Health Watch
Breast Cancer Study
Researchers at UCLA’s Jonsson Cancer Center are looking for high-risk women to participate in a five-year breast cancer study that will compare the cancer-fighter tamoxifen against the osteoporosis drug raloxifene. Women who are 35 or older, post-menopausal and not taking hormone replacement therapy are needed. (877) 278-8504.
EDUCATION
* Tuesday: The Fairfax Community Adult School and Oasis will sponsor a stress-reduction class. Freda Mohr Center, 330 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free. (310) 453-4053 or (323) 653-4085.
* Friday: A cardiac therapy class will teach risk factors and health maintenance for people suffering from heart disease. Westside YMCA, 11311 La Grange Ave., West Los Angeles. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. (310) 477-1511, Ext. 1622.
EVENTS
* Today: Through Friday, Cal State Northridge will hold a Mind, Body and Spirit Fair that will include massages, kick-boxing demonstrations, and speeches on such topics as eating disorders. Student Union Grand Salon, Northridge. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. (818) 677-7500.
EXERCISE
* Tuesday: A health-and-fitness specialist will teach a class for cancer patients. Wellness Community-South Bay Cities, Suite 100, 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. 1-1:45 p.m. Free. (310) 376-3550.
* Thursday: A women’s group designed for cancer patients will take a walk around the Rose Bowl and golf course. The group will meet at Lot K. 5:30 p.m. Free. (626) 796-1083.
LECTURES
* Tuesday: “Freedom From Fear, Panic and Phobias,” Santa Monica Library, Main Branch, 1343 6th St. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. (310) 391-3853.
* Wednesday: “The Latest in Detecting Heart Disease and Preventing Its Progression,” Cedars-Sinai’s Harvey Morse Conference Center, South Tower, 8700 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. (800) CEDARS-1.
* Wednesday: A talk on food disorders is designed to help people who have a problem overeating or starving themselves. St. Johns Presbyterian Church, 11000 National Blvd., West Los Angeles. 6:30-8 p.m. Free, but donations welcome. (310) 737-6073.
* Thursday: “The Light at the End of Cancer” will be held at the Mogen David Temple, 9717 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. 8 p.m. Free. (310) 839-0245.
SCREENINGS
* Wednesday: For seniors, a screening for memory problems will be held at Sherman Oaks Community Hospital, Sage Center Clinic, 5000 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 1-3 p.m. Free. (818) 990-2573.
SUPPORT GROUPS
* Today: OPICA Adult Day Services and Counseling Center, a group for people whose spouses have recently been placed in board-and-care homes, meets Mondays to discuss family and legal issues, visitations and rebuilding one’s life. 11759 Missouri Ave., West Los Angeles. 1-2:30 p.m. $40 a month. (310) 478-0226.
* Tuesday: TOPS is a group for people who wish to lose weight. Temple Akiba, 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. 9:30 a.m. Free. (310) 837-5970.
* Saturday: The Celiac Disease Foundation’s East San Gabriel Valley group will discuss “Living With the Gluten-Free Diet.” Foothill Presbyterian Education Center, 427 W. Carroll Ave., Glendora. 10 a.m. Free. (626) 335-0600.
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