First comes the baby bump, then comes the “Mommy Makeover” plastic surgery

After the baby bump, recapture your pre-pregnancy figure with Mommy Makeover plastic surgery.

Confidence on the upswing: San Diego real estate sales continue on high demand

By Joan Schultz The San Diego real estate market is making a rapid comeback, rejuvenating buyers’ confidence when it comes to investing in real property. Sellers are eager to place their homes on the fast-moving market, while buyers are enjoying reasonable pricing and low interest terms. The confidence is due in part to a recent [...]

Research Report: Computer scientists create game to teach programming

Teaching computer science below the college level is difficult, because of few qualified instructors for students in elementary to high school. So, a computer scientist at the Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego and his graduate students set out to reach students outside of the classroom. The result is CodeSpells; a video game designed to keep children engaged while they cope with the challenges of learning programming.

Secrets in a strand of hair: A new window on cardiovascular health

By Dr. Michael Wright Blood samples are generally considered the gold standard for determining cardiovascular risk, but as a new study suggests, traditional health screenings may be on the line now that a new form of testing is making headlines in heart health. According to a Dutch study published in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of [...]

Honor our planet by ‘going green’ on Earth Day with these food and cooking tips

Earth Day is celebrated globally on April 22 as folks pay homage to the planet’s bounty with a rekindling of community awareness and commitment to a cleaner, greener, safer place in the universe we call home. So rally your sustainable sensibilities while kicking up your heels and shrinking your carbon footprints.

Dental Implants: Are They Right For You?

By Dr. Joe D’Angelo Dental care and upkeep is an important part of your overall health, at all stages of life, regardless of your age. When it comes to taking care of your teeth, brushing and flossing are just some of the ways you can have a healthy and beautiful mouth for years to come. [...]

A farm in the city: sustainable urban agriculture in San Diego

Sustainable urban agriculture is the key to a more localized, efficient and environmentally-friendly food supply.

Creative Ways to Finance Your Child’s Orthodontics Without Using Credit Cards

By Dr. Robert Sunstein, The Sunny Smile Specialist When it comes to your child’s confidence, nothing speaks louder than a beautiful, straight smile. And it goes without saying that your child can have an attractive smile well into adulthood with the use of orthodontic braces. But as many parents can attest, finding a way to [...]

CO2 laser resurfacing in La Jolla proves successful for removing sun-induced wrinkles

By Dr. Nasrin Mani, La Jolla Laser With summer just around the corner, it comes as no surprise that women everywhere are looking forward to the perpetual warmth of the summer season. But as many sun goddesses already know, the sun isn’t too kind when it comes to keeping skin looking and feeling young. That’s [...]

Allowance futures: An investment vehicle for our times

At an Easter brunch with friends, we were discussing the difficulty of finding good financial investments at a time when real estate has been problematical and most conservative vehicles are paying less than 1 percent.

In a similar (if less volatile) market some years back, my now-husband, Olof (whom I was dating at the time), concluded after considerable contemplation and, more to the point, a lot of observation during weekends he spent at our house, that the investment of choice was allowance futures.