During the winter seasons, giving back to the community, friends, or even people in need, matters more than we think. Even if you cannot financially or physically assist people who are homeless, it is always beneficial to know where to point someone who may need help.
Pressure Fitness Club is an inclusive fellowship at Tuskegee University, which fosters an outlet for self-improvement, community, and health. Founded by president and certified personal trainer Jade Chandler, a graduating senior majoring in Marketing at the university and born and bred in Pasadena, the club established its roots on the legendary campus.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlit two revolutionary cell-based gene therapies, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, marking a significant leap forward in treating sickle cell disease (SCD) for patients aged 12 and older.
Covered California kicked off its 2024 open-enrollment period at the Los Angeles State Historic Park and Roundhouse Bridge.
Kaiser Permanente is expanding its innovative Health, Housing, and Justice: Medical-Legal Partnership initiative across seven of its regions, including in Southern California.
It is no surprise that as the year continues along, we constantly see health news and updates from across the country. Summer is over, and the fall season is fully upon us.
The best thing that anyone can do in today’s world to ensure that they are in the best shape and can function at such a high intensity, is to train and work on your different skills.
Ashley Farley, also known as “Ashcooks” is a multifaceted plant-based enthusiast, curator of plant-based events, skincare alchemist, foodie and plant-based cook, all in one. Born and raised in San Jose, Farley moved to Los Angeles in 2005 to study social work at USC, and has been in the field of Public Child Welfare since 2007.
Although the disease has taken her through the changes, she’s still here and making a difference. Healthy red blood cells are round, moving through small blood vessels to carry oxygen to all parts of the body. If the hemoglobin is abnormal, red blood cells become hard and sticky and look like a C-shaped farm tool or a “sickle.” The sickle cells die early, which causes a constant shortage of red blood cells. They also get stuck and clog the blood flow. This can cause pain and other serious health complications including infection, acute chest syndrome and stroke. Related Links:
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and Juanita and her mother are spreading a hopeful message – sickle cell disease may be life changing, yet it need not be life draining.
I enjoy playing golf on Fridays and hanging out with my buddies as well as using that time to get in some exercise. I can hear some of you saying now, “Golf and exercise, is that like jumbo shrimp?” We have a standing 7:15 a.m. tee time at Los Amigos Golf Course in Downey, CA. Last week, after we finished playing, I was feeling nostalgic so I decided that I would skip driving the freeway and just take the surface streets home. What made this drive nostalgic for me was that many years ago when I first moved to Los
You’re seeing more and more pediatricians and influential emergency medicine providers, begging for more support and better resources as they come across children and teenagers with mental health problems and concerns.
According to the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, just a minimum of 4,000 daily steps may lower the risk of death, but also opens the possibility for better results the more someone walks throughout their day.
Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove visits the LA Food Bank, WIC, and the Central Ave Farmer’s Market, encouraging support of nutrition assistance in the Los Angeles community.
Bodied by Patrice will be at the annual Taste of Soul Family Festival Saturday, October 21, with products and professional insight for transforming bodies and building confidence.