January 31, 2008 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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Runners in training for Big Sur marathon

It may have taken Lisa Tivens four hours and 38 minutes to complete her first Wellness Community halfmarathon, but she's motivated and ready for another race. More...

How to avoid yoga injuries

Yoga has been widely used to relieve stress, recover from injuries, reduce or eliminate back pain, manage weight and to help heal a number of diseases.
By Ericka Bryant

You may have heard about yoga in the news lately and seen reports regarding the many benefits of yoga. More...

Lupus support group will meet next Tuesday

The Conejo Valley Lupus Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tues., Feb. 5 at 1 Baxter Way in Westlake Village. The theme is Family Night. Attendees are encouraged to bring family members or friends who support them. More...

Medical spa services come to Westlake Village

John of Italy, a salon and spa serving Conejo Valley residents for the past 25 years, has announced the addition of medical spa services to the day spa in its Westlake Village facility. More...

Eating disorders more common among teens than believed

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Teenagers confront everyday pressures to succeed academically and fit in socially. While most adolescents thrive despite these demands, some take on selfdestructive habits to cope. More...

Arthritis support group to meet

The Conejo Valley Arthritis Support Group will meet from 12:15 to 2 p.m. Sat., Feb. 9 at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road in Thousand Oaks. Glen D. Cohen, MD, a hand surgeon and orthopedist, will speak at the meeting. More...

Visit a physician before starting a diet

Why is it important to see a physician before starting a diet? A diet that may be good for one person often wouldn't be good for another. This is because all people are different from a medical perspective. More...

Support group for brain injury survivors, their families and caretakers will meet in T.O.

Heads Up Support Group will host a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 14 at 72 Moody Court in Thousand Oaks. Heads Up is a support group for brain injury survivors and their loved ones and caregivers. More...