Knowing more about the causes and symptoms of allergies can help people avoid allergic reactions and seek treatments to help them find relief.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person's to think clearly or perform…

Lompoc Valley Medical Center wants to help you receive the full spectrum of quality mental and emotional support you deserve, especially during times…

Having healthy bones and joints is a crucial component of your overall physical well-being. In fact, the health of your bones and joints may affect…

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are common among animals and humans. In humans…

Managing your diabetes can help you live a long healthy life by taking care of yourself daily. This can impact every part of your body, so it is…

Digestive health and wellness play an important role in immunity and in one’s overall physical and mental health. Many times, digestive health…

Follow this primer to learn about the different types of gynecologic cancers, how each one is detected and treated, and how you can reduce your risk…

Focusing on skin health is an important part of a healthy lifestyle because the skin is an outward representation of one’s inner state of health

It’s never too late to start on a path toward healthy aging. Follow our primer on wellness and aging to maximize your years of healthy living.

Heart disease is currently the No. 1 cause of death in the United States and costs the country about $1 billion per day. If you're concerned about…

Typically, flu viruses spread by droplets from coughing, sneezing. The flu can also be spread by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it…

Lung health and wellness is about practicing a set of healthy behaviors that maintain and optimize your respiration and lung functionality. Poor lung…

Men have unique health issues and concerns. Learn everything you need to know about men’s health, from prostate care, testosterone, mental health…

The concept of having “good nutrition” does not have to be an all or nothing endeavor.

Are you currently providing care for a loved one in Lompoc? If so, you are not alone. In fact, 1 in 6 adults in our community are caregivers just like…

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are widespread illnesses, but symptoms and presentations can be subtle. Here is a primer on when to suspect an…

Weight control plays a highly important role in your overall health. Maintaining a healthy weight contributes to good physical and mental wellness…

Women's health is a topic area that guides a woman through the stages of her life, as well as the conditions and diseases that may occur. Women and…