Blog & Magazines
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
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: X-Ray Tech Breanna Monnin
Meet Cedars-Sinai x-ray technologist, Breanna Monnin. We asked Breanna about her work in the ER and operating rooms and how she decided to become an x-ray tech.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 06, 2019
What Does a Nurse Practitioner Do?
With many parts of the country facing a scarcity of primary care doctors, nurse practitioners are providers who fill an increasingly important role in helping people get healthy and stay healthy.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 04, 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
Handmade Blankets Bring Extra Comfort to Hospice Patients
A group of volunteers, many of whom are current and retired employees, meet weekly to hand-make love blankets to comfort Cedars-Sinai hospice patients.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 25, 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
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Steven Levy Cruz, Application Specialist
In his day job at Cedars-Sinai, Steven advances communication technology for better patient experiences. After hours he works to improve the lives of people around the globe.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 18, 2019
Vaccine Fast Facts
Immunizations prevent disease and save millions of lives each year.
Cedars-Sinai Magazine / Oct 17, 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
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Cancer Nurse Angela Schleuniger
Meet Cedars-Sinai infusion center oncology nurse Angela Schleuniger. Angela helps care for cancer patients going through the bone marrow transplant process. We wanted to find out how she uses her spare time to make an impact on cancer ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 14, 2019
Science and Music: The LA Doctors Symphony Orchestra
When Gillian Gresham, PhD, came to Cedars-Sinai as a researcher, she wanted to find a way to flex her creative muscles. Today, she and Dr. Jethro Hu are musicians in the LA Doctors Symphony Orchestra.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 11, 2019
Support Groups at Cedars-Sinai
The medical center provides support groups for patients and their families, and hosts community-based groups as well.
Cedars-Sinai Magazine / Oct 10, 2019