April 4, 2008 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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Legally blind resident has sights set on breast cancer walk

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
Karen Svoboda has had to overcome plenty of obstacles in her own life, but that hasn't stopped her from wanting to do something for others. Despite dislocating her left kneecap and undergoing major surgery on Feb. More...

Could a life coach help?

By Renée Haas Special to the Acorn

You know you want to improve your qualify of life, and you've decided to seek professional help. Now one of your choices is whether to use the services of a psychotherapist or a life coach. What are the differences? More...

Educational program will discuss senior nutrition

The Simi Valley Senior Center and the Simi Valley Hospital will offer an educational program on Senior Nutrition at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 at the senior center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

Red Cross event targets child safety

The American Red Cross of Ventura County will hold a Safe Kids Day event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 5 at the Moorpark Community College dining room, 7075 Campus Road in Moorpark. More...

There's a new orthodontist in town

Dr. Jennifer Horton has recently joined the orthodontic team lead by Drs. Shamala Pizza, Peter Galgano and Vincent Smith at the Camarillo and Simi Valley Childrens Dental Groups. More...

The skinny on high protein myths

When it comes to getting protein into a diet to build more muscle and stay lean, there's a limit to show much the body can actually absorb. More...