Mother's milk protects child's health
      One way mothers can enhance their child's health is with the nutritional benefits of breast milk. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that moms breastfeed exclusively for at least the first six months of a baby's life.
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Conejo hospice now offers young adult grief support
      Hospice of the Conejo is sponsoring grief support for young adults ages 18 to 26. The group meets Wednesdays in the human services building, 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Ste. 204, Thousand Oaks.
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State dietary guide is available online
Officials hope site will be a resource for parents
      The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has released the 2008 California Food Guide, a nutrition resource designed to promote healthy eating habits and physical activity for Californians. DHCS director Sandra Shewry called the online guide an important tool to help address he...
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We're all in this together
      I vividly recall an incident in my family when I was about 9 years old. It was a beautiful summer morning and I had just sat down on a swing seat in our backyard. I was dreamily watching a butterfly flit across some roses when my younger sister came flying around the corner of the house. ...
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Bowling for Alzheimer's
      The Alzheimer's Association, California Central Coast Chapter will have a Forget-Me-Not bowling tournament from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Harley's Camarillo Bowl, 305 Arneill Road, Camarillo. Admission is $20, which includes bowling and shoe rentals.
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