Making sacrifices for our seniors’ care
June 2, 2020
When residents at Oakmont of Valencia Senior Living went into lockdown in mid-March amid rising fears of the coronavirus, their lives changed drastically, but it was the staff who took
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Top tips to help you get ready to run this season
May 23, 2020
You’ve made the decision to get in shape, and whether your goal is a full marathon or simply a few laps around the neighborhood, there are a few steps to
Time to take to the great outdoors, SCV
May 17, 2020
As Los Angeles County begins to ease the stay-at-home restrictions, the county’s trails and parks are among the first to reopen. With hundreds of trails that traverse the Santa Clarita
Five tips to help fight sleep deprivation
May 16, 2020
Despite a desire for perfect sleep, Americans are not even close to getting the recommended eight hours a night, and 1 in 4 Americans believes the sleep they are getting
The relationship between fibromyalgia and pain
May 9, 2020
Fibromyalgia has long been a misunderstood medical condition. For example, in the past, people diagnosed with rheumatism may have had fibromyalgia. Characterized by a vast array of symptoms, fibromyalgia was
Three things to understand about asthma
May 2, 2020
More than 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Health Interview Survey. This chronic condition is so common that even if
Finding silver linings in a quarantine
April 26, 2020
As the Santa Clarita Valley goes into week seven of the “Safer at Home” directive amid the coronavirus pandemic, it’s only logical that cabin fever is also widespread. While not
How to handle the mental challenges of social distancing
April 25, 2020
The concept of “social distancing” was no doubt a mystery to millions of people prior to 2020. But in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19, social distancing has become
Common terminology associated with outbreaks
April 18, 2020
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 is the dominant story of 2020. As new information emerged and the virus spread from its epicenter in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, to other areas of
What you need to know about your thyroid
April 11, 2020
Michele Adams is quick to say, “I don’t want to throw anyone under the bus,” but it took her being hit by a car for her thyroid disease to finally
Allergy season: A risky time of year for asthma patients
April 4, 2020
Allergies can mean discomfort for asthma sufferers, both during seasonal allergy season and whenever allergens are encountered. For people who already have complications due to asthma, allergies can be especially
Taking a walk on the wild side
March 29, 2020
As lines at Santa Clarita Valley grocery stores grow longer, naturalist Pascal Baudar is spending his time in the fresh air of the Angeles National Forest, foraging for wild plants.
Tips on ways to weather seasonal joint pain
March 28, 2020
Do April showers bring May flowers or just a lot of aches and pains? While research on how weather affects a person’s pain levels is inconclusive, many people swear that
How the novel coronavirus is transmitted
March 21, 2020
COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in mid-March, has claimed thousands of lives across the globe. Though the WHO insists that the
Important things learned about Alzheimer’s in 2019
March 15, 2020
In 2019, researchers discovered meaningful insights into the causes, risk factors and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Here are five of their important discoveries: Lifestyle may play a
A growing devotion to the doodle mix
March 10, 2020
Because of its fluffy coat, affectionate personality and intelligence, doodle mixes have become the latest crossbreed craze. Doodle mixes are a cross between the traditional poodle and another breed, such
Tips to help family caregivers avoid burnout
March 7, 2020
Family caregivers lead busy and at times, stressful lives, often balancing work, their own kids and spouses, hobbies and more, all while ensuring their loved ones are happy and healthy.
Vaccines that are recommended for adults
February 29, 2020
Newborn babies endure quite a bit in the first few days and months of their lives. Routine immunizations help newborns overcome these obstacles, and as newborns get old they receive
Great activities to embrace this spring
February 22, 2020
Spring arrives in the Northern Hemisphere on March 19, bringing with it visions of more hours of sunshine, warmer temperatures and ample opportunities to embrace the great outdoors. Come mid-March,
Five tips to help men take charge of their health
February 15, 2020
While family history and age cannot be changed, there are everyday steps men can follow to take charge of their health, including prostate health, and maybe even prevent problems down