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4 | PULSE S u m m e r 2 0 1 7 Richard Goodman, who teaches classes at Torrance Memorial, leads a Tai Chi class in Malaga Cove. Photographed by Shane O'Donnell 42 32 34 ON THE COVER HEALTH LINKS 8 TURN DOWN THE HEAT The benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet 10 SPOTLIGHT ON Eating disorders program 11 HAVE A HEART Pediatric cardiologist Brandy Hattendorf wins humanitarian award 12 WAY TO LOSE YMCA pre-diabetes program helps everyone shed pounds 14 INPATIENT DIALYSIS 15 TRAVEL WELL 16 FOUR STARS FOR TORRANCE MEMORIAL Our patient survey tells us what's working 18 ASK THE DOCTOR The mystery of perimenopause 22 CALENDAR 44 FLASH 50 END NOTE Awards recognize Torrance Memorial's star employees HEARTBEATS 24 PARNELLI JONES Auto racing legend puts pedal to the metal to support hometown hospital 32 MARK ANCHETA, MD Transforming how surgical patients are cared for 42 JULIE WEINER Her brother's trauma changes her life C O N T E N T S 24 FEATURES 20 IT TAKES A VILLAGE Community's Child helps homeless and disadvantaged South Bay families 28 TORRANCE MEMORIAL AND CEDARS-SINAI JOIN FORCES The formal affiliation will strengthen both organizations' ability to serve the community. 34 BLENDED THERAPIES Combining conventional, complementary and alternative medicine is helping patients prevent and treat disease. 38 THE CUTTING EDGE OF CANCER RESEARCH Liquid biopsies promise detection and targeted treatment