The back-to-school physical is an important part of your child’s healthcare. This is an excellent opportunity to have your child checked out from head to toe. What is the purpose…

What’s the goal of tackling a sports physical every season?  Written By Stephanie SturdyPhotograph By Scott Henderson Parents want to do everything possible to keep their children healthy and prevent…

Doctor: Dr. Ziad SkaffSpecialty: Hematology & Oncology Marked by the death of his grandfather to small cell lung cancer, Dr. Ziad Skaff entered medicine with a promise to present his…

Practical advice for creating an aging in place plan Written By Skip JohnsonPhotograph By lightpoet According to AARP, 88 percent of people ages 50 to 80 wish to grow old…

Edamame + Cucumber Special and Alaska sushi rolls Contributor Erin Miles, RD, LDPhotograph By Maggie Wilcox From simple standards to over-the-top edible art, this East Bay sushi spot wraps fresh…

Photograph By Mironov Vladimir THE FLAW: In the morning, we’re often too focused on preparing for the day to prioritize a meal. By evening, we feel overly hungry and are…

You want to know: Fresh fruits and veggies are vibrant, delicious and plentiful in the summer, but time and budget constraints may have us reaching for convenient frozen bags and…

Dr. Kay Durst carries on a legacy of family medicine east of the Cooper Written By Stratton LawrencePhotographs By Scott Henderson & courtesy of Dr. Kay Durst Long before putting…

Osteoarthritis may be an ancient issue (scientists have unearthed evidence of the condition in the Neanderthal’s backbone and Egyptian Queen Nefertari’s mummified knees), but nearly half of today’s senior population…

Melatonin supplements can help you drift off to dreamland Written By Jenny PetersonPhotographs By Prostock-studio & New Africa A good night’s sleep is essential for physical well-being, and even just…