Health & Fitness

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that working out with a partner increases exercise motivation and encourages individuals to be more consistent with their exercise routine so they do not let their partners down.

Maintaining Your Commitment to Exercise

At one point or another, millions of adults across the globe have resolved to be more physically active. The benefits of routine exercise are too numerous to cite, but some

The most popular exercise classes in the US

By Gilbert March  New research has discovered the top 10 most popular exercise classes in the US, with dance taking the top spot.  The research, pulled together by fitness experts

LET IT SNOW … NOW WE SKI 

By Ann Marie Brown  Visit California  Remember last winter? More than 30 atmospheric rivers dumped record-setting snow across the Sierra Nevada and Southern California mountain ranges. Ski resorts reported seasonal

How You Can Donate Plasma and Save a Life

Millions of people around the world rely on plasma to treat a range of conditions, including rare inherited diseases, severe burns and trauma, liver disorders and for cancer supportive care. 

6 Tips to Get Sleep Back on Track

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 be intentional about their sleep

Five Ways to Help Manage Osteoarthritis 

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 stiffness and can lead to

Manage Your Family’s Year-Round Health

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 Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccines

A SECOND WIND 

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 husband bought me the watch,

Understanding ‘Warning Strokes’ 

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 challenging because symptoms often disappear

Three Healthy Habits to Protect Your Skin 

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 health. While products like sunscreen

Possible Long-Term Allergy Relief Options 

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 eyes, congestion and other symptoms

Be Safe While Having Fun in the Sun 

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 they celebrate the summer.  “Although