Protecting Your Health and Those Around You
The best defense again the spread of illnesses, such as the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19), is good hygiene. The following precautionary measures can…
Take Charge of Your Health
Too often, we deal with our health in a reactive way; we only call our doctor when we are already sick or…
Patient Has Rare Mitral Valve Procedure
Cancer survivor has life-saving heart procedure for mitral stenosis If you look up the word “survivor” in the dictionary, you’re likely to…
7 Gluten-Free Snack Ideas
Gluten is the term for proteins found in barley, rye, and wheat. Some people have a hard time breaking down gluten, and…
4 Ways to Ease a Sore Throat
Sore throats can be caused by many things: a cold, the flu, smoking, allergies, or even something as simple as mouth breathing…
Winter Skin Flare-Ups: What’s Normal + What’s Not
Even with the relatively mild winters in San Diego, the cooler temperatures, rain, and increased use of central heating can cause skin…
National Caregivers Month: Resources for Families in San Diego
Caring for an ill, elderly, or disabled family member, while juggling life’s other responsibilities, can be very challenging. For a lot of…
Food Safety: What You Need to Know
Nearly everyone has suffered the misery of foodborne illness, or food poisoning, at some point. Although most cases of food poisoning aren’t…
Is Sitting Ruining Your Health?
Getting your move on every two hours may help you live longer A young man sitting at a desk with his fingers…
Are Your Aging Eyes Causing You Vision Problems?
How presbyopia affects vision and how it can be corrected If you’re around 40 and have noticed that you need to hold…
Heel Spurs: Causes, Symptoms and When to See a Doctor
Pain in your heel? It could be heel spurs. These tiny calcium deposits on the underside of your heel protrude out and…
Understanding Heart Care
A guide to common heart conditions and the specialists who treat them When it comes to heart care, there are so many…
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