Health & Fitness

For many people, changing seasons are about resetting routines and adjusting to a different pace of life. With fall activities in full swing, families should

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and affects over 32.5 million U.S. adults. OA is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain and

Stretch marks — you know them as those annoying long, narrow streaks, stripes or lines that can develop on your skin. They tend to pop

Now is a good time to check in and make sure your entire family is protected from infectious diseases. According to the Centers for Disease

It is estimated that about 250,000 Americans are living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and scleroderma associated ILD, two types of interstitial lung disease that can

Sleeping Our Way to Good Health  By Mary Petersen  Signal Staff Writer  Lately I have been tracking nightly sleep phases on my Apple watch. My

Carving out some “me time” is not just good for your mental health, physical wellness and confidence, as many moms know, it can actually make

What to expect if you experience stroke symptoms, even if they disappear.  Diagnosing a transient ischemic attack (TIA), sometimes called a “warning stroke,” can be

As the first line of defense against the outside world, skin is the body’s largest organ and takes on an important role in maintaining overall

Warmer weather means flowers and trees are blooming, but for the millions of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, it also means coughing, sneezing, itchy

By Maria Renthrow  For the Signal  With summer here, families across Southern California will be going swimming, grilling, hiking, camping, road tripping or boating as

Bothered by cellulite? You’re not alone. There are new way doctors are treating it.  At age 47, Jamie loves to exercise, running during the summer

Now, more than three years from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impacts can be seen more clearly.  For example, the rise in the

By Anna Ryan  For the Signal  While you may be clued up on the necessary exercises to meeting your fitness goals, it’s not always so

The human body needs salt to survive. Sodium chloride is required in a nominal amount to conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain

If you’re one of the 45 million Americans who wear contact lenses, you know what a great choice they can be, whether you play sports,

The lungs are the centerpiece of your respiratory system. When you inhale, air enters your lungs and oxygen from that air moves to your blood.