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Doctor's Orders: Follow These 6 Tips to Avoid Holiday Stress
For many of us, “the most wonderful time of the year” is anything but. If we let the holiday season get the better of us, we can find ourselves overeating, overspending, and over-extending from now through New Year’s Eve. Holiday stress has real health implications: The American Heart Association warns that the increased stress we … Read More
Does Screen Time Before Bed Make it Harder for Kids to Sleep?
Q: [Kids to Teens] Can time in front of a computer, TV or other device affect my kids’ sleep? A: After a long day, many of us want to come home and relax in front of the TV. But that instinct might affect the quality of our sleep. And for children, the effect of too … Read More
El Salvadorian Woman Walks After Life-Changing Surgery at Hoag Hospital
For Dalia Lopez, a lunge isn’t just a lunge and a kick isn’t just a kick. Because for the longest time – she couldn’t even walk. “Anyone else can do it so easily and you’re just sitting there wanting to do it but you can’t,” Lopez said. By the time she was 16, Dalia was … Read More
Orange County is One of the Safest Cities in the Country
Living in a “safe” community is good for you in more ways than you may think. Of course a lower crime rate may lead to a reduced possibility of physical harm coming to you or your loved ones. But beyond that, there’s the idea of peace of mind. That’s the underlying notion of a recent … Read More
Chill Out. Doctor's Orders.
You need to chill out. Seriously. Doctor’s orders. Research has long established a link between anxiety and health issues as grave as cancer and heart disease. In today’s world, stressors are everywhere. But thankfully, so are the antidotes to stress. From yoga studios in your local shopping center to mediation apps on your phone, there … Read More
Tips for Better Sleep During the Holidays
The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but between festive gatherings, last minute shopping, and family visits – it can be the busiest time of year as well. To ensure you have the happiest season of all, it’s important not to underestimate the importance of sleep. Research shows time and again that sleep protects … Read More
When the Best Prescription is No Prescription
“Get rest and drink plenty of fluids,” might not sound like adequately aggressive medical advice. If you’ve dragged yourself out of bed to visit an urgent care or your doctor’s office, you will probably feel somewhat cheated by an admonition to head right back to bed and stay there until you feel better. Most likely, … Read More
Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag First in Orange County to Offer New Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag is the first in Orange County to offer a new, cutting-edge treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation therapy is the first implantable device for treating OSA. “At Hoag, we are always looking for state-of-the-art treatment options to benefit our patients,” said Jay Puangco, … Read More
9 Hacks for Heart-Healthy Holidays
Turkey and ham. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Your mom’s special stuffing and aunt’s tuna casserole. Oh, and don’t forget the potato salad. You’ll be hard-pressed to enter the holiday season without eating — a lot. And though extremely delicious, all of these traditional family favorites also come with a hefty price tag of salt, sugar, … Read More
How Technology Removes the Pain Point from Diabetes Management
There is a wealth of information about your health circulating in your blood. For people with diabetes, accessing that information can be a matter of life or death. For nearly 30 years, the prevailing technology for checking the blood sugars of someone with diabetes has been the fingerstick. People with diabetes are often asked to … Read More