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Health and Wellness | July 22, 2022

What Are the Health Benefits of Volunteering?

Research shows volunteering is good for your overall health. Learn how helping others can help you lower your risk of hypertension.
Health and Wellness | July 19, 2022

What Are the Symptoms of Asthma? What Are Treatments? (video)

A Scripps pulmonologist explains the causes and treatments for asthma, a lung condition that causes shortness of breath and coughing.
Health and Wellness | July 18, 2022

Can You Get Diseases From Pets?

Pets can sometimes carry harmful bacteria or parasites that can make you sick. Take precautions to minimize the risks.
Health and Wellness | July 18, 2022

How Does Gastric Sleeve Work to Help People Lose Weight?

Mark Takata, a bariatric surgeon at Scripps, explains how gastric sleeve surgery helps patients lose weight and who is a candidate for this procedure.
Health and Wellness | July 12, 2022

When Is a Slow Heart Rate a Problem? (podcast)

In this podcast, a Scripps cardiologist explains when a slow heart rate or bradycardia can be dangerous to your health and treatments.
Health and Wellness | July 12, 2022

What’s Causing that Lump on My Hand? Is It a Ganglion Cyst?

A ganglion cyst is a noncancerous lump that can develop in the wrist or hand. It can go away on its own or require treatment.
Health and Wellness | July 6, 2022

What is Frozen Shoulder?

Frozen shoulder can be painful. A Scripps orthopedics expert explains the causes and treatments. It’s most common in people ages 40-60.
Health and Wellness | July 5, 2022

Bradycardia: What Does a Slow Heart Rate Mean? (video)

A Scripps cardiologist explains the causes and treatments for bradycardia, or slow heart rate. It is more common in elderly people..
A 2-month old baby sleeps comfortably.
Health and Wellness | June 30, 2022

How Can I Help My 2-Month-Old Develop Healthy Sleep Habits?

Pediatrician-recommended ideas and strategies to help your 2-month-old infant get a good night's sleep so that you can get rest too.
Health and Wellness | June 28, 2022

How Does Arthritis Affect Your Body? (podcast)

A Scripps rheumatologist discusses how different types of arthritis affect the body, including causes, symptoms and treatments.