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Health and Wellness | December 20, 2024

How Does Sugar Affect Your Heart Health?

Woman using one hand to resist eating a doughnut while holding a healthy apple that she plans to eat.
Learn how eating sugar affects your heart and how to cut sugary foods from your diet and reduce your risk of heart disease.
Health and Wellness | December 20, 2024

How to Keep Your Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

Choose one or two goals, write it down, don't be afraid of setbacks and more tips to help you achieve your New Year's resolutions.
Health and Wellness | December 20, 2024

5 Tips to Fight Weight Gain After Menopause

Many women gain weight during menopause due to aging and hormonal changes. Try aerobics and strength training. Check out our tips!
Health and Wellness | December 16, 2024

Should You Get Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Risk?

A lab worker testing for signs of genetic-related cancer.
Women have a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer. Early detection and knowing your family history are crucial. Learn when genetic testing can help.
Health and Wellness | December 12, 2024

6 Reasons to Schedule Your Annual Checkup

Stethoscope and calendar, reminder to schedule annual physical.
Annual checkups help establish health baselines, review medications, update vaccinations and strengthen doctor relationships.
Health and Wellness | December 10, 2024

What Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

A young heavyset woman researches gastric sleeve surgery on her laptop computer as she is considering the weight-loss procedure.
Gastric sleeve, the most common weight-loss procedure, helps with severe obesity by reducing stomach size to promote weight loss.
Health and Wellness | December 9, 2024

How Much Sleep Do Kids Really Need?

A little boy sleeps well with his teddy bear.
Concerned about your child's sleep? Learn how much they need based on their age and development stage, along with tips for better rest.
December 5, 2024

Scripps Health Receives NIH Grant to Develop Smart Shoulder Replacement Implant

Dr. D'Lima is sitting in the lab surrounded by testing supplies, illustrating Orthopedic research performed at Scripps Health.
Researchers at Scripps Health received grant funding from the NIH to develop what is believed to be the world’s first smart shoulder replacement implant.
Health and Wellness | December 5, 2024

What Is BMI? (video)

Dr. Ken Fujioka, a weight management specialist at Scripps, explains what body mass index reveals about your health.
Health and Wellness | December 2, 2024

How Alcohol Affects the Liver

A man about to drink alcohol; could he be at risk for liver disease?
Excessive alcohol use damages the liver and cases are rising. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for liver disease.