May 15, 2008 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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Couple works to make a difference in Africa

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
Wendy Bjurstrom had never wanted to go to Africa but once she did, the experience changed the Westlake Village resident's life. More...

State releases food guide

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has released the 2008 California Food Guide, a nutrition resource designed to promote healthy eating habits and physical activity for Californians. More...

YogaWorks members meet in Westlake

'TRY THIS'- Members of YogaWorks enjoy the offerings at a sake tasting party at the Suki 7 restaurant. YogaWorks' newest location is at 2475 Townsgate Road in the Westlake portion of Thousand Oaks. More...

Bank donates money to Livingston

Affinity Bank has donated $7,500 to Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association. The bank has designated that the funds be applied to the home health agency's general operations and the Livingston endowment. More...

Bowling teams to help Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association, California Central Coast Chapter will have a ForgetMe-Not bowling tournament from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Harley's Camarillo Bowl, 305 Arneill Road, Camarillo. More...

Group offers support to families of addicts

The Thousand Oaks NarAnon Family Group is a weekly support group for friends and family members of those who have drug addictions. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. More...

Addiction workshop comes to Ventura

Aurora Vista del Mar Hospital will host a workshop titled "Addiction and the Family" from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thurs., May 29 in the gymnasium at 801 Seneca St., Ventura. More...

Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association to hold 60th anniversary

Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association will hold a 60th anniversary celebration Sat., May 17 at the Hummingbird Nest Ranch, Simi Valley. In gratitude for his work with the agency, Charles M. Hair, MD, will be honored. More...