Not getting enough shut-eye can do more than make you cranky. You know what it’s like when you haven’t had enough sleep — you’re irritable, you can’t focus clearly, and you just want to crawl back into bed. So perhaps it’s not surprising that being regularly short on shut-eye can eventually take a toll on […]
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Their strong smell is the first clue that they may be affecting more than just your dirt and grime. When you’re mopping your floors with that fresh-smelling, lemon-scented solvent, you’re technically cleaning — but, at the same time, you may be polluting the air inside your home. Common household products, from soaps and polishes to […]
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Dr. Ye is a radiation oncologist at Keck Medicine of USC, who specializes in a wide array of advanced radiation treatment techniques for people with lung, breast, brain and spine tumors. Here’s what you won’t find on his resume. He can’t wait to swim with manta rays in Kona. “When I’m not working, I enjoy […]
Learn how to protect yourself and your children from injury while enjoying these winter sports. Ice skating can be fun at any age, but it isn’t without risk: In 2018, 48,000 people in the United States went to a doctor’s office, hospital or emergency room with ice skating injuries. Not only that, 76,000 went to a doctor’s […]
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David McClure was able to call for help as he suffered a stroke. Immediate, expert care at Keck Medicine of USC meant he was back on his feet just days later. David McClure didn’t know what was wrong the morning that his left arm and leg suddenly stopped moving while he was parking his car. […]
It’s not just lawn mowers and leaf blowers that can impact your hearing. Find out about ordinary sounds that are louder than you think and how you can reduce your risk of hearing loss. If you haven’t heard the stats, now may be a good time: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, […]
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Are chills serious? Shivering and goose bumps can accompany a wide range of conditions, from a too-cold environment to cancer. Maintaining our core temperature is one of the body’s most basic functions, and when that temperature is off — or when our body thinks it’s off — we get the chills. “Chills occur when the […]
Most people associate lung cancer with smoking, but the fact that you don’t smoke doesn’t mean you’re not at risk for developing it. While it’s true that up to 90% of all lung cancer deaths in the United States are linked to smoking, hidden risks are also contributors. Read on to learn more about these […]
Whether you tan indoors or outdoors, you increase your risk for skin cancer. Sun-kissed. Bronzed. Healthy glow. We’ve come up with many phrases to express how beautiful tanned skin is, but the truth is, it puts you at risk for skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with one […]
Your 50s might bring some changes in your body — here’s how to handle what’s in store. We’ve all heard that 50 is the new 40. Maybe it’s because many 50-somethings are just as active as 40-somethings. Whatever the case, yes, you’re older, but you’re also wiser: You don’t sweat the small stuff (although you […]