January 8, 2009 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

Conejo Valley Mental Health Professionals Association to discuss 'selective mutism'

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

"Selective mutism," an early childhood condition which causes those who have it to be unable to speak in certain situations, is as confusing as it is misunderstood, according to mental health experts. More...

Medicare Part B open season approaching

By Essie Landry Special to the Acorn

If you are eligible for Medicare Part B medical insurance but you didn't sign up for it when you first became eligible for Medicare, you will have another opportunity to apply. Open season for Medicare Part B runs until March 31. More...

Facts about skin infections

The truth about methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus is surprising. MRSA is a type of staph bacteria that causes skin and other kinds of infections. More...

Maintain your fitness goals, whatever the season

While staying fit should be a yearlong commitment, some seasons come with more than their fair share of challenges. More...

Alzheimer's Association offers help for caretakers of people suffering from dementia

The California Central Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is offering up to 29 hours of free respite care for people who provide care to those with dementia. More...

Los Robles Medical Center will host breast cancer seminar

Every day 575 women in the United States learn they have breast cancer. Many have no outward sign of the disease, adding to the shock of their diagnosis. Dr. More...

Motorized items can be donated and are tax-deductible

The American Cancer Society's Cars for a Cure program is accepting donations of most running and nonrunning vehicles, including cars, trucks, vans, motor homes, boats, jet skis, motorcycles, ATVs and snowmobiles. More...