Health Watch
Studying How Stress Affects the Body
* UCLA researchers are looking for women, ages 18 to 50, with irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia or both for a study on how stress affects these disorders. Information: (310) 312-9381.
EDUCATION
* Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays: The Arthritis Foundation is sponsoring an exercise program for people with arthritis. The class is designed to improve stamina, muscle strength and joint flexibility. Roxbury Park Community Center, Auditorium, 9-10 a.m. Free. Registration: (310) 550-4761.
* Tuesdays and Thursdays: “Lively Lungs,” led by a registered nurse, is an exercise program for people with lung problems. San Pedro Peninsula Hospital, Physical Therapy Department, Third Floor West, 3-East Cardiopulmonary Gym, 1300 W. 7th St. 10 a.m.-noon. $37 for 10 sessions. Reservations: (310) 832-3311, Ext. 6268.
* Tuesdays and Thursdays: Nutrition and fitness workshop for cancer patients. Wellness Community-Foothills, Suite 118, 200 E. Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. Free. (626) 796-1083.
* Wednesday: “Heart Health Nutrition,” taught by a dietitian, will provide information on fats, restaurant eating and label reading. Little Company of Mary Hospital, Del E. Webb Center for Health Education, 4101 Torrance Blvd., Torrance. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Reservations: (310) 540-7676, Ext. 4251.
* Friday: A class for people with fading vision will teach people how to be independent and use visual aids to maximize their remaining vision. Certification is needed stating the individual is legally blind. Alta Med Senior Health and Activity Center, 5425 E. Pomona Blvd., Los Angeles. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. (323) 663-1111, Ext. 1252.
* Sunday: “Ask the Dietitian” will let shoppers ask questions about nutrition, healthy eating practices and low-fat recipes. Beverly Hills Farmers Market, 200 block of North Canon Drive, Los Angeles. 10 a.m. Free. (213) 244-9190.
SUPPORT GROUPS
* Tuesdays: Breast cancer group for women who are at least three weeks post-treatment will meet for eight weeks to provide education, support, and information on nutrition and fitness. Methodist Hospital, 300 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. 5:30-7 p.m. (Also Thursdays). Reservations: (626) 796-1083.
* Wednesday: A support group for people who have experienced amputations, congenital deformities, traumatic injuries, fractures and degenerative neurological disorders will meet at San Pedro Peninsula Hospital, Three Central Dining Room, 1300 W. 7th St. 6-7:30 p.m. (310) 832-3311, Ext. 6382.
* Wednesday: A licensed psychotherapist will help cancer patients cope with cancer and its treatment. The Wellness Community at Providence, Apt. A, 214 Frederick St., Burbank. Noon-1:45 p.m. (818) 848-2099.
* Wednesday: Group for people with obstructive sleep apnea will learn more about the condition. Northridge Hospital, Roscoe Campus, Sleep Disorders Center, fourth floor, Institute for Life Building, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. 6:30-7:30 p.m. (818) 885-8500, Ext. 2782.
* Thursday: A group for family members of persons with mental disorders, sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, will meet at the Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Roscoe Campus, Behavioral Health Conference Room, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 7-9 p.m. (818) 885-5348.
* Thursday: A widow and widowers support group will meet to help individuals cope with their loss. OPICA (Older Persons in a Caring Atmosphere) Adult Day Services and Counseling Center, 11759 Missouri Ave., West Los Angeles. 2-3:30 p.m. $8. Registration: (310) 478-0226.
* Friday: A group for people who have had a stroke will meet at the Glendale Memorial Hospital, Rehabilitation Dining Room, 1420 S. Central Ave. 2-3:00 p.m. (818) 502-1900, Ext. 4787.
SCREENINGS
* Friday: A blood pressure screening will be held at Glendale Memorial Hospital’s Senior Service Center, 1330 S. Glendale Ave. 10:30 a.m. Free. (818) 502-2396.
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