Love on a Leash therapy dogs bring joy to the sick, suffering
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
      Dying is not easy on anyone, but a dog named Tess made it a little more bearable for the Holloway family in Thousand Oaks when she came to spend time with her very sick friend Jack. Tess began visiting Jack Holloway when he was under the care of his daughters and hospice.
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Study shows a happy marriage can prevent high blood pressure
      A happy marriage can be good for one's blood pressure, according to new research. New research from Brigham Young University shows that happily married adults have lower blood pressure than singles with supportive social networks, suggesting marriage may literally be a matter of the ...
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ALS Walk returns to Ventura
      Walk to Defeat ALS, an effort to raise funds benefiting research and patient care services for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, will be Sunday, May 4 at Plaza Park in Ventura. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., and the opening ceremony will start at 10:30 a.m.
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