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Across the country, one year later, more than 29 million have been infected and there are more than 500,000 deaths due to COVID-19. Here in San Diego County, doctors, nurses and staff at local hospitals on the frontline of combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, look at lessons learned over the past year with the COVID-19 pandemic locally, and what they...

Sharp HealthCare had more than 300 COVID-19 patients in its system as of Dec.7. About 116 of those are at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, just over 100 at Sharp Chula Vista and 15 at Sharp Coronado; Sharp Memorial has around 66. Sharp Grossmont Hospital CEO Scott Evans said this is a significant increase from where they were just a few weeks...

COVID-19 has undoubtedly turned people’s worlds upside down. While the stay-at-home orders, loss of routine and feelings of uncertainty can cause stress and anxiety for many, it can be particularly difficult for those living with mental illness. “In this pandemic, we are facing many unknowns — economically, socially, medically and otherwise,” says Lori Alford, LCSW, a therapist with Sharp Grossmont...

Americans are stressed out. While there is healthy public discourse about stress, much of it focuses on women. But stress can have a severe impact on anyone, regardless of gender. Several studies have demonstrated that, overall, men are less likely to seek out professional help for mental health-related issues. We live in a society where men are culturally conditioned to...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that adults over the age of 60 and those with chronic medical conditions are at a higher risk of severe illness if they contract the new coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19. This leaves many people with Medicare wondering what precautions they should be taking to avoid becoming ill,...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that almost 7,700 people over age 65 were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2017 alone, and more than 257,000 experienced serious injury. Furthermore, drivers over 75 have higher crash death rates than middle-aged drivers. These crash-related deaths and injuries are not necessarily because older adults are poor drivers, but rather,...

The average working American spends 58 minutes a day on housework, but somewhere between scrubbing and scouring, your cleaning regime may be falling short. Disinfecting your home can help reduce the spread of viruses and bacteria, so before you put on those rubber gloves, consider these 10 household areas that are often overlooked. Phones Americans check their cellphones about 47 times...

According to the World Health Organization, 466 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss, including 34 million children. While hearing loss is rarer among people under age 40, the likelihood of a hearing disability increases with age. About 2% of adults age 45 to 54 have disabling hearing loss, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication...

Whether you are thinking about joining a senior living community or are helping an aging parent make the move, it’s important to give yourself plenty of time to understand the options available. Here is a brief overview of senior housing options, along with things to look for when making your decision. Independent living Independent living facilities take various forms. They can be...

If you experienced trauma as a child, you are not alone. In a landmark 1998 study, two-thirds of respondents reported having a traumatic experience in their early years. The study also revealed a link between trauma in a person’s past and poor health later in life. Trauma results from exposure to an incident or series of events that is emotionally...