Recent Posts in Healthy Living Over 50 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 Breast Assured Posted on Oct 3, 2018 What older women should know about breast cancer Think when you are beyond menopause your risk of breast cancer declines? Think again. “Actually, the rate goes up significantly every ... Read More Check Your Balance Posted on Oct 3, 2018 Hold on tight: According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for older Americans. Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence and ... 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 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 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 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 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, 38,000-square-foot Hunt Cancer Center, with an official groundbreaking on June 20. The new Hunt Cancer Center will ... 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 98 results found. Viewing page 1 of 4. Go to page 1 2 3 4 Next