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What is good posture? What are the mechanics of proper lifting? What are the long term effects of bad posture or spine issues?Listen in as Jason A. Liauw, MD, explains how to take care of your back- what good posture is, the long term effects it can have on your body and minimally invasive treatment options.

Common lower back problems may cause sciatica symptoms – which can vary from mild and infrequent, to debilitating and constant. When sciatica pain caused by lower back problems becomes unbearable, it may be time to seek out treatment. Physiatrist specializing in spine disorders at the Orange Coast Memorial Center for Spine Health, Jason R. Koh, DO, discusses recognizing symptoms of sciatica, how to manage the pain, and treatment options available to treat lower back issues which cause sciatica symptoms.

Minimally invasive robotic surgery can help you get back on your feet faster. Listen in to Elvira Klause, MD, and learn about the benefits and treatment options with robotic hernia surgery.

Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to have health benefits. Products sold as probiotics include foods, dietary supplements, and non-oral products, such as skin creams. Probiotics have positive digestive health benefits and been shown to treat a variety of health problems, but not all probiotic products are created equal. Listen in as Bhavesh B. Shah, MD discusses the possible health benefits of probiotics, and which ones you can trust.

Nearly 4 million babies are born in the United States each year. While pregnancies are common, most families have a lot of questions about pre-pregnancy planning.How early does pre-pregnancy planning start?  What kind of vitamins should you be taking? When should you stop taking birth control?These and other questions are discussed with Danielle Dawes, RN, WHNP-BC, women’s health nurse practitioner.

There is a lot more to know about statins than a drug that can decrease your cholesterol. Join Ryland E. Melford, MD, a specialist certified in Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine, as he discuss the uses, benefits and side effects of statins and debunks the myths surrounding this well-known treatment.

More than 50 million people in the U.S. experience neck or back pain.  When everyday activities such as walking, shopping or working become difficult and unbearable, it may be time to seek out treatment. Medical Director at the Orange Coast Memorial Center for Spine Health, Medhat Mikhael, MD, discusses treatment options for long-term and recent spine issues, how to choose the right treatment option for your specific back problem, and the new advances in how to diagnose and treat spine and back pain.

You or someone in your family needs immediate medical attention, do you know whether to take them to an urgent care center or the emergency room? Dr. Bare is here to talk about the differences between Urgent Care and the ER and explain when it’s best to choose Urgent Care.

Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Gastroenterologist, Ashkan Farhadi, MD, discusses how colorectal screenings and getting regularly scheduled colonoscopies can detect colorectal disease during its earliest stages, how lifestyle adjustments can help prevent colorectal cancer and treatment options for those battling this disease.

Saddleback Memorial is the only hospital in South Orange County with TrueBeam, the latest radiation technology developed to treat cancer with pinpoint accuracy. Join Linda Chan M.D., a board certified radiation oncologist as she discusses the TrueBeam technology and the extraordinary benefits of breath hold technology, especially for breast cancer patients.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in America – affecting close to 20 percent of the population. While treatment is available, the stigma surrounding mental illness often prevents people from seeking help.Tammy Heilemann, LCSW, is here to help you understand what are anxiety disorders and what are there different types?

The tonsils and adenoids are the body’s first line of defense for the immune system, but we often hear about them being removed. Most of the time, children have their tonsils removed, but there are some cases where adults need them removed.Kathy Yu-Syken, MD, is here to explain what tonsils are and what is their role in the body?

About one in three people have allergies in the U.S., including children, but many people are underdiagnosed or undiagnosed. Only about 10 to 20 percent of the population knows they have allergies, with the majority being unaware of what they’re allergic to.Christopher Parrish, MD is here to discuss allergies, their diagnoses and treatments.

Heart disease is the No.1 killer of American men and women. While most people blame modern lavish lifestyles for the prevalence heart disease, there could be more to the history of heart disease.When did heart disease become a popular topic in modern medicine?Can heart disease be caused by genetic factors?Greg Thomas, MD is here today to discuss these questions and more, to help you better understand heart disease.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third (34.9% or 78.6 million) of U.S. adults are obese. While diet and exercise are essential to successful weight-loss, when one’s body mass index (BMI) reaches the level of obesity, additional help may be needed to obtain long-term weight loss. Michael Russo, MD, general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery at the MemorialCare Center for Obesity at Orange Coast, discusses recent data regarding weight-loss success rates, new minimally invasive technology available to surgically treat obesity, as well as current trends and success rates of all surgical options currently available.

Everyone is faced with a unique sleep challenge that impacts the entire body. Think of your body as a chain and sleep disorders as a kink, interrupting your body’s natural rhythm. Today we learn from Tamera Godfrey, RPSGT, about the importance of sleep studies and identifying the kink in your body’s chain.

A complex abdominal aortic aneurysm is an abnormal ballooning of the wall of the aorta, the main artery supplying blood to the lower part of the body. This specific type of aneurysm is referred to as the “silent killer” since symptoms are often not present and if it ruptures, it often leads to death. Vascular surgeon, Dr. Wang Teng, discusses the causes and symptoms of a Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, as well as treatment using a fenestrated endovascular stent graft. Dr. Teng is one of few vascular surgeons in the nation trained to use the fenestrated endovascular stent graft, and was the first to perform the surgery in Southern California in January 2013.

Life expectancy for lifetime smokers is at least 10 years shorter than that for non-smokers and it has been estimated that active smoking is responsible for close to 90% of lung cancer cases. Lung cancer is often found late and in an advanced stage making it difficult to treat. However, smoking is the most important risk factor for lung cancer that can be modified. Quitting smoking is very difficult, but the success rate is high with the right help.Debbie Oates, RN is here to discuss helpful ways for you to quit smoking and how Long Beach Memorial is here to help.

Do you find that you can’t always make it to the restroom on time? Do you struggle with long road trips or even just a simple trip to the grocery store? You may be suffering from urinary incontinence, but it is treatable.Learn more about Controlling the Urge to Go from Judy Choi, MD,a urologist at Long Beach Memorial.

Left untreated, atrial fibrillation can cause life-threatening complications, such as stroke or heart failure. For millions of people, a steady and predictable heartbeat has been replaced by an irregular or extremely rapid one. These abnormal heart rhythms are called arrhythmias, and the most common form is atrial fibrillation, or AFib. Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist with the MemorialCare heart and Vascular Institute at Orange Coast, Thuy Le, MD, discusses the symptoms and treatment options for AFib, along with, when to seek treatment and the best course of care for this condition.