Blood drive honors Westlake Village mom
      Sharon Agase's family has organized a blood drive to honor the mother of three who's suffering from acute lymphoblast leukemia. "It's very cool so much blood will be donated in my mom's name for so many others at the City of Hope who are in need," said Agase's daughter, Megan.
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Older adults must manage their meds
      Growing older means taking on new responsibilities and confronting new challenges to building a healthy lifestyle. For Americans age 65 and above, it may also include taking multiple medications to manage a variety of health conditions.
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HIV/AIDS exhibit coming to CLU
      An HIV/AIDS exhibit at California Lutheran University will feature a 24foot mural and a collection of activism memorabilia. The exhibit will run through Sat., Dec. 15 in Kwan Fong Gallery of Art and Culture on the campus, 60 W. Olsen Road in Thousand Oaks.
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Healthy holiday eating for diabetics
      Holiday celebrations offer temptation for partygoers to abandon healthy nutrition habits, but calorie-laden festivities pose a special challenge to the more than 20 million Americans who have diabetes. "The key to successfully navigating the holiday season is to remember that even though yo...
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Keep legs healthy during long travel
      Cabin fever will have travelers hitting the road, airports and train stations this year. But most people would agree that spending hours cramped in a seat to get to a destination is not the highlight of vacation. Beyond this irritation, there's a more serious condition that can affect travelers.
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For wholesome eating, don't go against the grain
      Food for thought: Scientists say there are many clinically demonstrated and potential health benefits in what people eat. Not only are new food products being developed to help maintain health, more Americans are discovering the health benefits of many traditional foods.
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