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New Study Finds Women Have Superior Memories, 40 Percent of Seniors Suffer Depression
Mom always said my sisters had the best memories in the family and according to the latest science it turns out she was right. Sorry guys, but according to renowned brain specialist Dr. William Shankle and a host of other scientists, 95 percent of women have better short-term memory than men. And it’s not just … Read More
Will an OB-GYN Hospitalist Deliver Your Baby?
Once upon a time it was expected that if you landed in the hospital, your primary care doctor would see you there. That's no longer typically the case. Since the 1990s, when so-called hospitalists – or dedicated inpatient physicians who provide medical care to hospitalized patients – emerged, their ranks have swelled to more than … Read More
Mindfulness, Yoga, Meditation Will Help You Exhale Life's Anxieties
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
Virtual Reality, Smart Car and Putting Green Help Patients at New Hoag Center Recover from Traumatic Injuries
Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach opened a 21,000-square-foot rehabilitation center on Monday for adults who have suffered orthopedic and neurological crises, including strokes and other traumatic injuries. The Fudge Family Acute Rehabilitation Center includes 18 rooms, workout equipment, a garden, a putting green and a virtual reality system. Hoag Dr. Keyvan Esmaeili said the center … Read More
Hoag Doctor to Speak About Addiction to Prescription Medication
Dr. Michael Brant-Zawadzki, senior physician executive at Hoag Hospital, will speak about addiction to prescription medications during the next Wake Up Newport meeting June 7 in Newport Beach. The free program will run from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. Brant-Zawadzki’s speech will discuss an addiction treatment program … Read More
Low Libido? Try These Expert-Backed Strategies to Boost Your Sex Drive
So your sex drive’s gone MIA. First thing’s first—don’t freak out. Dry spells are totally normal, especially if you’ve been with the same person for a long time. In fact, up to 43 percent of women experience low sexual desire, while roughly 10 percent deal with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSSD), or a lack of … Read More
These Folks are Getting Creative with Childhood Craft Supplies to Bulk Up Their Brains
The synapses in LD Malatka’s brain fire like a Fourth of July fireworks celebration as he sketches reverse images of designs in front of him. It’s not an easy task, but for Malatka it may be more difficult than for most. Now 81, he recently took a test for Alzheimer’s at the Pickup Family Neurosciences … Read More
What You Don't Know About the 'Baby Blues'
Society paints a picture for us of motherhood in sun-washed tones: a woman’s flowing hair tickling the nose of a contentedly breast-fed child as gentle forest creatures gather around to celebrate the miracle of birth. The truth is a little less lovely. Our expectations around pregnancy and motherhood generally don’t include intense vulnerability, fits of … Read More
100 Great Hospitals in America 2018
Becker's Healthcare has named Hoag to its 2018 list of “100 great hospitals in America.” The hospitals included on this list have been recognized nationally for excellence in clinical care, patient outcomes, and staff and physician satisfaction. These institutions are industry leaders that have achieved advanced accreditation and certification in several specialties. The list also … Read More
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach Reaches 10,000 Milestone for Robotic Surgery
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach (Calif.) performed its 10,000th robotic surgery using the da Vinci system. Here’s what you should know. 1. Gynecologic oncologist Lisa Abaid, MD, performed the milestone surgery removing a benign cyst. 2. Hoag began performing robotic surgeries in 2004. In total, Hoag has 42 surgeons and 80-plus nurses and surgical technicians in … Read More