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    Chill Out. Doctor's Orders.

    You need to chill out. Seriously. Doctor’s orders. Research has long established a link between anxiety and health issues as grave as cancer and heart disease. In today’s world, stressors are everywhere. But thankfully, so are the antidotes to stress. From yoga studios in your local shopping center to mediation apps on your phone, there … Read More

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    Tips for Better Sleep During the Holidays

    The holidays are a wonderful time of year, but between festive gatherings, last minute shopping, and family visits – it can be the busiest time of year as well. To ensure you have the happiest season of all, it’s important not to underestimate the importance of sleep. Research shows time and again that sleep protects … Read More

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    When the Best Prescription is No Prescription

    “Get rest and drink plenty of fluids,” might not sound like adequately aggressive medical advice. If you’ve dragged yourself out of bed to visit an urgent care or your doctor’s office, you will probably feel somewhat cheated by an admonition to head right back to bed and stay there until you feel better. Most likely, … Read More

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    Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag First in Orange County to Offer New Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

    Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute at Hoag is the first in Orange County to offer a new, cutting-edge treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation therapy is the first implantable device for treating OSA. “At Hoag, we are always looking for state-of-the-art treatment options to benefit our patients,” said Jay Puangco, … Read More

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    9 Hacks for Heart-Healthy Holidays

    Turkey and ham. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Your mom’s special stuffing and aunt’s tuna casserole. Oh, and don’t forget the potato salad. You’ll be hard-pressed to enter the holiday season without eating — a lot. And though extremely delicious, all of these traditional family favorites also come with a hefty price tag of salt, sugar, … Read More

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    100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs | 2018

    Becker's Healthcare named Hoag to the 2018 edition of the “100 hospitals and health systems with great heart programs.” The hospitals named on this list are national leaders in cardiovascular healthcare and have invested in their cardiology and cardiovascular surgery programs. Many institutions pioneered groundbreaking procedures and remain on the forefront of heart care today. … Read More

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    There's New Hope of Not Only Delaying, but Reversing Symptoms of Dementia

    New research suggests that if identified early, the molecule in the brain that leads to the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease can possibly be removed, which could then result in the reversal of symptoms of dementia. The findings were a key part of a recent presentation from Dr. William Shankle, a neurologist and program director of … Read More

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    California Hospital Safety Grades Released for Fall 2018

    83 California hospitals received an A grade in hospital safety, according to new Fall 2018 ratings released by the Leapfrog Group on Thursday. The nonprofit group found that of the more than 2,600 hospitals graded in the country, 32 percent earned an A grade. The Leapfrog Group explains that its rating system is focused entirely … Read More

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    Hoag Irvine Opens New Emergency Department

    Irvine promotes itself as the safest city in the country crime wise. For accident rates and medical emergencies among its some 277,000 residents, maybe not so much. “When we took over the hospital in 2010, we anticipated 50 [emergency department] visits a day, based on the prior hospital operator’s daily census,” said Marcy Brown, vice … Read More