Top 10 weight loss tips for teens
      According to the American Obesity Association, 30.4 percent of young people ages 12 to 19 are considered overweight, 15.5 percent are classified as obese and the prevalence of obesity within this age group has more than doubled over the past 25 years. Yet, there is hope.
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Lupus support group hosting guest speaker
      Richard N. Shaw, MD, will be the guest speaker at the Conejo Valley Lupus Support Group meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tues., Sept. 4 at One Baxter Way, Westlake Village. Shaw, a Southern California rheumatologist, will share his tips on coping with lupus.
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Help children deal with images of tragedy
      People all across America were shaken by the recent bridge collapse in Minneapolis. Media coverage included dramatic pictures of submerged and partially submerged cars and other wreckage.
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Medication safety tips for travelers
      The key to healthy, fun traveling is to plan ahead. This is particularly true for those taking medications which, while meant to keep one well, can actually pose health risks due to travel and exposure to sun.
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Hospice training program to begin
      Hospice of the Conejo will offer a new volunteer training program in the board room at Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center, 215 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Times and dates for the classes are 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11 and 18, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m....
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