Cedars-Sinai Blog
Health Risks of a Long Commute
Cedars-Sinai Blog / November 18, 2019
Back on the Trail After a Heart Attack
Cedars-Sinai Blog / November 15, 2019
Back on the Trail After a Heart Attack
In 2017, 52-year-old Jeff Tong had a heart attack while mountain biking. After a helicopter rescue Jeff is back on the trails again.
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.
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Tony Lambros, Nursing Assistant and Vietnam Vet | ...
When he became a hospital worker nearly 40 years ago, Tony was no stranger to witnessing wounds that might many people squeamish.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. ...
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?
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.
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 ...
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.