Medical

As long summer days come to an end, some of us may be noticing a few new brown spots where there weren’t any before.  First and foremost we always suggest you see your dermatologist to determine the nature of these spots.  If in fact these are diagnosed as hyperpigmentation or melasma then a skin-lightening program can help fade these spots away.

On Halloween, our little “trick or treaters” get so much candy, full of sugar and chemical additives.  Sugar is known to cause hyperactivity in children and dental problems, as well as mood swings, depression and obesity.  But, it’s not only the sugar that’s so bad for them.  It’s also the other chemical additives, including artificial and natural flavors and FD&C colors, most of which are derived from coal tar which is a carcinogen.

Insomnia has different patterns: difficulty in falling asleep after retiring, early awakening, intermittent waking through the period of attempted sleep, and even inability to sleep all the night.  Insomnia is often accompanied by dizziness, headache, palpitation, poor memory and mental disorders.

Simple at-home checks help spot foot problems: Back to school season is getting underway, and two Valencia foot and ankle surgeon has some advice for area parents.

Adolescence is a unique stage of development that requires the support of health care professionals.  Teen health care involves more than routine check-ups.  There are diverse health needs such as physical development, body image, nutrition, sexuality, mental health, and screening for use of substances and other risky behaviors.

Question: I really enjoy living in my home, but lately I’ve been feeling afraid at night.  My kids live in another state so they can’t be here to help and my friends have their own health problems.  Do you know how I can feel safe without having to move out of my home?  I’m 84 years old.

Staff, physicians and volunteers at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital are celebrating this week and for good cause!  This week marks the hospital’s 33rd year of providing quality, compassionate healthcare to the Santa Clarita community.
Henry Mayo opened its doors on August 15, 1975 amid farmland and rural communities with 100 beds.  Since then, just as the Santa Clarita Valley has grown in population and number of businesses, the hospital has increased its healthcare services and number of patient beds to meet community needs.  Today, the hospital includes 221 patient beds and more than 1,200 employees.

Before you go scuba diving, you better see your dentist because this sport can lead to jaw joint pain, gum tissue problems, or “tooth squeeze” which is pain in the center of the tooth caused by the changing pressure.  All of these symptoms add up to “diver’s mouth syndrome,” a condition of the mouth that is caused by the mouthpiece and by the air pressure change involved in scuba diving - a sport that is enjoyed by about four million enthusiasts in the United States.  “Diver’s mouth syndrome” is also called barodontalgia.

Saturday can be toughest for those trying to drop pounds, study finds.  Anyone who has avoided Monday morning weigh-ins knows this unalterable truth: Weekends are not a dieter’s friend.

The San Fernando Valley Business Journal acknowledged what Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital’s staff and physicians already know—C.R. “Bob” Hudson is a Top CFO.

Girls are taught that they can be passive or aggressive and males don’t like aggressive females.  Though there’s an increase in aggressive girls, many feel it’s better to be passive.  In being passive, they must wait for their desires to arrive.  By not being an active participant in their lives, insecurity grows.  When we feel insecure, we assume our partner will find a better mate, so we become jealous.

Here is a chance to test your knowledge regarding foot injuries.  The responses will provide you with valuable information and tips you can follow.

Smoking affects the long-term health of smokers and nonsmokers alike, and has been identified as the number one health risk in California. That’s why Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital is urging smokers to heed the advice of physicians and the Surgeon General and make smoking a thing of the past.

Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Offers Free “Care for Your Heart” Community Health Fair

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, research has clearly shown that lowering cholesterol can reduce the risk of heart disease — and the first step is having cholesterol checked.  During Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital’s “Care for Your Heart” community health fair on Friday, September 12, you can find out your cholesterol numbers and learn what you can do to reduce your risks of developing heart disease.

Perhaps you’ve seen the statistics: 74 percent of adults believe that an unattractive smile has a negative impact on a person’s chances for success.  99.7 percent of all Americans believe a smile is an important social aspect.

The cornea is the front clear window of the eye.  A clear cornea is essential to transmit a clear image to the retina, located in the back of the eye.  There are many reasons why a cornea could lose its clarity and cause blurry vision.  These reasons include scarring caused by traumatic injuries, scarring from corneal infections, and genetic diseases such as Fuch’s (rhymes with “Dukes”) endothelial dystrophy and Keratoconus. 

weSPARK Cancer Support Center offers many healing classes to complement your medical treatment and enhance the lives of cancer patients and their families.  This month there will be a special program entitled the “Magic of Mandalas.”

Many of us consider dental offices to be uncomfortable and are anxious to leave upon arrival.  I have recently been in my patients’ position of needing dentistry.  I was kept in the chair for greater than an hour and as an energetic person that was hard.  I do think that the experience was a wonderful refresher in empathy!  The sounds and the inability to move around were the most difficult for me to handle.  Distractions are crucial to making the appointment easier and less stressful.