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Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

What Is Broken Heart Syndrome?

A middle-aged man rests his head on his arm looking sad.
Also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, this temporary condition can result from severe stress and causes chest pain and shortness of breath.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

ATV Safety Tips: Preventing Injuries

Two adults smile as they get ready to ride an ATV each wearing a helmet with a desert landscape in the background.
Off-road vehicle accidents, including ATVs, can cause serious injuries. Learn how to prevent them and how to respond when they happen.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

Sports Medicine Doctor Applies Lessons From Playing Career

Bahrom Firozgary, MD, sports medicine physician at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines, smiles on the basketball court as he balances a basketball on his finger.
Bahrom Firozgary, MD, credits his success as a sports medicine physician to teamwork and other lessons he learned playing college basketball.
Health and Wellness | November 19, 2024

Hand Hygiene: Your 20-Second Handwashing Playlist

The CDC recommends handwashing often and for at least 20 seconds to help prevent illnesses. Here is our handwashing music playlist.
Health and Wellness | November 14, 2024

How Can Running Cause Hip Pain?

Learn to manage hip pain caused by running, including wearing right fitting shoes, cross-training, pain relievers and rest.
Health and Wellness | November 12, 2024

Who Is At Risk of Early Knee Osteoarthritis?

A runner rubs her knees after feeling pain during a workout. Could it be early onset knee osteoarthritis?
Knee osteoarthritis, often linked to aging, can also strike early. Risk factors include genetics, weight, past injuries and certain jobs.
Health and Wellness | November 1, 2024

How To Fix Turkey Neck with Plastic Surgery

Sagging neck skin, also known as turkey neck, can be fixed with plastic surgery. Dr. Pacella explains facial enhancement procedures.
Health and Wellness | October 28, 2024

Four Questions to Help You Choose a Health Insurance Plan

Fall is here and so is the start of open enrollment 2019. Answering these four questions should help you choose the best health plan.
Health and Wellness | October 22, 2024

What Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is a general term for a group of conditions affecting cognitive function.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive brain disorder. Early detection and medications can help.
Health and Wellness | October 10, 2024

Heart Failure: Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments (video/podcast)

Thumbnail for video/podcast featuring Dr. Khedraki discussing heart failure.
Heart failure means the heart isn’t pumping enough blood, but it doesn’t mean the heart has stopped. While serious, it’s not immediately life-threatening.