July 23, 2010 / Health & Wellness

Alzheimer’s Asociation asks for help

The Ventura County office of the Central Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is looking for volunteers for light clerical duties, data processing and phone duties People who can work threeto four-hour shifts and have some computer s More...

Adaptive sports programs aid in soldier’s recovery

American soldiers are athletic; they competed in school sports and maintained the Army’s standards of physical fitness. For the thousands who become wounded, ill or injured on active duty, sports are also an important part of recovery. More...

Senior Concerns names new board members

Senior Concerns has elected two new board members. Both will serve initial three-year terms. Kim Lucas is the director of regulatory affairs at Baxter Healthcare Corp of Westlake Village. More...

Helmets a must to ensure safe cycling

Cyclists can expect to crash in their lifetime while riding a bicycle. Head injuries cause 75 percent of the 700 annual bicycle deaths. Medical research shows that bike helmets can prevent 85 percent of cyclists’ head injuries. More...

Officials enact emergency heat plan

Local public health officials have activated the Ventura County Contingency Plan for Excessive Heat Emergencies in response to an extreme heat warning issued by the National Weather Service for inland and mountain regions of Ventura County. More...

Insurance fraud on the rise

Faced with tight budgets and rising medical costs, many Americans are looking for affordable health insurance. But consumers who opt for socalled “medical discount plans” may not get the protection they think they’re paying for. More...

Latinos at risk for vision loss

While it’s a wise idea for everyone to see an eye care professional at least once a year, this is especially important for Latinos. More...