With winter weather here, now is the perfect time to begin changing your daily habits to prevent dry, chapped skin. Bathing five to 10 minutes in lukewarm water will keep your skin in good health. “Hot water feels great in the winter, but it strips away natural oils and dilates…
If you haven't seen someone puffing on an electronic cigarette yet, you probably will soon. Sales of the devices are soaring. And the debate about the safety of e-cigarettes is heating up, too. Manufacturers of the battery-powered devices say their products carry far fewer health risks than regular cigarettes and…
During the winter months, some people feel like their normal personalities have deserted them. They're lethargic, irritable and moody. Often referred to as winter blues, the condition is a real one. Doctors call it seasonal affective disorder -- or SAD. SAD describes a period of depression or low mood that's…
IN THE NEWS: Jennifer Garcia's doctors told the 29-year-old Moreno Valley mother that she needed to lose the bulk of her 500 pounds if she wanted to live to see her young children become adults. When a local surgeon said she was too heavy for a gastric bypass, Garcia turned…
Dr. Rajesh “Robby” Gulati, medical director of the UCI Health Weight Management Program, has a theory about shedding pounds. “I want you to be happy when you’re doing it because that will guarantee success,” Gulati says. He also says that despite New Year’s resolutions, weight-loss goals should not be something…
Myths about the flu are everywhere, making it difficult to tell the difference between what's fact and what's fiction. UCI Health internist Dr. Emilie Chow busts five of the most common myths. 1. The vaccine will give you the flu. The vaccine cannot give you the flu, says Dr. Emilie…
When it comes to stroke, there’s good news and bad news. “The good news is that 80 percent of strokes are preventable with proper medical care and simple lifestyle changes,” says Dr. Vivek Jain, director of the UCI Health Comprehensive Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center. “The bad news is that strokes…
After a long bout of physical activity, whether working in the garden or taking a long hike, your hips and knees may feel stiff and achy for a day or two. That’s a normal part of aging, says UCI Health orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf. After all, we don’t stay…
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