Hospice is a type of medical care focused on comfort and quality of life for individuals with a serious illness who are no longer seeking curative treatment. It aims to relieve pain, manage symptoms, and provide emotional, social and spiritual support to patients and their families as they approach the end of life. Deciding to… Read more »
July/August 2025
Seeds of Wisdom and Health
- By Candice Nicole
Summer sun and festivities are upon us, so eating lighter foods feels good and makes sense. I am eating salads in plentitude and love adding a healthy variety of crunch with seeds and nuts. My latest favorite is sunflower seeds which I eat out of a bag, or add to avocado toast, summer soups, eggs,… Read more »
This salad dressing is as nourishing as it is flavorful! Creamy avocado provides heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and fiber to keep you feeling satisfied, while fresh lemon juice and vinegar offer a tangy dose of antioxidants that support digestion. Garlic brings powerful anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties, and dill adds a refreshing herbal twist packed with micronutrients… Read more »
As part of the local Blue Zones Project efforts, we are delighted to feature Blue Zones approved recipes from their international kitchen with more healthy at-home offerings to come from local restaurants and chefs. This Hearts of Palm Ceviche is a perfect feel-good summer dish as it brings “all the cool citrus flavor and texture… Read more »
Skincare for Your Summer Body
- By Brook Dougherty
You can’t open Facebook without being assaulted by ads for crepey skin all promising to tighten, lift and restore. But before you reach for your credit card, let’s talk about what your summer body actually needs. First, a reminder: your body skin isn’t just facial skin stretched out. It’s different. It tends to be thicker… Read more »
PRF: A Natural Option for Fine Lines and Fillers
- By Lauren Del Sarto
I often admire the results of beauty enhancements like Botox, but have always been concerned about how my body would react to a synthetic substance under the skin. Now there is a more natural option using your body’s own rejuvenating growth factors called PRF (platelet-rich fibrin). In aesthetics, PRF is considered the next generation of… Read more »
When it comes to growing your money in the stock market, you have two main strategies from which to choose: active investing and passive investing. Each has its own style, goals and level of involvement. Active investing is like being the chef in a kitchen, you pick the ingredients and adjust the recipe to try… Read more »
Wellness Day at The Shops Returns
- By Lauren Del Sarto
The Shops at Palm Desert and Desert Health are proud to present the return of Wellness Day at The Shops, taking place on Saturday, August 2, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly event invites guests of all ages to explore the many local resources our valley has to offer in support of… Read more »
Beat the heat and spend your summer at Berger Foundation Iceplex. Camps and memberships offer something for everyone at the coolest spot in the desert. Kids ages 6-12 who want to learn to skate are invited to attend the Fire & Ice Summer Camps July 21-24 and August 4-7. Half day sessions from 9:00 a.m.… Read more »