For Dr Shriram Nene, years spent treating patients as a cardiologist and cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon brought home a difficult realisation: by the time many people reached the operating table, the damage had been accumulating for decades. His book, 21 Days to Good Health, is an attempt to address that gap by making preventive healthcare…
Wellness
There’s no question that well-being is at the top of the C-suite agenda right now. While the pandemic brought worker safety into the spotlight, there’s also been an increased focus on the overall poor state of workforce well-being and the role that organizations play in determining quality of life for employees and their families.
Check Your Mood Day, observed Thursday, Oct. 8, gives people a quick reminder to pause and take a moment to reflect on how they are feeling. The annual event is part of Mental Illness Awareness Week, a national effort to increase understanding about mental health conditions and reassure people that reaching out for help is both normal and necessary.
This story is from the 2025 issue of Discoveries, a UC San Diego Health Sciences magazine.
Experts share a few tools, from dumbbells to resistance bands to cooling towels, to help women get stronger
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time to honor survivors, support those currently in treatment, and empower everyone with evidence-based information that can help reduce risk and improve long-term health.
The holidays are here, and we all have that one person on our list who’s living in their “healing era.” Maybe they’re navigating burnout, embracing self-discovery, or just trying to feel a little lighter, calmer, and more grounded in daily life. This gift guide is for them—and for anyone who wants to support the people…