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What the Great Outdoors Does to Your Brain 6/13/2024
Many studies have shown that spending time in nature enhances memory, improves focus, relieves stress, and reduces blood pressure, cortisol levels and heart rate. Taking a break from your usual routine and being surrounded by a natural environment can help boost mood, improve sleep, ease anxiety, lower depression and promote happiness.
What the Great Outdoors Does to Your Brain

Many studies have shown that spending time in nature enhances memory, improves focus, relieves stress, and reduces blood pressure, cortisol levels and heart rate. Taking a break from your usual routine and being surrounded by a natural environment can help boost mood, improve sleep, ease anxiety, lower depression and promote happiness.

6/13/2024
5 Tips to Lower Your Risk of Developing a Hernia 6/10/2024
Hernias are relatively common and occur when one of your organs pushes through the muscle or tissue that is supposed to contain it. They most often occur in the abdomen or groin, although there are other places where they can occur.
5 Tips to Lower Your Risk of Developing a Hernia

Hernias are relatively common and occur when one of your organs pushes through the muscle or tissue that is supposed to contain it. They most often occur in the abdomen or groin, although there are other places where they can occur.

6/10/2024
How a Migraine Happens: Theories About Migraine Pain 6/6/2024
Learn about migraine pain & the latest theories & research behind this complex condition. From changes in blood flow to the role of serotonin and estrogen, uncover the science behind migraine triggers and find out how to manage them effectively.
How a Migraine Happens: Theories About Migraine Pain

Learn about migraine pain & the latest theories & research behind this complex condition. From changes in blood flow to the role of serotonin and estrogen, uncover the science behind migraine triggers and find out how to manage them effectively.

6/6/2024
Breast Cancer Screening 6/3/2024
For most women, doctors recommend a mammogram screening once every year, starting at age 40. Women at elevated risk for breast cancer may need to start earlier or supplement with breast MRI.
Breast Cancer Screening

For most women, doctors recommend a mammogram screening once every year, starting at age 40. Women at elevated risk for breast cancer may need to start earlier or supplement with breast MRI.

6/3/2024
Every Moment Counts 6/3/2024
From garden to hospital to full recovery, Irma's journey reminds us of the power of prompt action and expert care. Thanks to her daughter's quick response and the team at PIH Health Whittier Hospital, Irma made a remarkable comeback from a stroke. Her story is a testament to the importance of recognizing stroke symptoms and acting fast.
Every Moment Counts

From garden to hospital to full recovery, Irma's journey reminds us of the power of prompt action and expert care. Thanks to her daughter's quick response and the team at PIH Health Whittier Hospital, Irma made a remarkable comeback from a stroke. Her story is a testament to the importance of recognizing stroke symptoms and acting fast.

6/3/2024
How to Beat Common Smoking Withdrawal Symptoms 5/30/2024
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, but one of the biggest deterrents is the withdrawal symptoms some people experience. Read the blog to learn how to beat common smoking withdrawal symptoms.
How to Beat Common Smoking Withdrawal Symptoms

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, but one of the biggest deterrents is the withdrawal symptoms some people experience. Read the blog to learn how to beat common smoking withdrawal symptoms.

5/30/2024
Can Osteoarthritis Go Away? 5/27/2024
Can arthritis go away? Find out how to manage the symptoms and slow the progression of osteoarthrosis.
Can Osteoarthritis Go Away?

Can arthritis go away? Find out how to manage the symptoms and slow the progression of osteoarthrosis.

5/27/2024
Smooth Sailing: Essential Tips for Traveling with Kids 5/23/2024
Summer is less than a month away, which means those family vacations are right around the corner! Traveling with kids can be an adventure filled with unforgettable moments and memories, but let’s be honest—it can also be a bit stressful. With some careful planning, you can turn your family vacation into a smooth, safe, and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Smooth Sailing: Essential Tips for Traveling with Kids

Summer is less than a month away, which means those family vacations are right around the corner! Traveling with kids can be an adventure filled with unforgettable moments and memories, but let’s be honest—it can also be a bit stressful. With some careful planning, you can turn your family vacation into a smooth, safe, and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

5/23/2024
9 Surprising Foods That Keep Bones Strong 5/21/2024
Not a fan of dairy? Here are other foods to include in your diet to keep bones healthier.
9 Surprising Foods That Keep Bones Strong

Not a fan of dairy? Here are other foods to include in your diet to keep bones healthier.

5/21/2024
Grilled Romaine and Tomato Salad 5/19/2024
The grill isn’t just for steaks and burgers anymore. Grilling romaine lettuce will give a whole new dimension to your salad, and it couldn’t be easier.
Grilled Romaine and Tomato Salad

The grill isn’t just for steaks and burgers anymore. Grilling romaine lettuce will give a whole new dimension to your salad, and it couldn’t be easier.

5/19/2024