MS and Diet: What You Should Know
No diet can cure multiple sclerosis, but making certain lifestyle changes can help protect body and mind and enhance your quality of life.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 04, 2019
Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy?
Intermittent fasting, or intermittent energy restriction, is method incorporating periods of eating and fasting for weight loss, improving gut health, and extending longevity. We asked a Cedars-Sinai researcher how intermittent fasting ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 25, 2019
What Is a Seizure?
An estimated 10% of people experience an unprovoked seizure during their lifetime. Epilepsy—when a person has multiple seizures during their lifetime or is at risk of having multiple seizures—is far less common, affecting only 1.2% of ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 20, 2019
Health Risks of a Long Commute
Living in a city means that long commutes are often a way of life. All that time sitting in traffic can take a toll on your physical, mental, and emotional health. We asked a Cedars-Sinai expert about the health risks of a long commutes ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 18, 2019
Child's Cough: Is No Medicine the Best Medicine?
Treating coughs and colds in kids with over the counter cough medicine may seem like a good idea, but are children's cough medicines good for kids? We asked a Cedars-Sinai pediatrician what’s safe when it comes to treating kids' coughs.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 13, 2019
How to Relieve and Avoid Constipation Naturally
If you're seeking to relieve or avoid constipation without using medications, a few tweaks to your diet and lifestyle can help.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 08, 2019
Is a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Healthy?
The interest in vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based diets is on the rise. But how healthy are vegan and vegetarian diets? Cedars-Sinai dietitian Elena Fricke gives her health advice on these diet trends.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 01, 2019
Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that occurs with the change of seasons. More than the winter blues, seasonal affective disorder (or SAD) can be triggered by the shorter days that come with the fall and winter months. ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 30, 2019
Flu: When to Go to the ER
The flu isn't usually an emergency. But for those over 65, pregnant women, and people with chronic conditions or are immunocompromised, the flu can be deadly. How do you know when your flu symptoms warrant a trip to the ER?
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 28, 2019
Treating Back Pain Without Surgery
About 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their life. It’s a leading cause of missed workdays and work limitations. Finding a solution can be frustrating, but treating back pain doesn’t have to start with pain ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 23, 2019
Exercise During Pregnancy: What's Safe?
The biggest misconception women have about exercising while pregnant is that they can't do it at all, says Dr. Keren Lerner, OB-GYN at Cedars-Sinai.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 21, 2019
What are Electrolytes?
When talking about hydration, the typical advice is to replace electrolytes, but what does that mean? Essentially, electrolytes are essential minerals vital to many key functions in the body. But what do they do inside of the body?
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 16, 2019
Shortness of Breath: When to See Your Doctor
Many people regularly experience shortness of breath, also known as dyspnea. But in some cases, shortness of breath can be the symptom of a lesser-known, life-threatening condition.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 30, 2019
Dandruff: What It Is and What to Do About It
Dandruff can affect anyone. While it's often associated with poor hygiene, the more likely cause is hormones or underlying skin conditions. So, how serious is dandruff and how can you get rid of it?
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 25, 2019
Do Brain Games Help Brain Health?
Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to form new connections when stimulated, which may prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. Do brain-training games work?
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 23, 2019
