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The science behind eldest daughter syndrome | HuffPost
A UCLA-led research team found that, in certain instances, first-born daughters tend to mature earlier, enabling them to help their mother rear younger siblings. Specifically, the researchers found a correlation between early signs of adrenal puberty in first-born daughters and their mothers having experienced high levels of prenatal stress.
Louisiana upholds its HIV exposure law | KFF Health News
At least 4,400 people in 14 states have been arrested under these laws, though data is limited and the actual number is likely higher, and the arrests aren’t decreasing, according to analyses by UCLA’s Williams Institute. “Some people think it’s an issue that’s gone away, and that simply isn’t the case,” said Nathan Cisneros, a researcher at the Williams Institute.
Democrats desperately look for a redistricting edge in these states | Politico
“I’ve seen a map that’s legal, upholds the Voting Rights Act, and produces 49 to 50 Democratic seats,” said Matt Barreto, a pollster and director of UCLA’s Voting Rights Project who polled for the Harris campaign and advised the Biden White House. California currently has 43 Democrats and 9 Republicans in Congress. “This is something
Foods to avoid if you are taking Ozempic, Wegovy | NBC’s “Today”
Stop when you’re feeling full. Commit to eating healthier food as semaglutide reduces hunger and cravings for unhealthy options, Dr. Zhaoping Li, professor of medicine and chief of the division of clinical nutrition at the University of California, Los Angeles, previously told Today.com. The drug provides a “window of opportunity” to adopt a nutritious diet, she said.
What’s stealing your focus–and how to take it back | Forbes
Practicing mindfulness for as little as five minutes a day, be it meditation, mindful walking, or intentional breathing, can increase the brain’s capacity for sustained attention over time, says Michael Wetter, director of psychological services at the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.
Serious liver disease is up among heavy drinkers | Los Angeles Times
Other factors may also be at play, said Dr. Sammy Saab, medical director of the Pfleger Liver Institute at UCLA, who was not involved in the study. People could be consuming different types of drinks, or at different times. “Have we moved away from beer, wine, to hard cocktails? Have we moved away from drinking with food, where the food absorbs some of the alcohol you consume, versus drinking without food where alcohol is better absorbed?” Saab asked.
Yoga, walking and tai chi are the best exercises for sleep | Health
Chronic insomnia affects about 12% of Americans and can significantly impact both health and quality of life.2 While cognitive behavioral therapy remains the gold-standard treatment, this new research points to a natural alternative — especially for those who may have limited access to therapy, said Dr. Swetha Gogineni, a pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician at UCLA Health.
