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Bahrom Firozgary, MD, sports medicine physician at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines, smiles on the basketball court as he balances a basketball on his finger.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

Sports Medicine Doctor Applies Lessons From Playing Career

Bahrom Firozgary, MD, credits his success as a sports medicine physician to teamwork and other lessons he learned playing college basketball.
A young black woman lies in bed having trouble falling asleep.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

Is Winter Throwing Off Your Sleep?

Shorter winter days can disrupt sleep and contribute to seasonal depression. Fortunately, you can fix good sleep habits.
Scripps residents look at a chest X-ray during their Graduate Medical Education program in San Diego. A photo of residents from the early days is also displayed.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

Scripps Graduate Medical Education: Training Tomorrow's Physicians

Scripps has a long history of hands-on clinical training for future physicians. Graduates now practicing medicine share their experience.
Dennis Higginbottom, 76, an ex-smoker is back on the tennis court after Scripps Cancer Center's lung cancer screening program worked to help detect lung cancer early.
Patient Stories | November 22, 2024

Ex-Smoker Gets Lifesaving Lung Cancer Screening at Scripps

Dennis Higginbottom, 76, credits lung cancer screening at Scripps for saving his life. Scripps program has screened more than 1,000.
Two young women smile as they practice yoga on a mat indoors.
Health and Wellness | November 21, 2024

How to Make Holiday Fitness More Fun

Stay active during the holidays. Make it fun with a “12 Days of Fitness” challenge. Don’t wait till the new year to make fitness important.
Friends and family do a champagne toast during a holiday gathering.
Health and Wellness | November 21, 2024

How to Manage Holiday Alcohol Triggers

Alcohol is usually prevalent at holiday gatherings. Follow these simple strategies to overcome the urge or pressure to drink too much.
People lift their glasses to celebrate a festive holiday meal with healthy food displayed including pomegranates, turkey, salad and butternut squash.
Health and Wellness | November 21, 2024

5 Healthy Holiday Food Swaps

During the holidays, it’s easy to overeat. Try swapping ingredients in some of your favorite dishes for healthier choices.
Thumbnail for video podcast featuring Dr. Lindenberg discussing how to pick a pediatrician.
Pediatrics | November 20, 2024

How to Pick a Pediatrician (video/podcast)

To choose a pediatrician, prioritize key factors like experience, proximity, office hours. Does the doctor accept your insurance plan?
Health and Wellness | November 19, 2024

Hand Hygiene: Your 20-Second Handwashing Playlist

The CDC recommends handwashing often and for at least 20 seconds to help prevent illnesses. Here is our handwashing music playlist.
Health and Wellness | November 19, 2024

10 Ways to Cope with Difficult Relatives During the Holidays

Scripps physicians offer tips on how to deal with the stress of the holidays, including the stress of relatives visiting.