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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

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 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 12, 2024

Eat This, Not That, for Breakfast

A breakfast meal that includes protein and other important nutrients.
Follow our tips to start the day with a healthy breakfast. Fuel your body with nutrients and protein to maintain energy and brain power.
Health and Wellness | March 8, 2024

Coping With San Diego’s Year-Round Allergy Season

Is it an allergy or a cold?
A Scripps Health allergist explains conditions that produce Southern California’s never-ending allergy season and offers tips to keep symptoms under control.
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

Celebrate National Pi Day with a Healthy Slice of Pie

March 14 is National Pi Day, a day that has inspired many healthy recipes for pies, including sweet potato pie.
March 14 is National Pi Day, Celebrate the famous math symbol with a healthy slice of pie. Try this healthy sweet potato pie recipe.
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)

Thumbnail for video/podcast featuring Dr. Champaneria discussing lymphedema.
Lymphedema is a chronic swelling condition. Learn the causes and treatment options, including physical therapy and surgery.
Health and Wellness | March 5, 2024

Is Your Ankle Sprained, Strained or Fractured?

Man sits on sidewalk after turning his ankle running. Could it be a sprain or a strain or a fracture?
There are different types of ankle injuries: sprains, strains and fractures. Learn the differences in the event you ever need treatment.