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15 Sep , 2017

Healthpointe Food Drive Raises 270 Meals for Local Families

Healthpointe is proud to announce that from May 15, 2017 to June 02, 2017, they have raised 324 pounds of food for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Their efforts, which were a part of a company-wide charity drive with the Food Bank, were a succe...

14 Sep , 2017

Scared to Drive After a Car Crash?

Kristin Minasian

Psychology Articles

If you have ever been scared to drive after a car crash, you are not alone. According to a 2016 article from the National Center for PTSD, every year 3 million drivers in the U.S. are involved in a serious car crash. Of those, 9% experience PTSD (...

13 Sep , 2017

Heartburn and Your Diet

Brandon Davila

Cardiology Articles

What you need to know about Heartburn Heartburn is a sensation of burning or discomfort typically experienced in the chest area or upper belly up to the throat. Heartburn is normally a result of an irritation of the esophagus (the tube that connec...

12 Sep , 2017

Rotator Cuffs: What You Need to Know

Jessica Pena

Orthopedics Articles

What you need to know about Rotator Cuff Tears The rotator cuff is composed of a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff allows the head of the upper arm bone to stay in place firmly within the shallow socke...

9 Sep , 2017

How Yoga Can Relieve Orthopedic Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

We’ve all heard about the “glorious” effects of yoga (and if you haven’t, just stand in the checkout line at any health foods store – the magazine racks will practically scream it at you). While any orthopedist will tell you that routine stretching...

8 Sep , 2017

Can TMJ Cause Breathing Problems?

Kristin Minasian

ENT Articles

Most people associate TMJ with jaw misalignment or swelling of the jaw joints. However, TMJ disorders commonly lead to more serious problems, such as migraines, radiating pain, and even difficulty breathing. So what does the jaw joint have anyth...

2 Sep , 2017

9 Creative Ways to Exercise

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Feeling stuck in your workout routine? Get unstuck, with the following creative ways to exercise! Grab a friend and a volleyball, and go! Forget fancy and expensive gym memberships: the best exercise arises when you are being challenged – esp...

1 Sep , 2017

5 Common Causes of Shoulder Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

1. Overuse I’m just going to come out and say it: You probably use your shoulder too much. Yes, office workers, even you! Whether you’re a baseball player or typist (or anything in between), find your profession in the list below to figure out whe...

31 Aug , 2017

How to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections During Summer Seasons

Brandon Davila

Medicine Articles

Preventing Urinary Tract Infections During the Summer Seasons Summer is peak season for urinary tract infections (UTI), and the chances of you having a bladder infection are 46% higher during the summer months. This is mainly due to the fact that...

28 Aug , 2017

Top 5 Common Summer Illnesses and How to Fight Them

Brandon Davila

Sports Medicine Articles

Summer is here, and it’s time to have fun! Summertime for most people may mean a swim at the beach or pool, a visit to a water park, a hike to the woods, or even a nice evening out by the campfire. However, before lacing up those boots for the n...