June 2, 2011 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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Moving with attitude

FUN WORKOUT—Sierra Paige, center, and other teens learn hip-hop dance steps from Renata Retter of Retter’s Academy of Dance in Agoura Hills during a free workshop at the Grant Brimhall Li More...

Golf tournament raises millions to fight cystic fibrosis

Los Angeles Kings hockey team is heavily involved
By Tom Bronzini
Special to the Acorn

Frank Krause watched his son Daniel battle cystic fibrosis from the time he was an infant until he died two years ago at the age of 22. Larry Zide lost his daughter Julie to cystic fibrosis 25 years ago when she was only 4. More...

Sunglasses can save your sight

Every day—whether it is sunny or cloudy—people are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. While many people protect their skin with clothing and sunscreen, they do not take precautions to protect their eyes. More...

Day of events dedicated to wellness

Vendors will sell health-related wares

The city of Thousand Oaks and Conejo Recreation and Park District invite residents to the annual Community Safety and Wellness Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wed., June 8 on the front lawn of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. More...

Learn to spot a scam

The Ventura County Adult Abuse Prevention Council will sponsor a free program titled “Senior Savvy: Recognizing and Protecting Yourself From the Latest Scams” from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. More...

Senior Concerns offers healthy living class

Senior Concerns and SCAN Senior Resource Center will offer a free, six-week class from June 14 through July 19. The classes will meet from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the Valley Lupe Room, Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

UCLA children’s hospital ranked among best in U.S.

Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA has been recognized as one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings. More...