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Health and Wellness | December 20, 2024

How Does Sugar Affect Your Heart Health?

Woman using one hand to resist eating a doughnut while holding a healthy apple that she plans to eat.
Learn how eating sugar affects your heart and how to cut sugary foods from your diet and reduce your risk of heart disease.
Health and Wellness | December 10, 2024

What Is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?

A young heavyset woman researches gastric sleeve surgery on her laptop computer as she is considering the weight-loss procedure.
Gastric sleeve, the most common weight-loss procedure, helps with severe obesity by reducing stomach size to promote weight loss.
Patient Stories | December 2, 2024

Leadless Pacemaker: Game Changer for Mountain Biker

Whitney DeSpain, 52, gets back on her mountain bike after receiving a leadless pacemaker at Scripps.
Initially hesitant, Whitney DeSpain now thrives with a leadless pacemaker that helps support her active life and heart condition.
Health and Wellness | November 26, 2024

Is It Safe to Take Aspirin Daily?

A woman tips a pill bottle dropping a couple of aspirin in her hand.
Only take daily aspirin with a doctor’s approval to lower risk of heart disease or repeat heart attack or stroke. Know the risks and benefits.
Health and Wellness | November 26, 2024

Pacemaker Technology Keeps Improving

A surgeon monitors a patient's lung activity after receiving a pacemaker on multiple computer screens.
Pacemaker technology has advanced. The leadless pacemaker is smaller and less prone to complications for patients with conditions like AFib.
Health and Wellness | November 26, 2024

Are Avocados Good for Your Heart Health?

Avocados are healthy because they contain healthy fats.
Avocados are good for your heart. They contain good fats, fiber, potassium and other nutrients that help support heart health.
Health and Wellness | November 25, 2024

Prioritize Your Heart Health

A group of diverse senior adults smile and laugh in an outdoor setting.
Be proactive with your heart health by managing your weight and seeking comprehensive care if you’re at risk or have heart disease.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

Scripps Graduate Medical Education: Training Tomorrow's Physicians

Scripps residents look at a chest X-ray during their Graduate Medical Education program in San Diego. A photo of residents from the early days is also displayed.
Scripps has a long history of hands-on clinical training for future physicians. Graduates now practicing medicine share their experience.
Health and Wellness | November 22, 2024

What Is Broken Heart Syndrome?

A middle-aged man rests his head on his arm looking sad.
Also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, this temporary condition can result from severe stress and causes chest pain and shortness of breath.
Health and Wellness | November 5, 2024

What Are Preventive Health Screenings Men Should Not Ignore ?

An adult man checks  his phone for information on preventive health screenings.
As men get older they should prioritize health screenings for heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, depression and other conditions.