Health and Lifestyle

How to create more time to relax

Fitting relaxation time into a typical day can have a profound impact on a person’s overall health. Relaxation techniques can help manage a variety of health conditions, including insomnia and anxiety associated with illnesses or medical procedures, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.

Deadline looms for 2019 health insurance

Santa Claritans who purchase from the federal health insurance marketplace have only weeks to lock in a plan. Those who miss the upcoming deadline may not have coverage come January

L.A. County appoints new health officer

By Tammy Murga Los Angeles County has appointed its newest health officer, Dr. Muntu Davis.   Davis, former county health officer and director of the Alameda County Public Health Department,

Do you really need a personal trainer?

For the fitness novice, the gym can be a scary place. In an environment filled with endless jargon and myriad muscle groups, lifting techniques and recovery practices, the gym can

Henry Mayo earns award for stroke patient care

Henry Mayo staff was once again recognized by the American Heart Association for their care with stroke patients, the hospital announced Tuesday. For the sixth consecutive year, Henry Mayo Newhall