EDUCATIONTODAY* “Orthopedic Considerations for Runners” will begin...

EDUCATION

TODAY

* “Orthopedic Considerations for Runners” will begin February’s Monday seminars in honor of the Los Angeles Marathon. City of Angels Medical Center, 1711 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. 6:30 p.m. Free. (213) 989-6117 or (310) 257-6494.

* “Diagnoses and New Treatments for Gastrointestinal Disorder,” for senior citizens, sponsored by UCI Medical Center. Lakeview Senior Center, 3 Sandburg Way, Irvine. 10 a.m. Free. (877) UCI-DOCS.

TUESDAY

* “Understanding Arrhythmia.” Hoag Hospital Conference Center, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. 6 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (800) 514-HOAG.

* “New Drug Development and the Approval Process for Cancer Therapy.” RPB Auditorium (adjacent to Jules Stein Eye Institute), UCLA, Los Angeles. 7-9 p.m. Free; parking is $6. (310) 794-6644.

* “A Heart-Healthy Balancing Act with Vitamins and Nutrients.” Northridge Hospital’s Roscoe Campus, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. 7-8 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (818) 885-5482.

WEDNESDAY

* “Sinus Relief,” sponsored by UCLA Healthcare’s 50-Plus, will focus on medical and surgical treatments for chronic breathing difficulties, headaches and sinus infection. Marine Avenue Park, 1625 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (800) 516-5323.

* “Hormone Replacement Therapy and Heart Disorder.” Glendale Memorial Hospital, Hospital Auditorium, 1420 S. Central Ave., Glendale. 4-6 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (818) 502-2348.

THURSDAY

* “Smell and Taste Disorders,” sponsored by UCLA Healthcare’s 50-Plus. UCLA, 100 UCLA Medical Plaza, Suite 290, Los Angeles. 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (800) 516-5323.

* “Twelve Dangerous Myths about Heart Disease.” Hoag Hospital Conference Center, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. 6 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (800) 514-HOAG.

* “Bio-Ethical Issues in Health Care,” for senior citizens. Sherman Oaks/Van Nuys Senior Center, 5040 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 1:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (818) 874-1447 or (818) 784-1677.

SATURDAY

* “What You Can Do About Genetic Risks of Cancer” will focus on genes that contribute to cancer development. Louis Jolyon West Auditorium (Floor C) Neuropsychiatric Institute at UCLA. 9-11:30 a.m. Free; parking is $6. Reservations required. (310) 794-1958.

EVENTS

SATURDAY

* “Saddle Up,” an indoor cycling event sponsored by Team Survivor, which provides free health and fitness programs for women affected by cancer. Speed Center/Workout Wherehouse, 650 N. La Peer Drive, West Hollywood. $40 per individual, $140 for a team of four. Register online at www.active.com.

SCREENINGS

SATURDAY

* “Day of Heart Wellness,” focusing on women’s health, will include blood pressure, body fat, bone density, carotid artery, cholesterol and diabetes screenings. Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, 15031 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (800) 422-8820.

THURSDAY

* Tay-Sachs disease testing, offered by California Tay-Sachs Disease Prevention Program. McAlister Center, Claremont Colleges, 919 N. Columbia, Claremont. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. (818) 881-1061.

SUPPORT GROUPS

WEDNESDAY

* Asperger’s and autism group for adults 18 and older. (Meets first Wednesday of every month.) SHARE Building, 5521 Grosvenor Blvd., Los Angeles. Free, but $2 donation suggested. (310) 305-8878 or (323) 931-1643.

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