March 13, 2008 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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American Red Cross Month is now being observed

March has been declared American Red Cross Month. More...

Seminar canceled because of conflict with school district's campus closure meeting

The seminar "Bipolar Disorder in Teens," scheduled for March 18 at the Thousand Oaks High School Library, has been canceled. More...

Breast cancer support group to meet

The Westlake Village After Breast Cancer Support Group will hold its monthly meeting tonight, Thurs., March 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wellness Community, Townsgate and Hampshire roads in Westlake Village. More...

New member named to board of Wellness Community

Kathy Koelle, senior vice president and general manager for the West Coast region of Verizon, has been appointed to the board of Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. Koelle is a breast cancer survivor who recently completed chemotherapy. More...

Seminar coming Tuesday on addiction intervention

Addiction Intervention Solutions will present a seminar titled "Addressing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction" at 7 p.m. Tues., March 18 at 5321 Sterline Center Drive, Westlake Village. Retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. More...

Brain injury group supports each other

The Heads Up Group Support (HUGS) for people with brain injuries will meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Thurs., March 13, at 72 Moody Court, Thousand Oaks. Dr. More...

Alzheimer's Association offers free conference for caregivers to help sustain them

The Alzheimer's Association will host a conference for Ventura County caregivers from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., March 29 at the Camarillo Community Center, 1605 Burnley St., Camarillo. There is no charge to attend. More...

Lifestyle changes will reduce cancer risks

According to the American Cancer Society, cancer related deaths are on the rise. Up to two thirds could be prevented by simple lifestyle changes. More...

Tips on feeling fine after 50

Young baby boomers are feeling younger than ever. Despite their advancing age, boomers continue to feel mentally fit, but physically they are starting to feel the aches and pains of aging. More...

Simple steps can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. "Colorectal cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in the U.S.," said Dr. James Yoo, assistant professor of surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. More...