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Lompoc Valley Medical Center's publishes health news, personal stories and expert advice meant to guide and inspire healthy diets, relationships and lives.
Making Gardening Easier for Seniors
Written by LVMC on in Health & Wellness
These tips can turn gardening into an easier process for seniors who want an enjoyable, convenient way to stay active and busy as they age.
Nutritional Recommendations for Seniors
Written by LVMC on in Health & Wellness
Seniors who increase their intake of certain vitamins and nutrients can boost their energy and reduce their risk for chronic conditions.
Sleep, One of the Great Mysteries
Written by Hsien C. Young, MD on in Health & Wellness
Sleep is one of the great mysteries of neuroscience. Like the origin of the universe is for the astrophysicist, sleep has puzzled brilliant minds since antiquity. Ancient Greece prayed to the sleep god Hypnos to restore their bodies and minds. Hypnos is where we get the word hypnosis. The Romans had their own sleep god, Somnus, from which we get the word somnolence (sleepiness). We no longer pray to sleep gods, but we remain zealots in our desire for the restorative powers of sleep.
Lupus
Written by Lompoc Valley Medical Center on in Health & Wellness
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in different parts of the body. An autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system attacks itself.
Be Sun Safe and Check Yourself for Spots
Written by LVMC on in Health & Wellness
Almost 5 million people are treated annually for skin cancer in the U.S. On “Melanoma Monday,” the American Academy of Dermatology is making a special effort to increase awareness about skin cancer.
7 Tips for Achieving Desirable Blood Pressure Level
Written by Lindsey Arevalos, MHA, MS on in Health & Wellness
Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range (less than 120/80) is important for keeping your heart and kidneys healthy. But what is one key thing to do in order to achieve this? You can reach that healthy range by keeping an eye on your sodium or salt intake. When you eat foods with too much salt or sodium, you retain fluid, which makes your heart work harder.
Importance of Good Posture
Written by LVMC on in Health & Wellness
Good posture is important to your overall health and offers a variety of benefits including reduced back pain, increased energy, and greater confidence.
Understanding Celiac Disease
Written by Jeremy Farnum on in Health & Wellness
Celiac disease is a digestive immune condition that can drastically affect one’s quality of life. However, once diagnosed, it can be treated and managed with dietary adjustments.
Ringworm Common in Adults, Children
Written by LVMC on in Health & Wellness
Ringworm is a skin infection that is caused by a fungus.
Understanding Meningitis
Written by Lompoc Valley Medical Center on in Health & Wellness
The bacterial or viral infection known as meningitis can kill within 24 hours, so recognizing the symptoms is critically important.
Learning about Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Written by Dr. Rahim Raoufi, MD on in Health & Wellness
No one likes to talk about it, but millions of people suffer from Irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease.
What is Rosacea?
Written by LVMC on in Health & Wellness
Rosacea is a common skin condition that can be effectively managed with medications and healthy skincare routines.
What is Parkinson's Disease?
Written by LVMC on in Health & Wellness
Parkinson’s disease is a common central nervous system disorder that causes tremors and slow movement in adults aged 60 years and older.
Health Conditions That Impact Minority Groups
Written by LVMC on in Health & Wellness
April represents National Minority Health Month. Here are a few of the many conditions that are more likely to impact Americans who members of minority populations.
5 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress
Written by LVMC on in Health & Wellness
Are you feeling worried or angry? Irritable or depressed? Are you unable to focus? You may find that you are suffering from stress.