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Beating the Holiday Blues
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is a great song. But in reality, when December hits, many people start singing a very different tune. During the holidays, we all can indulge in too many unhealthy practices – from skipping exercise to overeating sweets to missing sleep. Think of a toddler: When little ones … Read More
Knocking out Parkinson's, one punch at a time
Rick Deming stands on the corner of the boxing ring, his arms against the ropes and a look of scorn on his face. Ding, ding, ding. The pudgy 50-year-old from Huntington Beach comes charging in, throwing body blows at boxing coach Raul Franco. “You can do it,” yells Franco, who is absorbing Deming’s punches with … Read More
Fellowship in the Diabetic Community
Eleven years ago, Manny Hernandez was diagnosed with diabetes. At first it was misdiagnosed as type 2, but he and physicians got that sorted out. Hernandez actually had type 1, requiring regular insulin shots. “That’s when it really sunk in,” he says. “That I had this.” And it wasn’t going away. Hernandez, a Venezuelan-born engineer … Read More
Panera Bread Gives Hoag $25K Gift
Panera Bread recently gave the Hoag Hospital Foundation a $25,000 gift to assist in supporting the hospital’s Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center, officials announced Tuesday. Panera Bread partnered with Hoag for the second year in a row to benefit the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center through its Community Breadbox program. Thirteen south Orange … Read More
You're a Cancer Survivor: Now What?
Diagnosis of cancer can often permeate all aspects of a person’s life. Your normal daily routine can suddenly be replaced by an exhausting whirlwind of doctors’ appointments, treatments, tests, visitors, medications and insurance red tape. With all the focus and energy you’ve placed on cancer treatment, you probably never spent much time thinking about what … Read More
O Magazine Feature: When Genetic Testing Can Be Dangerous to Your Health
Hoag’s Hereditary Cancer Program is featured in the March 2013 issue of O Magazine: When Genetic Testing Can Be Dangerous to Your Health. The article highlights the reasons why genetic counseling is equally important as receiving a blood test to determine hereditary cancer. View the full article.
The Perfect Breakfast
Dr. Nadeau is an accomplished physician who brings extensive experience to and the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center as Program Director and Endocrinologist at Hoag Medical Group . While he has many areas of interest, the majority of his recent work, research, and lectures focus on diabetes, obesity, and nutrition. Struggling to find the … Read More
Gain Control and Freedom with an Insulin Pump
Dr. Nadeau is an accomplished physician who brings extensive experience to and the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center as Program Director and Endocrinologist at Hoag Medical Group . While he has many areas of interest, the majority of his recent work, research, and lectures focus on diabetes, obesity, and nutrition. Living with diabetes can … Read More
Hoag Diabetes Center has new Director
A new director has been named at Hoag Hospital’s Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center, according to a news release. Daniel A. Nadeau is the first person to receive the Dr. Kris V. Iyer Endowed Chair in Diabetes Care, the release said. He started this month. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Daniel Nadeau join … Read More
Maintain, Don't Gain: Tips to keep holiday pounds off
It is difficult to do a complete diet makeover or maintain a perfect diet over the holidays, but that is no reason to completely neglect your health. Consuming an extra 500 calories a day, roughly the equivalent of 4 holiday cookies, several days a week can lead to a 5 pound weight gain in just … Read More