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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.
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.
Health and Wellness | November 5, 2024
What Are Preventive Health Screenings Men Should Not Ignore ?
As men get older they should prioritize health screenings for heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, depression and other conditions.
Health and Wellness | October 22, 2024
What Can I Do to Treat My Dry, Itchy Skin?
Dry, itchy skin has many possible causes, both simple and complex. Treatment depends on the cause, and may range from lotions and to phototherapy.
Orthopedics | October 9, 2024
How to Treat and Prevent Shin Splints
Causes of shin splits range from overuse to flat feet and wearing worn-out shoes. Learn when to see doctor to rule out stress fracture.
Health and Wellness | October 1, 2024
Bike Safety for Older Adults (video/podcast)
Learn about bike safety for older adults with Scripps trauma surgeon and medical director of trauma and acute care surgery Walter Biffl, MD.
Health and Wellness | September 25, 2024
What to Do When You Find a Lump During Breast Self Examination
Most breast lumps are benign but should not be ignored. Learn what to do if you find a lump during a breast self-exam.
Health and Wellness | September 11, 2024
How to Keep the Flu Away
The best way to protect yourself and others from the flu is to get a flu shot. Anyone over 6 months old should get one, with few exceptions.
Health and Wellness | September 3, 2024
Dietary Supplements: Do They Help?
Dietary supplements can't replace good nutrition, but some supplements may offer benefits when there is a nutritional gap.