Registered nurse Mary Jean VanKrugel, of Community Care Health Center in Huntington Beach, addresses potential concerns about the flu shot:What kinds of reactions can people have from the vaccination?There are very mild side effects from getting a fl... Full story
Nobody likes needles, but they may be a necessary evil during flu season.
Nobody likes needles, but they may be a necessary evil during flu season.
Photo by Mark Rightmire/The Orange County Register click here for our quick Q&A on flu shot concerns I f you’re like me, you’re in that group of people who “don’t do needles.” And you’r... Full story
Learn how vitamin D, aka the sunshine vitamin, can help keep you healthy.
Learn how vitamin D, aka the sunshine vitamin, can help keep you healthy.
photo by BRUCE CHAMBERS/THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER I n the midst of this beautiful summer, make sure to take a small break from the daily grind to do a little sun worshipping – for your health! The UVB rays from the ... Full story
A Spa Gregorie's esthetician offers up a quick list of do's and don'ts to keep in mind as you lay out in the summer heat.
A Spa Gregorie’s esthetician offers up a quick list of do's and don'ts to keep in mind as you lay out in the summer heat.
Photo by Kevin Sullivan/The Orange County Register S ummer is here, school is out and flesh is being released from its poly-cotton bonds. From bikini tops to board shorts, skin is finally back in for Southern California. But b... Full story
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Clinical psychologist Steven Hendlin has some helpful tips to get you on the right psychotherapist's couch.
Clinical psychologist Steven Hendlin has some helpful tips to get you on the right psychotherapist’s couch.
Photo by Chas Metivier/The Orange County Register Your therapist's office should be uncluttered and comfortable. W hile a psychotherapist’s credentials are important, there are other factors to consider when deciding on... Full story
The percentage of overweight children in this country is growing at an alarming rate. Here are some things you can do to keep your kids healthy and fit.
The percentage of overweight children in this country is growing at an alarming rate. Here are some things you can do to keep your kids healthy and fit.
Mark Martinez/The Orange County Register T he Surgeon General says that today's kids are in the worst shape of any generation. He blames this trend on junk food, TV and lack of exercise! The percentage of overweight children i... Full story
No matter who you are – or how far you have to go – there’s still time to carve out that beach body.
Ralph Palumbo Row, Row, Row Your BoatLooking for an upper body workout involving more than push-ups? Check out the San Clemente-based Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club’s new one-hour cardio-kayaking class at Dana Point Harbor. Kayakers use ch... Full story
Here are some tips on boosting your metabolism to help prevent that age-related weight gain.
Here are some tips on boosting your metabolism to help prevent that age-related weight gain.
Photo By Thomas Sullens/The Orange County Register S o why does maintaining a healthy weight get tougher as we age? Well, although most people eat less as they age to compensate for moving less at their desk jobs, their activi... Full story
Are we as in control of our behavior as many of us like to think?
Are we as in control of our behavior as many of us like to think?
P sychologically, there are essentially two types of people: those who believe in and take seriously the existence of the unconscious mind, and those who don't. Believers accept that their decision-making and behavior may be motivated ... Full story

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