Forever Young: A Nobel Discovery
Humans have forever sought eternal youth. The desire to turn back the clock and slow the aging process is the dream of many and an obsession for some. Thanks to research conducted since a 1984 Nobel Prize winning discovery, a growing community of scientists now Read more…
Health is a Choice
BASEBALL AND BEER. For a large portion of his life, Palm Springs native Trent Hauswirth cherished these favorite American past times. He was a high school jock who excelled at baseball. He was drafted out of high school and played minor league ball with the Read more…
Plan Now for a Long Life
Even in retirement, your portfolio may need to be positioned for both growth and security: growth to meet the challenges of a long life and the impact of long-term inflation and health care, and sources of secure income to ensure that your daily essential living Read more…
Desert Health®
May/June 2012
We’ve danced through yet another magnificent season. Why is it that the season seems to pass more quickly each year? Read more…
Humana Challenge Nominated For ‘Sports Event of the Year’ And Local Charities Reap the Rewards!
In the company of Super Bowl XLVI (New England vs. the New York Giants) and the 2011 NBA Finals (Dallas Read more…
Soak in the Effects of Aloe Vera
The desert summer is upon us. Our skin dries out and is more susceptible to the ravages of heat and Read more…
Health is a Choice
Health is a Choice
BASEBALL AND BEER. For a large portion of his life, Palm Springs native Trent Hauswirth cherished these favorite American past Read more…
Health is a Choice: Richard Long
Health Is A Choice showcases individuals who have significantly changed their life and/or the lives of others by making health Read more…
Health is a Choice: Bill Clinton
Health Is A Choice showcases individuals who have significantly changed their life and the lives of others by making health Read more…
Integrated Practices
Integrative Health Care: How Does It Work?
Thomas Reynolds, MD is a primary care physician, internist and oncologist who specializes in geriatric and cancer care. Shannon Sinsheimer, Read more…
Beyond Mammography: What’s New in Breast Cancer Prevention
Breast cancer steals the lives of over 40,000 people a year despite the enormous amount of new research and continued Read more…
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Can It Turn Back the Clock?
Nobody enjoys the little signs of aging we see when looking in the mirror each morning. We spend billions of Read more…
Medical News
What Women Should Know About Stroke
There are a few things that women should know about stroke. More women than men suffer from strokes each year Read more…
Sudden Hearing Loss: A Medical Emergency
What is sudden sensorineural hearing loss? Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is a rapid loss of hearing that occurs overnight, Read more…
White Is Wonderful, But Unclean May Kill You
By Lauren Del Sarto Studies Link Periodontal Health and Heart Disease Brushing your teeth is not only good for your Read more…
Senior Health
Forever Young: A Nobel Discovery
Humans have forever sought eternal youth. The desire to turn back the clock and slow the aging process is the Read more…
Tips For The Caregiver
Wayne Newton’s hit song Daddy Don’t You Walk So Fast was about a boy trying to keep up with a Read more…
Pay It Forward: ElderCaring Awards Scholarships to Top Caregivers
ElderCaring of Coachella Valley established an annual scholarship program to reward its top caregivers with funds to advance their education Read more…
Family Health
Can Children Benefit from Chiropractic Care?
It is unlikely that you will ever see a young child bend over to pick up a toy and freeze Read more…
Gilda’s Club Adds New Programs for Families Affected by Cancer
“You have cancer.” Those are three words nobody wants to hear. They can change a person’s life in an instant, Read more…
‘Health Career Connection’ Offers Summer Internships
Students thrive with mentors and a clear economic path to a career. This summer, numerous local health care industry partners Read more…
Fitness
Cryotherapy: A New Meaning to “Icing Your Injuries”
There is a new therapeutic trend growing nationally, which could become very popular for the Desert’s summer residents. It involves Read more…
Try TRX For Flexibility and Core Strength
In this issue I want to highlight a tool that is growing in popularity in the fitness community and helps Read more…
PICKLEBALL: The Fastest Growing Sport in North America
You may have heard of this crazy new game called “pickleball.” The US Pickleball Association (USAPA.org) calls the game a Read more…
Desert Events
Join Us at Relay For Life in Rancho Mirage
Relay For Life is a 24-hour life-changing event that helps communities across the globe celebrate the lives of people who Read more…
Desert Health® Health Fairs
Come meet the medical, health, and wellness practitioners featured in Desert Health at our complimentary events taking place at some Read more…
HITS Thermal Prepares To Cap The 2012 Winter Horse Show Circuit In Style
Coming weeks will feature a World Cup qualifier and the $200,000 Lamborghini Grand Prix From the moment the first horse Read more…
Natural Options
Sometimes You Just Have to “Sweat it Out”
You don’t have to go far for a little sweat this time of year, but sometimes a “good sweat” is Read more…
Longevity and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Longevity, as understood in the West, relates to the duration of life. It doesn’t always consider the quality of that Read more…
Genetic Make-up Plays Key Role in Health Care of the Future
There is little doubt that health care in the future will be patient centered, personalized and focused on improving function Read more…
Financial Health
Plan Now for a Long Life
Even in retirement, your portfolio may need to be positioned for both growth and security: growth to meet the challenges Read more…
On Your Road to Retirement…Don’t Forget Mom and Dad
A wild card in any financial plan is the aging process. Longevity coupled with incapacity can decimate a family’s resources, Read more…
How the Housing Market Impacts Your Retirement
Across the United States, home values have dropped in the last few years. The impact is regional with some markets Read more…
Fresh Cuisine
Healthy Eats “On the Go”
If healthy food is a priority, you’ll agree that one of the hardest things may be eating on the run. Read more…
Healthier Cheese Quesadillas
Everyone loves quesadilla and it can be a healthy snack! Enjoy this recipe (with even healthier replacement options) from Growers Read more…
Baked Brie & Apple-Pear Chutney Appetizer
From Growers Market & Kitchen Creations This delectable treat is easy to make and will impress your guests Unwrap a Read more…
Health & Beauty
Natural Luxury at the Spa Esmeralda The Perfect Gift for Mom (or You!)
I am convinced that one of the greatest gifts you can give a loved one is the gift of time. Read more…
Karina’s Beauty Rx
As we enter into summer, there is a noticeable change in our bodies and skin. You can maintain a healthy Read more…
Non-Surgical Eyelid and Facial Rejuvenation: Botulinum Toxin and Facial Fillers
The eyes are the natural focus point of a person’s face and convey a wide range of expressions. Naturally, we Read more…
Desert Health ® promotes the Coachella Valley’s Integrated Health Care Community, where conventional medicine and alternative therapies are coming together. We promote prevention and “whole person healing,” recognize accomplishments, celebrate community, revel in sports, educate and inform to the best of our ability, and encourage our readers to “get out and do!”