Health & Fitness

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

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

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 make breathing difficult.  During September,

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,

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 you a better parent. According

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

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

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

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

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 and going to the gym

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 number of cardiovascular disease deaths

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 simple. Your diet is crucial

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 a proper balance of water

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, want to avoid the nuisance

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. At the same time, carbon

Life is busy for everyone in different ways. Whether your days are filled with studying, parenting, climbing the career ladder or simply living your best life, days can get long

By Phillipa Collins  Productivity and mental health are closely linked. With depression, anxiety and burnout being the most common manifestations of poor mental health,  here is a list of five

By Ryan Nicklin  Sleep is your body’s natural way of healing itself. Good quality sleep prepares you for a productive day ahead. You need 7 to 9 hours of sleep to