August 24, 2007 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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Kids, seniors need good eye care

By Brad Elkins Special to the Acorn
Whether a person is young or old, good eyesight is vital to a happy and productive life. It's important that the eyes receive proper care and maintenance. More...

Can't stay awake?

Narcolepsy is treatable

Imagine having an urge to sleep that is so strong one falls asleep while typing a memo or just as the golf club is about to hit the ball. For many Americans, these examples are all too real. More...

Learn CPR, first aid at local hospital

Simi Valley Hospital will offer a course in pediatric and adult CPR and first aid from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 9 at the hospital, 2975 N. Sycamore Drive. More...

Stress reduction classes offered for cancer patients

An eight-week comprehensive MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction course will be offered free of charge to cancer patients and their family members from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 25 through Nov. More...

Hospice training program to start at Los Robles

Hospice of the Conejo will offer a new volunteer training program in the board room at Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center, 215 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Times and dates for the classes are 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays Sept. More...

Watch out for counterfeit medicines

Counterfeit prescription drugs are a real and growing threat to health and safety. By learning more about these drugs, Americans can help ensure that they get safe, genuine medicine when they need it. The U.S. More...

Communication 101

By Deborah Barber Special to the Acorn

Communication- actually the lack of it- is an issue that often brings couples into therapy. A recent study has disputed the ageold understanding we've had about "men of few words. More...