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Olipop brand prebiotic sodas on a shelf.
Healthy Lifestyle
Daniel Kasprowicz leads UCLA Health staff walking in the 53rd annual LA Pride Parade on Sunday
Healthy Lifestyle

How UCLA Health’s Pride Network empowers LGBTQ+ employees

“To have a supportive community outside and at work is so crucial.”
May 10, 2024   |  
5 min read
Anxiety & mental health
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Medication and talk therapy may help with panic disorders

Can you please talk about panic attacks? Each time I have one, I can't eat, sleep or socialize. The medication I was given has severe side effects. Are there other treatments or other things I can do? Sometimes just my thoughts trigger an attack, and I'm in it for a month with no relief.
May 8, 2024   |  
3 min read
Mammogram screening
Cancer,
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Parkinson's disease
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GLP-1 medications may slow progression of Parkinson’s symptoms

I have Parkinson's disease. I was diagnosed 10 months ago, and it is already affecting my ability to walk and to use my hands. My husband recently read that there's a diabetes drug that can slow down the symptoms. Do you know anything about that?
May 6, 2024   |  
3 min read
Therapy dogs
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People with PTSD can benefit from therapy dogs

My brother was just diagnosed with PTSD. I would like to know more about that. A guy in his veterans’ support group who got a therapy dog says it's helping him feel better. I'm interested in any research about therapy dogs and PTSD. Are they a good idea?
May 3, 2024   |  
3 min read
Weight scale
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Rapid weight loss can lead to loss of muscle mass

I am 74 years old and have Type 2 diabetes. I was prescribed Ozempic, and it helped lower my A1C. I also lost 22 pounds, which I'm happy about. I have heard you can also lose muscle on Ozempic, so I'm concerned. What can I do to avoid that?
May 1, 2024   |  
3 min read
bloating blog
Healthy Lifestyle

6 things you can do to prevent bloating

Bloating can be uncomfortable. Here are six ways to prevent bloating — including habits and foods to avoid — and when to see a doctor about it.
April 29, 2024   |  
5 min read
Vaccination
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Flu shot may help prevent heart attacks

I can't stop thinking about what my doctor said when I got my flu shot last fall. I'm a 55-year-old man, and I have a history of high blood pressure. He said the flu shot will give me extra protection against having a heart attack. What is the connection?
April 29, 2024   |  
3 min read
Kidney
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Hemodialysis allows machine to act as artificial kidney

A good friend of our family is on the kidney transplant list and is having hemodialysis. Can you please explain what that entails? My wife and I want to help, but we don't want to bother him with a lot of questions.
April 26, 2024   |  
3 min read
adhd in women
Healthy Lifestyle

How to recognize ADHD in women

The signs of ADHD in women are different — which is why the condition is often underdiagnosed. Learn how to recognize the signs of ADHD in women and get help.
April 26, 2024   |  
3 min read
Eilish Hathaway with the Kindness Cart on the UCLA Health campus
Healthy Lifestyle
Colorectal cancer
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Cancer

Study looks at role of oral microbe in colorectal cancer

I recently read about a study that found a link between a certain kind of bacteria that lives in your mouth and the risk of developing colon cancer. I would like to know more details about that study, and also if this might point to a new approach in treatments.
April 24, 2024   |  
3 min read
hip health
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5 ways to boost your hip health

Your hips support your back and keep you moving. Knowing how to keep your hips healthy can reduce the pain and stiffness that can come with aging.
April 24, 2024   |  
4 min read
sleep and weight
Healthy Lifestyle

The surprising connection between sleep and weight management

A healthy diet and exercise certainly play a role in weight management. But the connection between sleep and weight could be your secret weapon.
April 24, 2024   |  
3 min read
yoga for beginners
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Yoga for beginners

A regular yoga practice can benefit both your mind and your body. Learn about the best types of yoga for beginners and how to get started.
April 24, 2024   |  
4 min read
Diet and nutrition
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Eating in certain order helps control blood glucose

Can you please talk about the idea that the order in which you eat your food has an effect on your blood sugar? I have a friend who never eats sweets unless she can also have some vegetables and protein. Does this really matter?
April 22, 2024   |  
3 min read