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6 Ways to Support Bone Health Through Nutrition
Did you know that of the estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, about eight million or 80% are women? Women, especially after age 50, are at higher risk of developing osteoporosis or the gradual thinning out of bones than men because the hormone changes that happen during menopause. These hormones can directly affect bone density … Read More
Unveiling the Link Between Sleep Apnea and Cognitive Decline
In the fast-paced world we live in, a good night’s sleep is often undervalued. Yet, its importance cannot be overstated, especially when it comes to cognitive health. One condition that’s gaining increasing attention for its detrimental effects on both sleep quality and cognition is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). “Sleep apnea disrupts the normal sleep cycle, … Read More
International Women’s Day: Navigating Women’s Health at All Ages and Life Stages
In celebration of International Women’s Day, let’s emphasize the importance of women taking charge of their well-being and embracing self-care at every life stage. Fast-paced as life may be, women around the world can make informed health choices to establish a foundation for a long and healthy life. Dr. Allyson Brooks, F.A.C.O.G., the Ginny Ueberroth … Read More
Swanson: Chargers’ Corey Linsley has healthy perspective on what matters most: Health
Just the facts, man: Corey Linsley, who was placed on the injured reserve list last season with a non-emergent heart-related issue – a dilated aortic root – is retiring after a decorated, decade-long career as an NFL center. That’s the load-bearing pillar of truth in the center of the room, the unmovable fact of the matter – … Read More
Orange County Soccer Club optimistic for 2024 season
Orange County Soccer Club held its media day at Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine on Election Day. The club already gave coach Morten Karlsen a vote of confidence well before Tuesday. In November, OCSC removed his interim tag and signed him to a multiyear contract. The black and orange took off after Karlsen took over for … Read More
CA Hospitals Ranked Among Best In World: Newsweek
CALIFORNIA — A new report has named 40 hospitals in California among the best in the world. Newsweek said it partnered with Statista to release its annual ranking of the world’s best hospitals. The series began in 2019. The researchers evaluated 2,400 hospitals across 30 countries, including the United States, much of western Europe, Australia, 10 … Read More
These Cancers Were Beyond Treatment—But Might Not Be Anymore
In the long and often dispiriting quest to cure cancer, the 1998 approval of the drug Herceptin was a tremendously hopeful moment. This drug for breast cancer was the first to use a tumor-specific protein as a homing beacon to find and kill cancer cells. And it worked. Herceptin has benefited nearly three million people … Read More
Coffee and Gut Health: Friend or Foe?
Whether it’s an ice-cold vanilla latte, a grande café mocha or just a traditional cup of Joe, people’s love affair with coffee is as strong as a cold brew. But the question remains, can coffee wreak havoc on your digestive system? It depends on the sensitivities of the person, according to Adrian Dobrowolsky, M.D., general … Read More
Meet the leaders of the 15 best hospitals in California for cardiac surgery
Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac surgery, including 15 in California. The rankings recognize hospitals that deliver superior patient outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery. Read more on the publication’s ranking methodology here. Here are the leaders of the California hospitals and health systems that were included … Read More
Hollywood gets bad review for creating ’anxiety and fear’ through its portrayal of cancer
David J. Benjamin, M.D., recently met with a patient who recalled the moment a previous physician had diagnosed him with cancer. “The first thought that came to his mind was a movie he saw where the character was told [they] had 3, 4 weeks to live,” Benjamin told Healio. The man’s fear did not surprise … Read More