Santa Monica Family Physicians

Your questions answered…

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/new-definition-of-long-covid-aims-to-offer-clarity-direction -helpful-is-an-umbrella-definition-of-long-COVID?

Long COVID: Will a new 'consensus definition' help improve care? The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have recently announced a new 'consensus definition' of long COVID, which aims to provide more clarity and direction to healthcare practitioners.

is on the rise. Are you protected?

Whooping cough cases on the rise, nearly 3 times as high as last year: CDC Whooping cough cases are on the rise with at least 4,864 reported this year, nearly three times higher than the 1,746 cases reported at the same time last year.

*Our offices and Urgent Care will be closed on Monday May 27 for Memorial Day.*
Urgent Care will be open on Saturday and Sunday May 25-26th.

Does taking help when you have a cold?

Zinc may slightly shorten duration of common cold symptoms Researchers say zinc won't help prevent you from coming down with a cold, but it may help shorten symptoms by a few days

Want to live longer AND healthier?
Try a HEALTHY diet
(But beware: Not all vegetarian diets are equal!)

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/healthy-vegetarian-diets-may-boost-longevity-slash-heart-disease-death-risk -a-pro-vegetarian-diet-unhealthy?

Healthy vegetarian diet linked to lower risk of death from any cause A new study has found that people who adhere to a healthy pro-vegetarian diet have a lower risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular-related death.

Why are you so tired?
Maybe you need more
>50% of Americans don't get enough...

Over half of Americans aren't sleeping enough, especially young women | MDLinx A new Gallup poll finds that 57% of Americans aren’t getting the sleep they need, with younger women being more sleep-deprived than other groups.

Want to help your knees? Start cycling!
https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/cycling-and-knee-osteoarthritis/

Want to Lower Your Risk of Knee Arthritis? Start Pedaling. Cycling has always been touted as easy on the knees. But actually preventing arthritis? That’s a new one.

Got ? You’re not alone. What’s going on?

It's not just your imagination; norovirus cases are indeed increasing, and this trend is expected to continue | MDLinx Norovirus rates are rising in the Northeastern and Western United States. However, experts say numbers can be hard to track accurately due to delays in reporting and a lack of formal diagnoses.

What causes long Covid? Mitochondria may be to blame…

Long COVID: Are mitochondria to blame for fatigue after exercise? Recent evidence suggests that malfunctions within mitochondria, also known as 'the powerhouses of the cell,' may be to blame for the fatigue experienced by people with long COVID following physical activity.

Offices closed MONDAY 1/15/24 for Martin Luther King Day.
Care open 8:30am - 7:30 pm

What’s the best diet for 2024?

Best diet for 2024 goes to a science-backed style of eating | CNN The 2024 winner of U.S. News & World Report’s best diet category also battles heart disease, diabetes, dementia, cancer, depression and obesity.

hits hard this season —it’s not to late to get a flu shot!

Flu season is intensifying and unvaccinated kids are being hospitalized, doctors caution While older adults are most at risk, young children can also become seriously ill. Some pediatricians say their sickest patients didn't get the flu shot this year.

The cough that just won’t quit: why you have it and what to do about it…

The Cough That Doesn’t End All of New York is hacking. We sent Rachel Sklar on a mission to find out what can help—if anything.

How much exercise do you need for a longer healthier life?

Longevity: Is exercise the key to a longer, healthier life? A new study found that while exercise is important to living a long life, following other healthy lifestyle habits may have an even greater impact.

HOLIDAY HOURS: offices closed Thursday 11/23/23 and Friday 11/24/23. Urgent Care open Friday/Saturday/Sunday 10 am - 2:30 pm

Ever wonder why women live longer than men? Read on…

Life expectancy gap: Women in U.S. now outlive men by nearly 6 years Researchers report that life expectancy in the United States declined in the United States during the COVID-19 with women now outliving men by an average of nearly 6 years

Daylight savings time ends Sunday Nov 5th
What this means for you…

An End of Daylight Saving Time Survival Guide Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 5 this year. Here’s what sleep doctors want you to know about how to help your body adjust to the shorter days.

What you should know about rash…

Is Rash Becoming a More Common Symptom of COVID? If you get infected with COVID, it's possible to experience skin-related issues like rashes. Here's what they look like and whether or not experts are seeing more cases of skin rashes.

How much candy is safe to eat? The answer may surprise you…

How much Halloween candy should you eat? Doctor tells kids to 'eat whatever they want' Millions of pieces of candy will be given out during Halloween, but how much of that candy should you and your children actually eat?

Have you gotten your flu shot? Now’s the time!

Which vaccines should YOU get?

Covid-19, flu, RSV: Here are the vaccine recommendations for fall—and the best time to get them "There are going to be three vaccines people need to consider, depending on their age and situation," says Dr. Andrew Pavia, an infectious diseases physician.

Flu shots available at our offices and most pharmacies.

CDC gives green light to new Covid vaccines—coming to your pharmacy soon!

CDC recommends updated Covid-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older — CNN Everyone ages 6 months and older should get an updated Covid-19 vaccine, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday, to help lower the risk of severe illness, hospitalization or death from the coronavirus.

It’s approved!

What to know as FDA approves new COVID booster amid rising cases, hospitalizations — ABC News The booster could be available as early as this week.

Warm welcome to Dr. Greta Jacobsen, who joined our group in August and is now accepting new patients at our Santa Monica office on 2021 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 625E!
Read more about Dr. Jacobsen here: https://www.providence.org/doctors/family-medicine/ca/santa-monica/greta-jacobsen-1255952941

Our offices and Urgent Care are closed Sept 4, 2023 for Labor Day.
We will reopen Tues Sept 5th.

Time to mask up again: is on the rise

It may be time to break out the masks against Covid, some experts say | CNN If you’re at high risk of serious illness or death from Covid-19, it’s time to dust off those N95 masks and place them snugly over your nose and mouth to protect yourself from a recent uptick of the virus, according to a growing number of experts.

Yes, you should still test for . Here’s when, why, and how…

Do You Still Need to Test for COVID-19? — Health While COVID-19 is no longer a public health emergency, experts recommend following some health protocols—like testing—in an effort to keep everyone healthy and safe. There are a variety of COVID testing options available, though PCR tests remain the gold standard. Experts recommend people take a...

An unwelcome visitor returns this summer. Spoiler alert: It’s

An Unwelcome Visitor Returns This Summer. Hint: It’s Covid. — The Wall Street Journal Hearing about a smattering of Covid cases again? There’s a reason

Check the back seat. EVERY TIME.

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Protecting Your Kids From The Heat Is Even More Crucial In Vehicles. Here's How To Keep Them Safe — LAist Check the backseat. Every time.