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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. John Horton will share simple tools to help access the brain's innate calming mechanisms to reduce anxiety. Horton has been practici... 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 ... 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 ... 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. • Nourish the body: Having a diet based mostly on plants, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans, can reduce the risk ... 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. The group meets the second Thursday of every month. 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. By taking the right steps before pain slows them down, boomers can maintain their active lifestyl... 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 ... 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. "Fortunately, colorectal cancer can be largely pre... More ...
March has been declared American Red Cross Month. Throughout the month, 750 Red Cross chapters across the country will celebrate by holding special events, trainings and fundraisers to give people an opportunity to support the organization through donations of time, money or bloo... 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 ... |
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