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Health and Wellness | August 14, 2023

Creating an Ergonomic Workspace at Home

Many people are working from home these days. Follow our ergonomic tips to ensure comfort, safety and productivity.
A blood test can check if you have high cholesterol level.
Health and Wellness | August 7, 2023

What Is High Cholesterol?

High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Learn how lifestyle changes can help and when to see your doctor.
A young girl gets ready for school with a healthy lunch in her backpack.
Health and Wellness | August 7, 2023

6 Healthy School Lunch Ideas for Kids

Get your kids the fuel they need by packing a healthy and tasty school lunch. Keep it balanced by using the five food groups as a guide.
A young woman eats healthy during her vacation, water in the background.
Health and Wellness | August 7, 2023

8 Tips to Eat Healthy During Your Vacation

Enjoy your vacation without adding weight by following these tips: bring our own snacks, avoid the mini-bar, indulge smartly and more.
Thumbnail for video-podcast featuring Dr. Biffl discussing how to help kids cope with gun violence.
Health and Wellness | August 2, 2023

How to Prevent Gun Violence and Protect Our Children (video/podcast)

In this video/podcast, Scripps trauma surgeon Walter Biffl discusses ways to prevent gun violence, starting with gun safety at home.
A young woman displays plate with fish and vegetables, a healthy meal.
Health and Wellness | July 26, 2023

Can Food Heal?

Certain foods can help you heal from injury and prevent disease. Learn about anti-inflammatory foods and how they help reduce inflammation.
Health and Wellness | July 25, 2023

What Are Your Virtual Health Care Options?

Scripps telehealth tools, including E-visits, Video Visits, and Symptom Checker, can help you get the care you need, when you need it.
Health and Wellness | July 20, 2023

What Are Common Foot Problems Caused by ill-Fitting Shoes?

Not just high heels that cause problems but ill-fitting shoes in general. Going barefoot is not the answer either. Follow our tips.
Health and Wellness | July 20, 2023

Why Is Fentanyl So Dangerous? (video/podcast)

Roneet Lev, MD, an emergency room physician, discusses the dangers of illicit fentanyl and how to protect your loved ones.
Health and Wellness | July 19, 2023

7 Myths About Older Adults and Falls — Debunked

Don't buy into the myth that falling is inevitable as we age. It's not. Yes, the risk increases but most falls are preventable.