Deutsch LA’s new PSA takes empathetic approach on COVID-19 vaccine Story By Kamala Kirk | Images courtesy of Deutsch LA Despite available COVID-19 vaccines, many people – especially those between the ages of 18 and 24 – are hesitant to have them for various reasons, including fear of potential reactions and side effects and personal […]
Passion Project
Vanessa Salgueiro’s pandemic project resonates with women Story By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | Photos BY LUIS CHAVEZ Vanessa Salgueiro owns a marketing agency that focuses on the gaming industry. The pandemic took a toll on her business, her clients and her psyche. She became anxious and stressed, but the Playa Vista resident relaxed when she went […]
Maverick Fitness And Wellness Boom
Building entrepreneurs and a socially conscious community in Playa Vista Story By Nicole Borgenicht | Images courtesy of Maverick Community The stage is set as fitness and wellness entrepreneurs perform their craft at Maverick Community in Playa Vista. Personal training, physical therapy, masseuse, spinning master, yoga and dance instructors work in the 7,500-square-foot location, which […]
What to know when choosing a hospital
By Family Features When Judie Burrows, an adventurous, retired teacher, broke her hip during a bicycle accident, her family trusted the doctors and the hospital. They were not worried about a routine hip surgery. “I didn’t realize at the time that we should have worried, even though this was a routine procedure,” said her son, […]
8 ways to reach a healthy blood pressure
By Family Features To take care of your heart, it’s important to know and track your blood pressure. Millions of Americans have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, but many don’t realize it or aren’t keeping it at a healthy level. For most adults, healthy blood pressure is 120/80 millimeters of mercury or less. Blood […]
Clean Eating
Provenance Meals heal and nourish from the inside out Story by KAMALA KIRK As a certified holistic health coach, entrepreneur and mother, Caroll Lee understands the challenge of maintaining a daily diet that is clean and nutritious. She recommended recipes and meal plans to her clients to help them reduce their weight, increase energy and […]
Relaxing Escapes
Treat yourself to a day of self-care and wellness at one of these luxury spas Story by Kamala Kirk We lead such busy and stressful lives, and the pandemic has taken a toll on everyone, both physically and mentally. Investing in your own health and well-being is one of the most important things that you […]
In-person specialty health care appointments peak after COVID-19
By Family Features In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people put off in-person visits to the doctor’s office. They were able to do so because virtual visits allowed them to safely get the care they needed while avoiding the uncertainty and precautions that accompanied in-person visits, such as wearing masks, undergoing temperature […]
Reaching New Heights
Sender One to open first bouldering-only facility in Playa Vista Story by Sara Edwards | Photo BY MATTHEW BECKER Alice Kao first got into rock climbing 12 years ago after going through a break-up. She had just moved to London when it was too cold to exercise outside and didn’t have any friends there. When […]
Back in Motion
Orangetheory Fitness helps people achieve fitness and health goals Story By Bridgette M. Redman PHOTO COURTESY OF ORANGETHEORY FITNESS For many people who have spent the pandemic on their couch, it’s time to get moving again. A survey by the American Psychological Association, reported by CNBC, said that 42% of adults gained weight they didn’t […]