrollment Period (also referred to as the Annual Enrollment ... Read More The Importance of Advance Directives Posted on Jul 20, 2020 written By John Ferrari Do you want a secure future? Of course; everyone feels a little better knowing the future is secure – but sometimes planning for a secure future can seem like a full-time ... Read More A New Balance Posted on Jul 20, 2020 Making a Plant-Based Diet Work for your Heart Health Trends in diet come and go, but the concept of a balanced diet is a constant. Everyone knows fruits and vegetables are healthful foods, however, ... Read More Improving Gut Health Posted on May 7, 2020 Written by Laura Roe Stevens Gut health is key to maintain proper digestion—as well as to ward off a myriad of illnesses. In fact, it is recognized throughout the medical community that ... Read More New Men's Health Posted on May 7, 2020 Written By Melissa Bean Sterzick Becoming empowered and informed patients is possibly the first item on the list of measures men over 50 need to take to protect their health. Years of good health and ... Read More Be 'Safer at Home' Posted on May 7, 2020 For most people, COVID-19 is a threat – but for scam artists, it’s an opportunity. Email, phone call and text scams try to create a sense of urgency, pressuring victims to act before they ... Read More 152 results found. Viewing page 1 of 7. Go to page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next