October 11, 2007 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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It's a balancing act
The audience collectively held its breath as the trapeze artist inched slowly up the inclined wire, 20 feet overhead. She balanced delicately on pointed toes; it seemed impossible and then, she was on the platform! More...

Let it all hang out: Expressing emotions is healthy, although most Americans don't

Only 15 percent of Americans say they let their feelings out often, although 80 percent believe it is healthy to do so. More...

Dentist wins master award

The Academy of General Dentistry recently presented James Thompson, DDS, with the Mastership Award at the academy's annual meeting in San Diego. Thompson is a Thousand Oaks resident. More...

Beware of costume contact lenses

Novelty or cosmetic contact lenses may be a favorite way for California teens to spice up their Halloween costume, but by using them without first visiting their optometrist, they are risking permanent damage to their eyes. More...

Feeling of 'breakfast envy' is common among diabetics

According to a new online survey, people with diabetes may experience "breakfast envy," feeling left out and envious, when they see friends and family eating traditional breakfast foods like sweetened cereals and pastries. More...

Alzheimer's researcher to speak at Silverado

Author and medicinal chemist Gilbert M. Rishton will give a presentation from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mon., Oct. 22 at Silverado Senior Living, 25100 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Registration is scheduled for 6 p.m. More...

Cancer survivor will present onewoman show

Actress and cancer survivor Tara Branham will perform her one-woman show, "Other Than That, I'm Fine!" about her roller coaster ride while living with cancer, from 7 to 9 p.m. Sat., Oct. More...

Oncologist to speak about discoveries

A presentation on the history and future of cancer research will be presented from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 25 at the Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. Dr. More...