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EDUCATION

TUESDAY

* “Cancer Prevention Through Healthy Habits,” led by an oncologist, a nutritionist and a yoga expert, will explain how to maintain a healthy immune system through nutrition, movement and relaxation. Little Company of Mary-San Pedro Hospital, 1300 W. 7th St., San Pedro. Free. Reservations requested. (800) 618- 6659.

* “Heart Healthy Nutrition,” led by a dietitian. Northridge Hospital’s Sherman Way Campus, 14500 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (818) 885-5482.

* “Women’s Heart Health Needs,” led by a cardiologist, will focus on female heart health and the lifestyle changes that can reduce the risk of heart disease. Hoag Hospital Conference Center, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. 6 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (800) 514-HOAG.

WEDNESDAY

* “Stroke: What Are the Warning Signs,” led by a cardiologist. Hoag Health Center--Fountain Valley. Call for directions. 6 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (800) 514-HOAG.

THURSDAY

* “Recognizing a Heart Attack” will focus on heart attack symptoms and how to recognize the early warning signs. Mission Hospital, HealthED Center, 27800 Medical Center Road, Mission Viejo. 7-8 p.m. Free. (949) 364-1770.

* “The Low Down on Hypertension,” led by a cardiologist, will focus on the treatment of high blood pressure. Hoag Hospital Conference Center, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. 6 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (800) 514-HOAG.

“Stroke Prevention,” a seminar for senior citizens, led by a doctor, will focus on the signs and symptoms of stroke and preventive lifestyle changes. Glendale Memorial Hospital, 1420 Central Ave., Glendale. Free. Reservations required. (818) 502-2396.

SATURDAY

* “Rape Prevention and Self-Defense Workshop,” sponsored by Little Company of Mary, the Sexual Assault Crisis Agency and the National Pan Hellenic Council of South Bay, for college-bound students and their parents. Little Company of Mary Hospital, 4101 Torrance Blvd., Torrance. 1-5 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (562) 494-5046.

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STUDIES

* UCLA needs women with advanced breast cancer for a study that will test two compounds that seek to block the signals that cause cancers to grow. (888) 798-0719.

* USC needs volunteers for a study of insulin’s effect on muscle loss. Participants may be either healthy or have Type 2 diabetes treated with diet only. (323) 442-2839.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

MONDAY

* Lip-reading class, sponsored by the L.A. Unified School District. (Meets every Monday in Reseda.) Call for location. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. (818) 785-8858.

WEDNESDAY

* “Lip Reading,” a discussion sponsored by Self Help for Hard of Hearing People. Cal Federal Bank, 16601 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. Free. (818) 785-8858.

THURSDAY

* Brain tumor group. (Meets first and third Thursdays.) Hoag Cancer Center Auditorium, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. No reservations necessary. (949) 574-6232.

ONGOING

* Lip reading and memory enhancement classes, sponsored by Pasadena City College and offered at various locations in the San Gabriel Valley. Monday through Thursday during the school year. Call for times and locations. (626) 585-3038.

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