Health and Wellness
Lompoc Valley Medical Center's publishes health news, personal stories and expert advice meant to guide and inspire healthy diets, relationships and lives.
We have compiled the folling list of common diseases and conditions to help you live a happy and healthy life.
- Allergies
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Asthma
- Breast Cancer
- Bronchitis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Common Digestive Diseases
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
- Diabetes
- Endometriosis
- Gynecologic Cancers
- Heart Disease
- Influenza (Flu)
- Lupus
- Obesity
- Orthopedic Injuries
- Osteoporosis
- Pneumonia
- Psoriasis
- Sleep Apnea
- Strep Throat
- The Truth Behind Lyme Disease
- Trauma and PTSD
- Tuberculosis
- Understanding Celiac Disease
- What is Parkinson's Disease?
- What is Rosacea?
Latest Articles
Nutritional Recommendations for Seniors
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
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...
Lupus
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
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...
7 Tips for Achieving Desirable Blood Pressure Level
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...
The Truth Behind Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a common tick-borne illness and, if unidentified or untreated, it can have serious health consequences.