SCORE Blog

A Balancing Act: Hormonal Imbalances in Women

By Juliette Frank Hormones are the body's chemical messengers that are essential to your health and well-being, but can be ...

Why Are Maternal Mortality Rates Increasing in the US?

By Fiona Riddle Maternal mortality, the pregnancy-related deaths that occur either during pregnancy, during childbirth or within one year postpartum, ...

The Importance of Strength Training for Women

By Fiona Riddle Strength training has increased in popularity in recent years as it is now recognized as an essential ...

This Common Nutrient Deficiency Is More Prevalent in Women

By Fiona Riddle “...a condition that can have profound consequences on overall health.” Iron deficiency is a prevalent nutritional issue, ...

The Importance of a Protein-Rich Breakfast for Women

By Fiona Riddle “...missing your morning meal may increase risk for obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular related illnesses.” Although intermittent fasting, ...

Women: The Bigger Beneficiaries of Exercise

By Juliette Frank It is widely accepted that regular physical activity is a vital aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Regular ...

The Close Link Between the Brain and the Menstrual Cycle

By Emeran Mayer, MD Even though women are disproportionately affected by brain diseases like Alzheimer's and depression, brain research seldom ...

Mediterranean Diet for Mental Health: Women are Bigger Beneficiaries

By Juliette Frank The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that depression affects about 5.7% of adults over the age of ...

The UCLA Specialized Center of Research and Education (SCORE)

By Lin Chang, MD The UCLA Specialized Center of Research and Education (SCORE) has been funded by a grant from ...