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Why Is “Social Distancing” So Important To Fight Coronavirus?

02 Apr, 2020

Coronavirus is a pandemic affecting us in Glendale CA and across the world. So, why is “social distancing” so important to beat this virus? We’ll explain.

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Afraid of the Doctor? Don’t Be!

18 Feb, 2020

You should never delay getting medical attention when you need it, simply because you’re afraid of going to the doctor. Here’s why you can breathe easy!

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With Tax Penalty Ending, Covered California Sees Enrollment Drop

01 Mar, 2019

Now that the tax penalty for not carrying health insurance has been removed, Covered California is seeing a sharp decline in the number of people enrolled in a plan.

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Why The Cash Pay Model Is Better Than Insurance

30 Jan, 2019

There’s no doubt about it: the way Americans think about paying for healthcare is rapidly changing. More and more, a cash-based model is making way more sense than the old, broken insurance system.

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Extreme Carb Diets Might Be Shortening Your Lifespan

29 Aug, 2018

It seems like some fad diets these days are saying that you should eat almost no carbs… or that you should eat almost all carbs. As it turns out, science suggests both approaches are dangerous.

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Can Doctors Enter The Discussion About Cost Of Care?

20 Aug, 2018

Dr. Momjian pens this special editorial discussing the role of physicians in determining cost of care policy and discussion throughout the country.

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Is Video Game Addiction Disorder Real?

27 Jun, 2018

The World Health Organization has officially recognized video gaming addiction as a classifiable disorder. However, not everyone agrees with their findings.

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Does Chiropractic Care Work?

05 Jun, 2018

Ask around about chiropractors, and you’ll get a variety of opinions ranging from “they changed my life to” “that’s pseudoscience.” So, which is it? Does chiropractic care really work?

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Married Couples Share Diabetes Risk

22 May, 2018

A fascinating new study may have found a connection between spouses’ BMI and their shared risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Find out what this means for your relationship, and how you can stay healthy together.

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Deadly Falls Are Getting More Frequent For The Elderly

14 May, 2018

Fatal falls are on the rise in America’s senior population; but the consensus from medical experts is that many of these are avoidable. Learn how to protect your aging loved ones from a preventable fall.

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