March 6, 2008 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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It's time to 'Play ball!'

JOE BINOYA/Acorn Newspapers READY TO TAKE THE FIELD- - Timmy Valentine, 9, of the Cardinals delivers a few fives as his team is introduced during the 40th anniversary of Opening Day. More...

Check mouth once a month for signs of oral cancer

Most people know they can screen themselves at home by performing self-breast exams or checking moles for abnormalities. However, many people are unaware that they can also examine themselves for oral cancer. More...

Learning about autos and the environment

GIRLS TAKE A ROAD TRIP- Susan Docherty of Thousand Oaks, the western region general manager for General Motors, and her daughter's Brownie friends are educated and entertained by a program at Walt Disney Studios. More...

New technology offers relief from back pain

Here's spine-tingling good news about the most common complaint brought to doctors in the United States- back pain. More than 6 million cases are seen annually, with the majority of complaints being in the lower back. More...

The importance of attitude

I received a birthday card this year that I wanted to frame and put on the wall of my office. Pictured on the front is a goldfish swimming in a bowl with a shark fin strapped to its back. Inside it reads: "Attitude is everything. More...

Bereavement support for young adults

Hospice of the Conejo will offer bereavement support meetings for people ages 18 to 30 beginning Wed., April 9 in the Human Resources Building, 80 E. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks. More...

Superficial dental fixes merely mask real problems

In a never-ending quest to obtain a dazzling smile, more and more North Americans are opting for costly cosmetic dental procedures. More...