May 11, 2007 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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By Deborah Barber Special to the Acorn
The wedding issue Now that we are entering the season of weddings, several memorable ones come to mind. There was the one where the wedding party wore black formal attire with Converse shoes and their dog was the guest of honor. More...

Guidelines to ensure health of newborns

By following some simple advice, pregnant women and those who want to become pregnant can increase their chances for having healthy children. More...

Exercises help defeat osteoporosis

Exercise can be good for you, but not all exercise is the same. Different types can help different parts of the body and can help prevent different ailments. The key is knowing which exercises to undertake. More...

Programs offered for arthritis sufferers

The Arthritis Foundation's Central Coast Branch is offering two exercise and support programs in Simi Valley that are designed for people living with arthritis. More...

Group looks at solutions to nurses' shortage

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Ventura County needs nurses. So says a group of experts who met at the Nursing Summit held at California State University at Channel Islands on April 20. More...

Tai chi may help alleviate headaches

Researchers have found that tai chi, a traditional Chinese low-impact mind-body exercise, provided significant health benefits for adults suffering from tension headaches. More...