HOME Previous Page Contact Us Login
Health & Wellness July 27, 2007  RSS feed

Weave veggies into snacks, meals
      Helping a child develop an appetite for vegetables is not the easiest of tasks. In fact, 69 percent of mothers believe their children are eating too few vegetables. This notion is backed by data from the American Dietetic Association, which says 70 percent of children ages 2 to 9 are falling short of the recommended daily servings.
More ...

Multifocal lenses can improve vision for baby boomers
      As the baby boomer generation grows older, many are starting to experience weakening vision. But a fairly new lens paired with an established procedure is helping to restore clear vision. Dr. Rajesh Khanna has been implanting multifocal lenses since they were approved more than two years ago.
More ...

Vacationing with asthma
      A successful family vacation offers activities for everyone. When traveling with children who have asthma, however, visiting new places brings changes in climate and exposure to triggers that may increase the risk of asthma attacks. For the family living with asthma, traveling requires extra planning.
More ...

Soldiers benefit from advances in prosthetics
      Hundreds of American soldiers have returned from fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan as amputees, with more than 100 having lost multiple limbs. Fortunately, dramatic improvements in prosthetics are restoring mobility and productivity to these injured heroes.
More ...

Free Clinic therapist passes state exam
      The Free Clinic of Simi Valley announced that threeyear volunteer Diane Boyle has passed the exam to become a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. Boyle volunteered at the Free Clinic the past three years to complete the training and supervision required to qualify to take the exams from the state Board of Behavioral Science.
More ...