February is Heart Month and the American Heart Association (AHA) has issued a challenge to Angelenos to make at least one healthy change to improve their heart health. Heart disease, […]
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Be Your Own Valentine!
“Valentine’s Day and February Heart Health Month is a great reminder to everyone about the importance of taking good care of our hearts,” says Sami Azzam, MD, Chief of Cardiology […]
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Being Your Parent’s Parent Is Difficult But Potentially Rewarding
I truly miss my mother, who died 18 months ago, at age 90. She was the quintessential Jewish mother and an expert at guilt. When I phoned her in South […]
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Easy, Delicious Meals that Make Hearts Happy
Did you know that small, positive additions to your diet and lifestyle can help promote a healthier heart? Instead of denying yourself the delicious flavors you crave, try weaving a […]
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Tips for Doing Your Own Faux Painting
Dear James: I was at a recent home show and saw how some faux painting really jazzed up a room. My budget is limited, so I plan to try to […]
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Isolation Is an Avoidable Problem for Older People
Today, thousands of older Americans face serious problems of loneliness and isolation. For a variety of reasons, many older people live alone with virtually no contact with the outside world. […]
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Attempt Being Your Own General Contractor?
Dear James: My husband and I talked to contractors about building our dream home, but the prices are too high. We would like to act as our own general contractors […]
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Breast Cancer: Much Good News but Controversies Remain
Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in women (after lung cancer). In 2014, 232,000 cases of breast cancer were diagnosed. After five years, 89.5 percent will be […]
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Show Off Your Sweet Side This Valentine’s Day
Treat family, friends and co-workers to something they will all love this Valentine’s Day by making easy and impressive cookies. Start with your favorite roll-out cookie recipe or simply dress […]
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Can You Prevent Aging?
Aging is not a disease, as it affects everyone. Each day we age, and our risk of developing illnesses increases. By reducing illness, we may enable ourselves to live longer. […]