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For those with a family history of diabetes or those at risk for type 2 diabetes, one can prevent or delay the onset of the disease by losing 5 to 7 percent of body weight—10 to 14 pounds for those who weigh 200 pounds. More ... The Ventura County Adult Abuse Prevention Council will present a free program from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wed., Sept. 17 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Senior Dep. More ... Take heed of the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's: •Loss of memory. The person forgets recently learned information and starts forgetting more often. Normal: Occasionally forgetting names or appointments. •Performing everyday tasks is difficult. The person may not remember the steps involved in preparing a meal or making a telephone call, for instance. More ... High blood cholesterol can cause heart trouble, but cholesterol levels can be controlled. "Cholesterol has a variety of uses in the body that are very important," said Dr. More ... Exercising the brain is as important as exercising other parts of the body. Here are a week's worth of tips to help keep the mind in shape. Monday . Get enough vitamin E to help support healthy brain function. This antioxidant vitamin helps maintain a healthy nervous system by protecting nerves and brain tissue from damage. More ... The Conejo Valley Guild of Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation will have a meeting at 10:30 a.m. Wed., Sept. 3 at Westlake Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Author and humorist January Jones will speak, and a luncheon will follow the meeting. More ... According to the 2007 California Boating Safety Report, 39 of the 55 victims who died in state boating accidents were not wearing life jackets. The Department of Boating and Waterways (Cal Boating) report provides data about boating accidents, injuries and deaths reported in 2007. More ... United Blood Services will conduct a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sat., Aug. 30 at the Ventura County Farmers' Market, Santa Clara and Palm streets in downtown Ventura. Individuals can look for the United Blood Services van at the location. Both walkins and appointments will be accepted. More ... The Alzheimer's Association will hold a Memory Walk on Sat., Oct. 18 at Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Registration is at 9 a.m. The walk will start at 10 a.m. The event raises public awareness and funds for the fight against Alzheimer's disease. More ... Hospice of the Conejo announces a new volunteer training program on Wednesdays, starting in September, in the conference room at 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The dates are Sept. 10, 17, 24, and Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. More ... When is it time to restrict a senior's driving or ask him or her to surrender the car keys completely? It's a touchy subject for baby boomers and their aging parents. In fact, adult children would rather talk to their parents about funeral plans than about taking away their car keys, according to a new survey from Caring. More ... Professional Medical Careers Institute is accepting applications for its first Vocational Nursing Program, which will be held in October. Applicants will be screened, and acceptance letters will go out in late August. More ... Health & Wellness RSS feed |
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