Health and Lifestyle

Survivors After Suicide groups to be held in SCV

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services are expanding their Survivors after Suicide (SAS) support group to the Santa Clarita Valley, starting on Saturday, March 22.  “Anyone who lost someone to suicide

A vaccine for everyone: HPV vaccine

The human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine, is a vaccine that everyone should receive, according to health officials who say HPV can affect anyone, so everyone should be prepared to fight

Community hosts presentation for processing trauma

A presentation held by the Trauma Resource Institute prepared the community on how to process trauma through different exercises and guided conversations Saturday morning at the Child and Family Center. 

Flu on the rise in L.A. County

Influenza, or flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that the community can take steps to avoid.  Los Angeles County Public Health officials remind county residents that it is not too

Easing chronic anxiety with exercise

Diverting the symptoms of anxiety can be accomplished with exercise. For many, chronic anxiety is a debilitating disorder that significantly affects their everyday life.  Anxiety disorders affect 40 million Americans

‘Tis the season: the cold vs. the flu

Influenza, or flu, and the common cold are both viral infections that are virtually similar, but are ultimately caused by different viruses.  The severity of symptoms, treatment options and prevention

Henry Mayo offers diabetes-prevention program

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is offering a 12-month diabetes-prevention program to the community to help those who are at risk of developing the disease.  PreventT2, a lifestyle-change program, is led

Make 2020 the year of health

Starting the new year with lifestyle changes to improve your mindset and health will reward you in the new year, health experts say.  In 2018, 45% of people wanted to

New year, new you, same challenges

A new year is about to begin, bringing with it the New Year’s parties, the Rose Parade and the dreaded “new year, new me” resolutions.

Navigating the holiday menu

For most, celebrating the holidays and eating healthy are an unlikely pairing.  Every holiday season welcomes parties filled with delicious festive foods and desserts. At these gatherings, people experience the