Health clubs buzzing as residents set out to reach their goals
Many start, but only the dedicated will follow through
By Angela Randazzo Special to the Simi Valley Acorn
      It's crunch time for all the men and women out there who, determined to lose those extra pounds, have just signed up at a gym or a fitness center. Not crunch as in sit-ups and pushups, but New Year's resolution crunch time, as in, "Are you going to stick with it?
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When We Lose Someone We Love
      I lost a good friend over the holidays. It happened very suddenly. He was 79, without any obvious health issues, active and engaged in the world, and he just didn't wake up one morning. Besides leaving behind me and many other friends, he left his wife of 28 years.
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Need help with an addiction?
      More than 22 million Americans struggle with drug/alcohol addiction. Narconon can help. Start the New Year right by calling Narconon at (800) 468-6933 for free counseling, assessments and referrals to centers nationwide. For more information, visit www.stopaddiciton.com.
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People with vision problems have new choices to make
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
      With more than a million people signing up for Lasik surgery in the United States every year, it's clear people are tired of toting their glasses or popping in their contacts every morning. But the truth is, not everyone is cut out for the surgery.
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