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 […]
Spring Beauty
Beauty Beach Lounge highlights the season’s most coveted trends Story by Kamala Kirk | Photo courtesy OF BEAUTY BEACH LOUNGE As we step into a new season and leave winter behind, change is upon us. With salons reopening, many are ready to update their looks and bring forward the best version of themselves. “Spring is […]
HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS FROM A LOCAL SCIENTIST
Lmu professor Katie Mouzakis leads a nationwide team on covid-19 treatment research By Shanee Edwards Assistant professor of biochemistry at Loyola Marymount University, Katie Mouzakis, has two passions: teaching and scientific research. But with school happening mostly online, it’s the latter passion she’s able to nourish in an exciting way. Having secured a recent $55,000 […]
Mask Up to Save Endangered Animals
These face masks help protect against COVID-19 and animal poaching By Shanee Edwards After founding her philanthropic organization Over and Above Africa to help protect endangered animals, Playa Vista filmmaker Kerry David directed the award-winning documentary “Breaking Their Silence: Women on the Frontline of the Poaching War” in 2019. It tells the story of an […]