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Can yoga make you taller?
I recently had a physical and had all the usual things checked — cholesterol, weight, blood pressure and height. My...
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Most of us recall being reminded by our parents or teachers to practice good posture by telling us to “stand...
Read moreFeelings of guilt tear at one’s soul
The call came at 1 a.m. — the call that never should have come, the call that Bruce would have...
Read moreFitness is a challenge worth taking on
A little over three years ago during a bike ride I was hit by a car and left with a...
Read moreThe falls and breaks of childhood
Fractures are the most common and potentially serious childhood injuries and they are the number one reason for a referral...
Read moreUCLA Medical Group among the best
MID-CITY When seeking healthcare, the UCLA Medical Group continues to provide some of the best services around. One of the...
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