New contact lens materials add a lot to comfort level
An expert view
By John Wood, OD Special to the Acorn
      Over the past two years, there have been significant changes in contact lenses thanks to new technology. The new silicone materials which are now available allow much longer comfortable wearing time. The new higher oxygen materials are the greatest change since soft lenses came on t...
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New online survey says diabetics shouldn't skip breakfast
      According to a new online survey, people with diabetes may experience "breakfast envy," feeling left out and envious, when they see friends and family eating traditional breakfast foods like sweetened cereals and pastries. These are foods they'd like to eat, but know they are not ideal ch...
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Symposium on breast cancer to be held
      The Breast Center at Community Memorial Hospital will hold a symposium focusing on detection and treatment options from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Ventura Beach Marriott, 2055 Harbor Blvd., Ventura. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
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Let it all hang out!
Expressing emotions is healthy
      Only 15 percent of Americans say they let their feelings out often, although 80 percent believe it is healthy to do so. These are some of the key findings from a recent national study that explored perceptions about emoting: "Letting It Out in America: The Social Landscape for Exp...
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Flu vaccination clinic to be held
      A flu vaccination clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. The clinic is provided by Maxim Healthcare and is open to adults age 50 and over. Shots are free to those with Medicare, Secure Horizons or Aetna ...
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