Episode #4—Mental and Cognitive Health

Episode #8—Organ Transplants & Women's Health

In this eighth episode of Morning Sign In, Morning Sign Out (MSO) members Murphy Chuang and Aiza Islam delve into the world of organ transplants. Examine why it's so important for doctors and scientists to consider different patient populations, such as women's health, when studying issues like this. Audio editing: Audrey Banzali-Marks, Co-President '24-'25 Speakers: Murphy Chuang, Writer; Aiza Islam, Editor MSO Website:  ⁠https://www.msoatucla.org/⁠ [https://www.msoatucla.org/]

Episode #7—Online Grocery Shopping May Be Key to Better Nutrition Habits

In this seventh episode of Morning Sign In, Morning Sign Out (MSO) Outreach Director Jenny Lee and writers Kruthica Dama and Andrew Camacho talk about a recent study on how online grocery shopping was found to help reduce hypertension and build better nutrition habits. Audio editing: Jenny Lee, Outreach Director Speakers: Jenny Lee, Outreach Director; Kruthica Dama, Writer; Andrew Camacho, Writer MSO Website:  https://www.msoatucla.org/ [https://www.msoatucla.org/] Kruthica Dama's Article: https://www.msoatucla.org/online-grocery-shopping-may-be-key-to-better-nutrition-habits.html [https://www.msoatucla.org/online-grocery-shopping-may-be-key-to-better-nutrition-habits.html] Steen et al.’s Research: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-022-02077-7 [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-022-02077-7] Other sources used in this episode: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on healthy eating: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/index.html#:~:text=Emphasizes%20fruits%2C%20vegetables%2C%20whole%20grains,%2C%20trans%20fats%2C%20and%20cholesterol. [https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/index.html#:~:text=Emphasizes%20fruits%2C%20vegetables%2C%20whole%20grains,%2C%20trans%20fats%2C%20and%20cholesterol.] Harvard Medical School on foods that should be taken in moderation: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/which-foods-dont-belong-in-a-healthy-diet [https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/which-foods-dont-belong-in-a-healthy-diet] CDC's hypertension statistics: https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/facts.htm [https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/nutrition.htm] American Heart Association on blood pressure readings: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/understanding-blood-pressure-readings [https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/understanding-blood-pressure-readings] CDC on health issues due to hypertension: https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/about.htm#:~:text=High%20blood%20pressure%20can%20damage%20your%20arteries%20by%20making%20them,Chest%20pain%2C%20also%20called%20angina. [https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/about.htm#:~:text=High%20blood%20pressure%20can%20damage%20your%20arteries%20by%20making%20them,Chest%20pain%2C%20also%20called%20angina.] World Health Organization on other health issues due to hypertension: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension#:~:text=If%20hypertension%20isn%27t%20treated,chest%20pain [https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension#:~:text=If%20hypertension%20isn%27t%20treated,chest%20pain] United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with more information on nutritional health: https://www.nutrition.gov/ [https://www.nutrition.gov/]

Episode #6—Effects of Fiber on Strengthening the Skin Barrier to Prevent Eczema

In this sixth episode of Morning Sign In, Morning Sign Out (MSO) Outreach Director Jenny Lee, writer Audrey Banzali-Marks, and editor Hope Harris talk about the latest research on the relationship between eczema and dietary fiber, as well as how the modern Western Diet could affect our health based on the researchers’ results.  Audio editing: Jenny Lee, Outreach Director Speakers: Jenny Lee, Outreach Director; Audrey Banzali-Marks, Writer; Hope Harris, Editor MSO Website:  https://www.msoatucla.org/ [https://www.msoatucla.org/] Audrey Banzali-Marks’ Article: https://www.msoatucla.org/feeding-the-fight-against-eczema-how-fiber-strengthens-skin.html [https://www.msoatucla.org/feeding-the-fight-against-eczema-how-fiber-strengthens-skin.html] Trompette et al.’s Research: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1933021922000113?via%3Dihub [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1933021922000113?via%3Dihub] Other sources used in this episode: National Eczema Association Website: https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/ [https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/] National Eczema Association’s eczema statistics: https://nationaleczema.org/research/eczema-facts/ [https://nationaleczema.org/research/eczema-facts/] Medline Plus’ carbohydrate information: https://medlineplus.gov/carbohydrates.html [https://medlineplus.gov/carbohydrates.html] The Harvard School of Public Health’s information on dietary fiber recommendations: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/fiber/ [https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates/fiber/] Mayo Clinic’s information on symptoms of insufficient dietary fiber in the diet: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fiber/art-20043983#:~:text=Dietary%20fiber%20increases%20the%20weight,Helps%20maintain%20bowel%20health [https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/fiber/art-20043983#:~:text=Dietary%20fiber%20increases%20the%20weight,Helps%20maintain%20bowel%20health]. Nemours Children’s Health information on keratinocytes: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/skin-hair-nails.html#:~:text=Keratinocytes%20 [https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/skin-hair-nails.html#:~:text=Keratinocytes%20](ker%2Duh%2DTIH,protect%20the%20body%20against%20infection. Rakhra et al.’s information on the Western Diet: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7721435/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7721435/] Bylund et al.’s information on the prevalence and incidence of atopic dermatitis: https://medicaljournalssweden.se/actadv/article/view/1691 [https://medicaljournalssweden.se/actadv/article/view/1691] National Eczema Association’s information on eczema diets: https://nationaleczema.org/diet-nutrition/ [https://nationaleczema.org/diet-nutrition/]

Episode #5—Heart Xenotransplantations

What are heart xenotransplantations? Why is it important and what kind of research has been found and is currently being done? In this fifth episode of Morning Sign In, we'll be delving deeper into these questions.

Episode #4—Mental and Cognitive Health

While you may not think about it often, your brain is vital to practically everything you do. In fact, it’s what allows you to process and remember this podcast episode! While our physical health (the health of our bodies in general) rightfully receives lots of attention, the health of our brains should not be neglected either. Doing so can have serious consequences. In this episode, join MSO at UCLA Co-Editor-in-Chief Dhruv Khosla and writers Mia Kim and Umiemah Farrukh as they discuss the importance of both mental and cognitive health. They explain key concepts, like what these terms mean in the first place, and go on to discuss issues stemming from poor mental or cognitive health, such as depression and Alzheimer’s disease, respectively. Mia and Umiemah also provide resources and strategies that may help you improve the health of your brain! If you’re interested in learning more about the articles and topics we covered, you can do so at our website, www.msoatucla.org! Speakers: Dhruv Khosla, Co-Editor-in-Chief. Mia Kim, Writer. Umiemah Farrukh, Writer. Audio editing: Jingyao (Bella) Chen, Editor Cover art: Yea-Lyn Pak, Media Director Sources used in this episode: Umiemah’s article on mental health: https://www.msoatucla.org/genetics-and-adverse-childhood-experiences-shape-the-adult-mind.html Mia’s article on cognitive health and exercise: https://www.msoatucla.org/redefining-the-factors-behind-exercises-benefits-for-the-brain.html Healthy Minds Study Fall 2020 Data Report: https://healthymindsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/HMS-Fall-2020-National-Data-Report.pdf APA information on mental health disparities in diverse populations: https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/diversity/education/mental-health-facts Trygg et al. 2019 study on intersectional inequalities: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6657170/ MannMukti at UCLA: https://mannmuktiucla.wixsite.com/mysite NIH NIA information on cognitive health: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/cognitive-health-and-older-adults SPRINT MIND trial: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2723256 Summary of 2019 NIH study on physical activity and cognitive health: https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/physical-activity-and-motor-ability-associated-better-cognition-older-adults-even-dementia 2021 Nature study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-04183-x 2015 meta-analysis on loneliness and treatments: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25866548/ Article on benefits of yoga for youth with depression and anxiety by former MSO writer Lily Kiamanesh: https://www.msoatucla.org/benefits-of-yoga-for-youth-with-depression-and-anxiety.html Harvard article on sleep and mental health: https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/sleep-and-mental-health 2015 review article on aging and cognition: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4906299/ Explanation of healthy aging by UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences: https://memory.ucsf.edu/symptoms/healthy-aging Additional resources: UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services: https://counseling.ucla.edu/ LA County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH): https://dmh.lacounty.gov/get-help-now/ LACDMH Help Line: 800-854-7771