April 2, 2009 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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Voice-over actress speaks out for Alzheimer's research

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
After losing both of her grandmothers to Alzheimer's, Dina Sherman of Calabasas pledged to fight the disease. But with two young children and an acting career, she found it difficult to find time for her promise. More...

Los Robles Hospital names new chief of staff

Los Robles has never had a female in that post

Hannah G. Grossman, MD, obstetrics and gynecological specialist, was recently elected by the medical staff of Los Robles Hos pital and Medical Center to serve as the chief of staff. More...

Posing as trees to connect with the earth

YOGA FOR DESSERT— Lang Ranch Elementary School fifth-graders, from left, Brian Russo, Gavin Cortex, Sean Radinsky, Lauren Sutter and Leah Henry, practice the tree pose with volunteer Debbie Aleman after lunch as a part of Green Week activitie More...

Walk to Work Day is April 3

The fifth annual National Walk to Work Day is Fri., April 3. The event encourages Americans to turn their commute into an exercise and healthy living opportunity by walking all or part way to work. The event is endorsed by the U.S. More...

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy is Now Available

Bioidentical hormone therapy has become a hot topic lately for men and women. Oprah Winfrey presents specials; celebrities write books, but what therapy is best? More...

Wednesday Seminars Tell How to Save Money on Healthcare

WellnessMart presents free seminars on how to save thousands of dollars in healthcare and health insurance at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at 1610 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More...

Hospital, Yale University launch landmark study

The Yale School of Public Health and Medicine has chosen Los Robles Hospital to participate in a four-year study of young women with heart disease. The National Institutes of Health will provide a $9.7-million grant for the project. More...