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. 12, Svoboda has recently begun training for the two-day, 39-mile Avon W...
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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.
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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. The event is open for children in grades three, four and five.
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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. Horton, who received her dental degree at USC and her orthodontic specialty training at St. Louis University...
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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?
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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. "The book and supplement industry centers its marketing on 'nutritionalism.' Products become known for the elements in them, such as high protein or ...
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