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Tune into your heart rate: the basics for men and women News

WebEach person’s optimal heart rate differs by age, fitness level, and overall health condition. In general, however, the American College of Cardiology defines a …

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Recent Community Health Needs Assessment captures strengths

WebThe Institute for Community Partnerships at Loma Linda University Health released the results of a recent 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment, which …

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Turns out your ‘gut feelings’ are real. How gut and mental health …

WebConnection to mental health. “The brain and the gut are intimately connected and send signals back and forth,” Scharf says. “Emerging evidence suggests that …

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The unexpected connection between stress, physical and mental …

WebThe unexpected connection between stress, physical and mental health. Brian Distelberg, PhD, says stress can impact physical and mental health more than …

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Getting ready to spring-clean your health

WebPractical Tips for Sustainable Changes: Keep Records. Stay Consistent. Set Realistic Goals. Start Small, Move Up. Buddy System. Orlich says to write down your …

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Prevention is the new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease News

WebTwo Loma Linda University Health neurologists are on a mission to prevent or reverse Alzheimer’s disease — which affects more than 5 million people in the United …

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Therapeutic meals in an inpatient setting are first in the nation

WebBy Ansel Oliver - November 2, 2023. Loma Linda University Health is now serving therapeutic meals to certain inpatients, the first initiative in the nation to use nutrition as a …

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U.S. News & World Report names Loma Linda University Medical …

WebBy Molly Smith - August 1, 2023. Loma Linda University Medical Center has been named among U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospitals in the Riverside-San Bernardino …

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Cancer Center introduces CAR T therapy — the first and only in …

WebCAR T team at Loma Linda University Cancer Center. Physicians from left to right: Mojtaba Akhtari, MD, Sajad J. Khazal, MD, Albert Kheradpour, MD, Hamid …

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When does dieting become dangerous

WebDieting is a conscious effort to change eating habits to achieve a desired body shape or weight. An eating disorder is an unhealthy relationship with food that can have …

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Four factors that affect your skin – and how to deal with them

WebEvery individual will face unique challenges due to more than just their natural skin type. While both age and genetics play a role, Harry Dao Jr., MD, chair of …

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Heart procedure opens new doors for hard-to-treat patients with

WebLoma Linda University Health began performing a procedure that provides new options for patients with Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST) — a cardiac …

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Web31st Children’s Hospital Foundation gala raises more than $1 million. April 5, 2024. Funds will support pediatric cancer care and the new pediatric outpatient clinic. Health & Wellness.

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The impacts of social media on youth self-image News

WebThe Illusion of Perfection. One of the primary ways social media affects youth self-image is through the propagation of an idealized and often unattainable …

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Loma Linda University receives $1.5 million federal grant to house …

WebLoma Linda University School of Behavioral Health, in partnership with Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC), received a $1.5 million grant to house a …

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Loma Linda University Children's Hospital earns 2023 Leapfrog Top

WebLoma Linda University Children's Hospital (LLUCH) has again been named a Top Children's Hospital for the sixth time in seven years by The Leapfrog Group, a …

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The key to maintaining proper pH balance in your mouth News

WebMore than 1 in 4 American adults have untreated tooth decay and almost half of adults 30 or older show signs of gum disease, according to the Centers for Disease …

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What moms need to know about c-sections News

WebIn maternal healthcare, cesarean sections are often necessary due to complications during labor or delivery. Courtney Martin, DO, medical director of quality …

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Proton treatment offers esophageal cancer patients better long …

WebAn estimated 20,600 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with esophageal cancer this year, according to The American Cancer Society. But survival rates are …

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Why are people adding salt to their water for hydration

WebAdding a small amount of salt to your drinking water helps replenish these lost electrolytes, promoting better water absorption and preventing dehydration. “If you …

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Different types of fainting — why you should seek medical …

WebContractor warns to seek medical attention after any fainting episode, even if you suspect the cause was fatigue, heat, dehydration, or an emotional response. …

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Dr. Richard Chinnock receives 2024 Shirley N. Pettis Award at …

WebRichard Chinnock, MD, chief medical officer for Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, was honored with the 2024 Shirley N. Pettis Award at the 31 st …

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