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Health and Wellness | March 18, 2024

Which Medicines and Foods Should a Heart Patient Avoid?

Learn why heart patients should avoid highly processed foods, foods high in saturated fat or sodium and certain medications.
Health and Wellness | March 15, 2024

End-of-Life Care: Why Planning Matters

Learn the basics about end-of-life care planning, or advance directives, to express your wishes for care in case you get very sick.
Health and Wellness | March 15, 2024

What are the Most Common Heart Medications?

Patient takes medications to help manage heart condition.
A guide to medications for people who've had heart attacks or are at risk of heart problems. Learn how they work and who may need them.
Health and Wellness | March 8, 2024

What Are Common Types of Spine Surgery?

When surgery is necessary to fix a neck or back problem, the answer may be minimally invasive procedures. An infographic illustrates the most common procedures.
Health and Wellness | March 7, 2024

When Is Cervical Spine Fusion Necessary?

Cervical spinal fusion connects two or more vertebrae to improve stability and reduce neck pain. Learn who needs it and how it's done.
Health and Wellness | March 6, 2024

What Is Lymphedema? What Is the Best Treatment? (video/podcast)

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Lymphedema is a chronic swelling condition. Learn the causes and treatment options, including physical therapy and surgery.
Health and Wellness | February 29, 2024

Are Electric Bikes Safe? What Are the Risks?

Learn why e-bike safety education and training are so important. Statistics show an increase in e-bike injuries and deaths in recent years.
Orthopedics | February 14, 2024

When Is Surgery the Right Choice for Chronic Back Pain? (video/podcast)

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Surgery may be an option when non-surgical treatments fail to alleviate chronic back pain. A Scripps orthopedic surgeon explains.
Health and Wellness | February 13, 2024

10 Things to Know About Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

An EKG diagram of atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm condition that can lead to stroke. Learn about the causes and treatments for AFib.
Health and Wellness | February 13, 2024

8 Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer Screenings

By age 45, you should have a talk with your doctor about colorectal cancer and when to do a screening. Learn the symptoms and treatments.