How to get a baby to sleep well
      How can one spot the parents of small babies? By the circles around their eyes from sleepless nights and fussy infants. Every parent knows the feeling of desperation when their baby just won't get to sleep or stay asleep. And sleepless babies make for sleepy, cranky and worried parents.
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Nicotine Anonymous meets regularly
      Nicotine Anonymous meets every Monday night from 7 to 8 p.m. in a classroom of King of Glory Church, 2500 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. For more information, call Aat (805) 370-8421 or Dave a(805) 373-5290.
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Quick quiz: Test your bone IQ
      Mindy Hermann, a registered dietitian and a nutrition writer for women's, health and fitness magazines, tells how her mother took a tumble down a flight of stairs. What could have been a tragic accident ended up with nothing more than a bruised wrist and a dent in the wall. Her mom's lifetime dedication to dairy products paid off.
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Red Cross honors volunteers
      The American Red Cross of Ventura County celebrated its volunteers at a recent volunteer recognition event.
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Help for parents to keep children's feet in good health
      Before your children run off to explore the world, make sure to do all you can to keep their feet in good health. "Many adult foot problems have their origin in childhood and can easily be prevented," said Dr. Christian Robertozzi, president of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
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Group plans walk-athon, expo for Parkinson's disease
      In recognition of World Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, the American Parkinson Disease Association will host its 22nd annual walk-athon and health expo Sun., April 27. The main event and start/ finish line will be on the lawn of Santa Monica City Hall, and the walk-athon route goes through Palisades Park.
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