Congratulations! You’ve just picked up a treasure trove of tips and resources for living long—and living well. Great start! We know that making healthier choices today for a better tomorrow takes discipline, and isn’t always fun. And knowing which choices to make can sometimes feel overwhelming. Eat this, not that. Move more. Stress less. Get… Read more »
In our March/April (2026) edition, we shared the results of the 2025 World Happiness Report. And because there is no such thing as too many “key to happiness” reminders, we thought we’d share this year’s report as well. For more than a decade, the annual World Happiness Report has examined why some countries consistently rank… Read more »
Fall always makes me think of new beginnings. Maybe it was returning to school or nature’s explosion of colorful leaves growing up on the East Coast. To this day, it remains a reflective time, and certainly one filled with gratitude. I continue to be incredibly grateful for Desert Health’s success. Uniting our valley’s medical and… Read more »
As record heat rises, many wonder how our desert community will fare. The City of Palm Springs is taking proactive measures with its first Extreme Heat Summit taking place Friday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The event aims to educate government entities, stakeholders, business owners and residents alike on… Read more »
Before delving into the RSV vaccine, let’s clarify what RSV is—and what it isn’t. RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common virus of the upper respiratory tract that causes mild, cold- and flu-like symptoms, such as nasal congestion and a sore throat. It is a hardy, highly contagious pathogen that is spread through the air… Read more »
It’s been said that when you die, a split-second tape of your entire life plays in your head. There’s a joke among codependents that when they die, the tape that plays in their head is someone else’s life. A codependent will sacrifice their thoughts, wants and needs for those of another. They will give and… Read more »
Activities that promote neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to change and adapt by forming and reorganizing neural connections, are at the forefront of dementia prevention and intervention. Regular exercise is widely known to stimulate neuroplasticity and may play a protective role against dementia, but what is less known is that dancing offers unique benefits.1,2,3 In the… Read more »
In June, high school students in Palm Springs’ sports medicine internship program gathered to get to know each other on a deeper level. Palm Springs High School offers this internship opportunity to juniors and seniors in the Palm Springs Academy of Learning Medicine. In the program, second-year interns mentor first-years as they navigate this new… Read more »
In August, The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert’s Community Food Bank and Aziz Farms gave our valley a great example of what it means to be a good neighbor. In a newly formed partnership, the food bank purchased fresh produce directly from a Coachella Valley farm, with the shared goal of making these local… Read more »
Blue Zones Project Coachella (BZPC) celebrated August with its Ultimate End of Summer Wellness Festival on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Rancho 51 in Coachella. Over 780 community members and 40 community partners came together for a day of wellness, family fun and valuable resources. The festival demonstrated an important part of the Blue Zones Project… Read more »
As September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we thought we’d check in with Bernadette M. Greenwood, RT(R)(MR), (ARRT), PhD(c), chief research officer at HALO Precision Diagnostics in Indian Wells. HALO’s team continues to produce cutting-edge research on diagnostics and treatments that deliver improved outcomes for prostate cancer patients. We first reported on HALO’s advanced diagnostics… Read more »
For many Latino families, healthcare has traditionally extended beyond the doctor’s office. Herbal teas, home remedies, traditional foods, prayer and other healing practices have long been part of family health traditions, and this has been supported by research. In one Southern California study, 90% of Latino patients reported using herbs, while another study found that… Read more »
Many women I meet say some version of the same thing: “I knew something didn’t feel right, and I couldn’t explain it,” or, “I saw the signs, and I still didn’t leave.” If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone, and there is nothing wrong with you. Unhealthy relationships rarely begin with something obvious.… Read more »
“You’re exactly where you need to be.” The words were carved into a worn bench that greeted me each morning at 6:55 a.m. as I walked toward the meditation hall during a recent seven-day silent meditation retreat. No talking. No phone. No reading. No writing. Could you do it? Would you want to? Do you… Read more »
You have heard of painting by numbers, but what about dreaming by numbers? What might dream numbers mean? Although dream interpretation can be very personal, numbers and mathematics are a universal language. Dreams use signs, symbols and numbers to communicate health information. An example of a number dream that saved millions from starvation and illness… Read more »
The energy we bring into conversations has the power to influence, connect and transform. Every interaction carries an emotional tone that can create either openness or resistance, understanding or division. Communication is more than words; it is the exchange of presence, emotion, perspective and intention. Often, how we communicate shapes the outcome of a relationship… Read more »
Pentadecanoic acid, also known as C15, is a recently recognized saturated fatty acid found primarily in dairy products. Mounting evidence suggests C15 has numerous health benefits that support a return to consuming full-fat dairy. Author Stephanie Venn-Watson, DVM, MPH, is a veterinary epidemiologist who studies Navy dolphins in San Diego. She argues that dolphins develop… Read more »
In our last edition, I wrote about the Fasting-Mimicking Diet (FMD) created by modern longevity expert Valter Longo, PhD.1 The evidence-based programs from L-Nutra provide nutritional meals that bring your body into a fasting state, leading to cellular reset through ketosis and autophagy. The health benefits are well documented in peer-reviewed journals via clinical… Read more »
At the end of every busy season, I intentionally weave mindfulness back into my life. Usually, this takes the form of a retreat. This summer, my landing spot was the Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Marin County. Located in the scenic San Geronimo village of Woodacre, the center is built on the traditional land of… Read more »
If you live with low back pain, you know how much it can interrupt your daily life. Sleeping is difficult, chores feel like a burden and even a short walk can be daunting. Moving your body is one of the most reliable ways to reduce back pain over time, and one of the most beginner-friendly… Read more »