Arthritis increasing among American baby boomers
      Arthritis is increasing in an aging population of American baby boomers and is projected to increase by 40 percent in the next two decades, according to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the National Arthritis Data Workgroup.
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Save on your medical bills
      Planning for retirement is no easy task. In fact, most households on the verge of retirement have saved no more than $88,000. What many retirees are learning is that prescription drugs can be a big retirement expense. According to a recent survey, "America's Unhealthy Nest Egg," $1 out of eve...
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Eating healthy while living on the go
      Hectic lifestyles can make it a challenge to eat right, but a few well-chosen snacks can help Americans maintain their busy schedules without depriving their bodies of the nutrition they need.
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The myths of smoking still prevail
      Despite major efforts to educate the public on the clear and present dangers of smoking over the past 40 years, a new survey conducted by the American Legacy Foundation and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, a leader in smoking cessation,
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Senior Center offers arthritic pain management
      The Simi Valley Senior Center will offer a seminar on Arthritic Pain Management at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi.
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