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November 2014
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Breaking Dad: Osteoporosis – and Its Consequences – Affect Men, Too
Gentlemen, when someone mentions osteoporosis, do you picture an older woman falling and fracturing her hip? If so, it’s time to, uh, bone up on the subject. While the disease is more common in women, older men are also at risk. In fact, by the age of 70, the risk of injury due to thinning bones is roughly the same for both genders. |
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Health System Volunteers Lend a Helping Hand
Exceptional health care extends beyond the professional expertise of doctors, nurses and staff. It often includes the care and attention of volunteers providing myriad services, from running lab errands to music therapy to offering a sympathetic ear or a bit of been-there-did-this advice.
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14 Walking Shorts about Why You Should Walk More
It’s estimated humans – or rather our hominid ancestors – became bipedal three to six million years ago, walking on two legs because it was easier to carry stuff and required less energy. These days many of us hardly walk at all. It requires energy. Read this and take the appropriate steps.
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Q&A with: Dilip Jeste, MD |
Old Angst Signs
The holidays are typically busy with celebration, filled with friends, family and festivities. But while there is certainly joy to the whirl, there can also be anxiety, especially for older adults who might find the season a reason for stress and unhappiness.
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Hair and now
Humans are just as hairy as the next ape, only most of our pelt is too fine and flimsy to be easily seen. The obvious exception rests atop our heads, a place where we are tressed to excess. (Well, most of us anyway.) Learn more about this marvelous filament of our stylized imaginations.
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Patient Severely Injured in Crash Reunites with Trauma Team
A long-time cyclist faced life-threatening injuries after crashing his bike. Every rib on his right side was broken, several vertebrae were cracked and there was bleeding in his chest, which caused a lung to collapse. Thanks to the rapid, multidisciplinary care of UC San Diego Health System’s trauma team, Don Rosenberg is fully recovered and able to share his remarkable story. |
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Surviving the Holidays
The fall and winter season's are a time of social merriment, unless of course your holiday gift is a trip to the emergency room, extra pounds or a seasonal virus. Get tips on how to stay healthy and safe during the holidays. |
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Upcoming Events
November 20, 2014
Oncology 101
UC San Diego Health System-La Jolla
November 26, 2014
Breast Cancer Patient Education and Support
Moores Cancer Center
December 1, 2014
Family Health and Wellness
San Diego Downtown Family Health and Wellness
December 4, 2014
Hepatitis C Education Class
UC San Diego Medical Center
December 6, 2014
Tips from a Doula
UC San Diego Medical Center
Newborn Immunizations
UC San Diego Medical Center
December 10, 2014
Maternity Tour
UC San Diego Medical Center
December 20, 2014
Childbirth Basics
UC San Diego Medical Center
View more events >
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Corner Clinic: Answers from Our Physicians
L-R: Mike Hsieh, Melanie Fiorella, Amy Leu
1. I’ve got benign prostatic hyperplasia. Should I be worried?
2. Is there such a thing as a superfood?
3. Is bed rest good for back pain?
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Recipes: All the Buzz about Bs
Vitamin B plays a big role in our overall well-being, from fueling cell reproduction and maintaining a healthy digestive system to helping regulate the nervous system and offering protection against many kinds of cancer. Happily, vitamin B (it’s really several different vitamins) is abundantly available in foods we eat every day, from meats and dairy to leafy greens and fortified breads.
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