Medical

The Fourth of July is a time for celebration, good food and fireworks! As exciting as it all is, please be sure to remain fire-safe this holiday. In doing so, here are a few tips and reminders to consider:With the exception of a professional fireworks show, fireworks are illegal in the City of...

Untreated hearing loss has been known to be connected with a number of health conditions such as heart disease and depression, but a new study shows that accidental injury could be another health concern to add to that list.Using data collected from the National Health Interview Survey between...

What are your goals for the summer? Relaxation? Fun? Adventure? Summertime is the perfect opportunity for all the above! But have you considered setting some goals that can help you enjoy these ventures even more?“Self-care is at the center of improving our mood and experiencing greater...

Also known as brachioplasty, an arm lift procedure reduces the amount of skin that can hangs from the upper arm, leading to a tighter, more toned appearance. It is an outpatient procedure that can be performed at the Valencia Plastic Surgery location.Benefits of an Arm LiftThe back of the arms...

Routine dental care is an essential part of keeping your teeth healthy and fighting against plaque and cavities. You can receive necessary cleanings, x-rays, and other services that are designed to protect your teeth and ensure the health of your gums and tongue. A Santa Clarita dentist can...

Microneedling is a noninvasive procedure that uses a device containing small needles to create micro-injuries in the skin. The punctures stimulate growth factors and cytokines thus causing the formation of new blood vessels and collagen production. These new, healthy cells produce the visible...

From helping you eat to expressing emotion to talking—your teeth play an important role in your everyday life, making it essential that you look after them. With proper care and maintenance, you can keep your teeth happy and healthy for a lifetime.The dental health experts at Skyline Smiles are...

It is not uncommon for me to see a patient who was initially referred outside of the Santa Clarita Valley for care that can be rendered here at the highest level. Sometimes competitive pressures and financial alliances are the reason behind the referral. Other times it is because a family...

To Physicians & Medical PractitionersValencia Medical Center is one of the pioneer centers in Regenerative Medicine and PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy for the following:Joint pain injuries of knee, shoulder & elbowOsteoarthritis and inflammationOur highly concentrated PRP injections...

  More and more science is coming out on the role of food and brain health. Most of us under-stand the ‘mind-body’ connection when we are nervous and feel butterflies in our stomach or our heart races when we are excited, but many do not relate how the quality of food we eat impacts our...

When you find yourself mulling over the “cost” of hearing aids and searching for “cheap” de-vices, consider the investment you’re willing to make in improving your life and the lives of those around you. Research has shown that treating hearing loss with hearing aids has a direct positive...

Bad breath or halitosis is an embarrassing problem most people don’t care to talk about. It can certainly affect one’s self-confidence and ability to socialize. There can be many factors involving bad breath. Some are odor-causing foods, tooth decay, gum disease, bacteria growing on the tongue,...

  A toothache can cause a great deal of discomfort and have a major impact on your quality of life, especially if it has been something that you have been dealing with for a prolonged amount of time. There is a wide range of symptoms and causes for toothaches and having the insight of a...

Over the past century, transferring fat from one area of the body to another has become increasingly successful. The popularity of liposuction has advanced the field to the point where fat can safely be harvested from one area and injected into another. This technique is being used in cosmetic...

Microneedling is a noninvasive procedure that uses a device containing small needles to create micro-injuries in the skin. The punctures stimulate growth factors and cytokines thus causing the formation of new blood vessels and collagen production. These new, healthy cells produce the visible...

Cold sores appear as an inflamed cluster of blisters around the lip, under the nose or on the chin. It is often associated with itching, burning or pain before the blisters develop. The blisters form a yellowish crust over the course of a few days, which sometimes open to reveal a shal-low...

June Marks the halfway point of the year, and often causes many to think “Only six more months ‘till Christmas!” And for some, especially those with kids, it marks the end of school and the unofficial start of summer.June is when the weather starts getting hot. People go on vacation; spend time...