Born and raised in the desert, Dr. Nina Khanna Stevens is the daughter of two physicians at Eisenhower Medical Center. Growing up around medicine, she witnessed the profound impact her parents had on their patients — an example that shaped her own approach to care.
Back when alpha, delta, and theta were simply Greek letters, ancient Grecian bathers enjoyed spiffed-up spa technology, mainly related to systems of pipes and aqueducts that delivered water to communal bathhouses. Three millennia later, modern-day spas remain rooted...
When exactly does “old age” begin? The answer has shifted over time. In 1800, most people didn’t make it past 30. By 1900, 40 was considered a decent run. Fast-forward another century and reaching 70 is hardly unusual. Today, thanks to modern medicine and healthier...
When Indio resident Shay Moraga was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, her world shifted. And when she was declared cancer-free after treatment, she noticed that support went away just as the disease had. She knew something had to change. Co-founded in 2018 with...
Inside Agim Salon, tucked into The Gardens on El Paseo, the energy is dynamic. The salon is elegant without being stuffy, relaxed but undeniably refined, with a mix of European flair, Hollywood polish, and a rock ’n’ roll edge that’s become owner Agim Rakipi’s...
Each year, Palm Springs Life invites readers to vote for their favorite businesses, experiences, and attractions across Greater Palm Springs in our city-by-city Best of the Best competition. Below, you’ll find this year’s winners for Best Spas. Explore the full list...
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Advances in hearing aid technology have made it easier than ever to stay connected and engaged, and experts say early intervention can make a big difference. Hearing loss doesn’t happen all at once — it’s a slow process, says Dr. Wade Zarella, director of audiology at...
Sight is often considered the most valued of the five senses — and the one most people can’t imagine living without. That makes it all the more important to take proactive steps to protect it. Regular screening exams with an optometrist or general eye care provider...
Turns out your parents were right — carrots really do support healthy eyesight. The carotenoids responsible for the vivid yellow, orange, and red hues of fruits and vegetables are antioxidants and a good source of vitamin A. “In retinal diseases such as age-related...
Whether you’re stretching on a shaded patio or ascending the rocky trails above Tahquitz Canyon, your body is innately sensing, balancing, and adjusting to its surroundings. Think of proprioception as the body’s internal compass — constantly processing its position in...
At its most basic, the biome is a habitat. And as it turns out, our bodies are home to more microbiomes than we can count. “One of the areas where there’s huge expansion right now is the finding that almost each region of the body seems to have its own unique...
Is your cataract surgery referral being influenced by money? Cataract surgery is the single most commonly performed surgery in the country. It’s also among the most under-reimbursed. With Medicare’s low, fixed payments, many surgical practices feel financial pressure...
What are the most effective options for addressing thinning hair? There have been numerous advances in our understanding of hair senescence and loss. We now understand that hair follicles respond well to the application of stem cells and growth factors directly to the...
There’s a certain kind of calm that settles in when the noise stops. When distractions fade, and you lean into the stillness, ideas often come more clearly, and the body begins to unwind. Studies show that incorporating quiet time into a daily routine offers a range...
What strategies do you recommend for IVF patients to help manage stress? IVF can be a rollercoaster. Building a strong support network — whether that’s family, friends, or groups with others facing similar experiences — can be invaluable. Therapy or counseling also...
Long before modern science explored its benefits, people recognized sound’s impact on the body and mind. Sound healing has ancient roots, woven into the traditions of cultures across India, Egypt, Greece, and China. That understanding of sound’s restorative potential...
Eat more protein? Check. Eat more fiber? Check. Eat more fat? Wait — really? Few topics in nutrition stir as much debate as fat: how much of it we should eat and what kind. Starting in the 1970s, the U.S. government began urging Americans to adopt low-fat diets. Food...
Smell might just be our most intriguing sense. Like the other four, it informs us about the world we live in, but it has other tricks up its sleeve. It’s a time machine that can waft us back through decades in our own life story. It’s a prophet that can enable some...
Once used only as an anesthetic, ketamine is now among the fastest-acting tools in mental healthcare. Administered in small, controlled doses, it is primarily used by people struggling with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and PTSD. Unlike...
Therapy can be a lifeline. But with options ranging from CBT and EMDR to high-tech treatments like MeRT and ketamine therapy, finding the right fit can feel overwhelming. So where do you begin? According to Dr. Dakota Carter, a psychiatrist at Eisenhower Health in...
Kate Hudson on Music, “Song Sung Blue,” and Life in Palm Desert
