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Health & Wellness October 11, 2007
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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! The tent exploded in cheers and another amazing Cirque du Soleil...
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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.
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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. These are foods they'd like to eat but know they are not ideal...
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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. These are some of the key findings from a recent national study that explored perceptions about emoting: "Letting It Out in America: The Social Landscape for Express...
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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. and hors d'oeuvres will be served at that time.
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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. To receive the award, a dentist completes 1,100 hours of continuing education in the 16 areas of dentistry...
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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. 20 at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village.
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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. Sheldon Davidson, a clinical professor at UCLA School of Medicine, will discuss new and u...
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