September 16, 2010 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

Exercise keeps a body from rusting

By Michael T. Jamison, MD
Special to the Acorn

“Doc, I don’t have the time.” “My back (or legs or knees or hips) hurt.” “ I have nowhere to go.” “Who will take care of my husband (or wife, dog, cat or bird)?” “I don’t want More...

Square dance classes available in Simi Valley

Boots and Slippers Square Dance Club of Simi Valley is offering beginning square dance classes from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. The club is not affiliated with the center. More...

Wellness offers seminar devoted to cancer nutrition

The Wellness Community Valley/ Ventura will offer an “Eat to beat cancer” workshop from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 23 at 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. More...

Suicide prevention walk comes to Camarillo

More than 200 people from throughout Ventura County will participate in the Camarillo Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Sat., Sept. 25 at Constitution Park in Camarillo. The walk will begin at 9 a.m. More...

Seminar topic will be scams that target the elderly

The Ventura County Adult Abuse Prevention Council will sponsor a program titled “Senior Savvy: Recognizing and Protecting Yourself From the Latest Scams” from 9 to 11 a.m. Thurs., Sept. More...

Kids Health Day coming to T.O.

Kids Health and Fitness Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Sept. 25 at Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

County encourages emergency preparedness

September is National Preparedness Month, and Ventura County is taking part in a nationwide effort to encourage individuals, families and organizations to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools. More...

Los Robles to host prostate health seminar

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center will host a seminar on “Prostate Health” from 9 to 10 a.m. Thurs., Sept. 23 on the lower level of The Oaks mall near Macy’s Home/Men’s Department Store, Thousand Oaks. More...

Red Cross honors local volunteers

A total of nine are honored

The American Red Cross Ventura County Chapter recently honored nine local volunteers who demonstrated dedication to the chapter and the community. More...

Preparedeness event aimed at seniors

Senior Concerns will present “Senior 911: Be Prepared, Planning Ahead for Emergencies” on Sat., Oct. 2 at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks. Registration will start at 9:30 a.m., with the program running from 10 a.m. More...