This year, Alzheimers Coachella Valley (ACV) is recognizing neurologist Esmaeil Sebti, MD, FAAN, as the recipient of its Edie Keller Leadership Award at its fourth annual fundraising event, the “Endless Possibilities” Gala. Each year, the Edie Keller Leadership Award is given to an exceptional individual who contributes significantly to the community by helping those struggling… Read more »
Today’s youth face many new and ever-evolving challenges. Ronnie’s House for Hope is a local nonprofit providing free peer support grief services to children, teens, their families and adults in the valley. Through group activities, participants are able to share their experiences and create a sense of community. The organization’s goals are to help clients… Read more »
As our valley’s population matures, health care providers and families seek effective ways to support older adults in maintaining active, engaged lifestyles. Recent research in psychology offers promising insights through Self-Determination Theory (SDT), which helps us understand how to nurture genuine motivation in those 55 years and older, leading to better health outcomes and improved… Read more »
As a senior in Cathedral City High School’s Career Technical Education (CTE) Health and Environmental Academy of Learning (HEAL), I can confidently say that this program has set the standard for career preparation in health care. It has provided me with the knowledge, hands-on experience and professional exposure needed to excel in the medical field.… Read more »
Do you notice yourself waking up with jaw pain in the morning? Or, do you notice yourself clenching or grinding your teeth when stressed or angry? Both scenarios can be signs of bruxism, an involuntary habit of clenching or grinding your teeth. Bruxism can happen while awake or asleep, but usually those affected by night… Read more »
In today’s digital landscape, having a strong online presence is not just an option — it’s a necessity. Consumers rely heavily on online searches to find businesses, compare services and make purchasing decisions. If your business isn’t visible where potential customers are looking, you’re losing opportunities to competitors who are visible. Online listings are the… Read more »
The PGA TOUR Champions returns to Mission Hills Country Club March 26-30 for the third-annual Galleri Classic Presented by Spotlight 29 Casino. The tournament will bring the 50+ tour’s top talents back to the desert and shine a light on advances in cancer diagnosis through Galleri, a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood test. Past tournament… Read more »
Winter is the season for many viral infections that cause congestion, cough and sometimes fever. We spend a fortune treating these symptoms, believing and hoping the medications are actually helping us overcome the infection. The truth is they are not. Most medications for congestion, cough and fever are counterproductive, preventing our body from eliminating the… Read more »
Research has proven the benefits of a positive, reliable adult male figure in boys’ lives — but in Riverside County, only a small fraction of the boys who need these role models have them. To this end, Voices for Children is urgently calling for compassionate and empathetic men in Riverside County to step up and… Read more »
My favorite psychologist, John Gottman, PhD, has studied relationships throughout his career. In his “Love Lab,” the world’s first couple’s laboratory which opened in 1986 at the University of Washington, he has studied over 3,000 couples. Because of this, he can predict within 15 minutes of an argument which marriages will end in divorce within… Read more »
Behavioral health professionals, college professors and alumni from College of the Desert (COD) and California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert (CSUSB), came together on Nov. 12 to inspire 200 students from six local high schools to pursue careers in health care, especially behavioral health and social work. The event, “Let’s Get Psyched!” was presented… Read more »
Blue Zones Project, a first-of-its-kind population health initiative, is making exciting progress in Riverside County with the announcement of its local leadership for Palm Springs and Coachella. Geoff Kors, former Palm Springs mayor and city councilmember, has been appointed executive director for Blue Zones Project Palm Springs, while Angela Zepeda, recently re-elected Coachella city clerk… Read more »
Earlier this year, students majoring in kinesiology at California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert (CSUSB) had the unique opportunity to enroll in two courses, Physical Activity and Aging, and Exercise Testing and Prescription. These courses allowed students to interact and connect with adult community members in the Coachella Valley over a three-week experience titled,… Read more »
I believe our purpose on Earth is to elevate our positive experiences and lift each other up in an effort to make this world a better place. We can empower ourselves to do that. It’s not always easy and may seem daunting at times, but any challenges we face can serve as opportunities. Even just… Read more »
Among the many favorable reasons to live in the Coachella Valley, air quality is not one of them. The condition has worsened since tropical storm Hillary made landfall in August of 2023. Since then, concern has grown about the health effects of the air we breathe. Many are committed to elevating the conversation, a goal… Read more »
Combining pioneering therapies with modern technology, a new support group has recently formed for those affected by cancer. Named New ECaP (New Exceptional Cancer Patients), it offers online sessions hosted by local integrative medical hypnotherapist Roger Moore in partnership with Cancer Pathways, and features guest appearances by renowned author and revolutionary wellness guru Bernie Siegel,… Read more »
Similar to Peter Attia, MD, author of Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity and host of The Drive podcast, Casey Means, MD, left her residency training in a surgical specialty to pursue a career in preventive medicine after graduating from Stanford Medical School. Rather than undoing the damage so many Americans inflict upon themselves… Read more »
In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, the voices of older adults often go unheard. Yet, listening to them is not just a matter of respect; it is a crucial aspect of building a compassionate and informed society. Anthropologists agree that in prehistoric times, the accumulated wisdom of older people was a key to survival.1 It is… Read more »
The Health and Environmental Academy of Learning (HEAL) at Cathedral City High School (CCHS) is an accredited program that students traditionally join during their freshman year. During their four years in the academy, students have the opportunity to explore a variety of health care careers, learn life-saving skills such as first aid and CPR, and… Read more »
A new movement is taking place that brings emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate and purpose-driven men together in support and solidarity of one another. Since the beginning of time, society has pushed men toward a subtle, unique type of emotional isolation. Often, men don’t feel comfortable talking about their lives or how they feel about things… Read more »