Health & Wellness
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Leading healthcare advocates and civil justice groups Thursday urged legislators and Governor Schwarzenegger to pass SB 726 (Ashburn), legislation that would expand and extend a pilot program under...
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DOWNEY – The 25th annual Golf Classic to benefit Downey Regional Medical Center will tee off May 14 at the Rio Hondo Golf Course. Individual golfers can participate for $200. Dinner-only tickets a...
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DOWNEY – The Downey Family YMCA will host Healthy Kids Day on April 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors can sign-up for summer programs, participate in giveaways, enjoy food, and more. For more ...
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CYPRESS – Pioneer Medical Group will host a presentation on colon cancer Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Cypress Senior Center, 9031 Grindlay St. Dr. Valentina Dalili will lead the lecture and offer...
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COMMERCE – Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard convened her fifth annual health clinics roundtable and second annual hospital roundtable discussion during which healthcare providers throughout the 34th Cong...
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When I first came to work at Downey Regional Medical Center, I was thrilled to learn they were a D.O. (doctor of osteopathic) training hospital, having experienced their healing previously at anoth...
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“Irashaimase!” My family has become obsessed with sushi. For many years, my most adventurous foray was a California Roll. Thanks to a friend’s persistence, now even my youngest daughter will, with...
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“Irashaimase!” My family has become obsessed with sushi. For many years, my most adventurous foray was a California Roll. Thanks to a friend’s persistence, now even my youngest daughter will, with...
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For several weeks, I have devoted this column to health promotion. Today, let’s discuss preventive measures specifically aimed at children. As a father to three daughters, I have ample wisdom to i...
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How can we live a healthier life? In recent columns, I’ve been concentrating on health promotion for different groups of people. Let’s take a look at the current major health recommendations for ...
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As promised, my current series of articles are devoted to specific health promotion plans for different groups. Health issues that may afflict us depend to an enormous extent on our gender and age...
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Everybody’s talking about health promotion and prevention. Blame the economy: with sky-high deficits and ever more costly health care, the focus has shifted to keeping Americans healthier. It mak...
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Many of you are aware that I love to exercise. It makes me feel great, and I know that it helps to keep me healthy. Of course, everyone knows that regular exercise will help control weight, build e...
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My column today is for all of you weekend warriors, as well as for those of you who take your sports activities more seriously. Unfortunately, for most of us, the occasional injury is inevitable. I...
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What one activity increases flexibility, strengthens the muscles, centers your thoughts, and is relaxing and calming? If you guessed yoga, then you are correct. Let’s explore some of the history an...
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Acupuncture. While some of us may shudder at the thought of all those needles, it is intended to promote health and to alleviate pain and suffering. The use of needles and the concept of “qi” may s...
