COPD: A common condition, an uncommon level of care

7 years ago

John Mitchell has had lung problems since he was a child. “I had pneumonia three different times between the age…

Eight Glasses of Water a Day: The Myth and the Reality

8 years ago

According to Aaron E. Carroll, MD, “There is one health myth that will not die: you should drink eight glasses…

Finding Relief for Rheumatoid Arthritis

8 years ago

At 84, Elaine Sisto is no stranger to health issues. “I had a Whipple procedure twelve years ago,” she says,…

After years of breathing problems, patient finds relief

8 years ago

“I had been struggling with my breathing off and on for fifteen years,” says 73-year-old Mickey Buddingh of Palm Desert,…

Hormones plus Chemotherapy — A New Standard of Care

8 years ago

Being HIV-positive was the least of Peter Girardin’s problems. The former corporate executive chef had moved to Cathedral City, California…

Fiber — The Key to Colon Cancer Prevention

8 years ago

The benefits of fiber may be relegated to discussions among older adults, but the seriousness of getting enough fiber into…

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

8 years ago

The third leading cause of death in the United States, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), affects 11 million people in…

Executive Health: Building health for a lifetime

8 years ago

“It’s not that I was unhealthy,” says Palm Desert resident Gale Hackshaw. “But I’m 63, and I want to be…

The Benefits of Community Screening – Balance, Strength and Fitness

8 years ago

With nearly 8,000 people turning 65 each day in the United States, incidents of falling are a great health concern…

For Your Well-being: FIVE Things you can do right now as part of your wellness routine

8 years ago

Be intentional...for the sake of your well-being. Here are five easy things that you can do right now as part…