Carlsbad author brings Gen Z’s mental health crisis into focus
CARLSBAD — Carlsbad native Aly Vredenburgh has released a new book that delves into the mental health challenges faced by Generation Z, offering insights and...
Men’s Health
UCSD researchers caution against unregulated ‘magic mushrooms’
REGION — A type of “magic mushroom” is gaining interest in the United States, but scientists at UC San Diego warned this week that it...
Fall detox: Tips for shifting your approach to food
As school has started and the seasons have shifted, my family and I are also looking for a shift in ourselves. We’ve long wanted to...
Men’s Shed group to launch in North County
Carlsbad By The Sea retirement community is sponsoring the launch of a new men’s group in North County. Men’s Shed, a global movement that began...
Scripps doctor brings awareness to skin cancer prevention
REGION — As doctors report an uptick in advanced-stage melanoma diagnoses, Dr. Hugh Greenway, a dermatologic surgeon with Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center, is ramping...
Encinitas father on mission to find cure for Dupuytren’s disease
ENCINITAS — For Encinitas resident Kurt Harrington, Dupuytren’s contracture is a painful reality that he has learned to live with for the past decade. But...
San Marcos combat veteran confronts PTSD stigmas, misconceptions
REGION — Post-traumatic stress disorder is a highly misunderstood illness that approximately 6% of the United States population experiences at least once in their lifetimes....
NTENTION TALK: Your health is vital
As my family and I have recovered from COVID-19 for the first time in three years, I am reminded of the importance of basic health....
Digging into zero-waste groceries at Local Scoop in Encinitas
Katie Fletcher prescribes food as medicine in this sanitary zero waste, package, and plastic-free shop....
NTENTION Talk: How to remove the noise
Life feels so fast most days, and it has become a skill to slow down and connect. Of course, we value productivity and doing more...
How to set the tone for your new year
Happy New Year everyone! We hope you had a wonderful holiday break where you had a chance to pause and connect with the ones you...
NTENTION Talk: Finding joy this holiday season
As I sat around the Thanksgiving table with loved ones and friends, I was taken aback by just how much love there was. Behind the...
NTENTION Talk: Giving thanks to our body through running
As we enter the season of gratitude and appreciation, let us turn inward for a moment and give our bodies the gift of movement. And...
Holistic Dentistry: What is the microbiome?
The terrain of our bodies, its ‘microbiome,’ is host to trillions of microorganisms. Some are beneficial and some are not. You might hear about the...
De-stress for a healthier mouth: How stress affects your dental health
New Year’s is always a time for optimism as we look forward to healthy, happy and prosperous. times ahead. Meanwhile, we are in the aftermath...