Boomers don't have to put up with hearing loss
      Listen up: There's good news for boomers who want to improve their hearing health. That's because there are practical steps they can take to correct a hearing impairment. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, hearing loss affects 17 percent of American adults—nearly 36 million people.
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Red Cross to host blood drive at Simi preschool
      Tiny Tot Preschool and Kindergarten, a school for children ages 18 months to 6 years, and the American Red Cross will host its first blood drive from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tues., July 21 at the school, 1680 Patricia Ave., Simi Valley.
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Doctor answers questions about osteoarthritis
      Nearly 27 million Americans now struggle with osteoarthritis , the most common form of arthritis. For decades, people thought arthritis was simply the result of aging. Today, people are learning that OA—the gradual breakdown of cartilage in the joint caused by wear and tear—affects people of every age.
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Experts to discuss treating cancer with radiation
      The Ventura County West Valley Chapter of TRIO (Transplant Recipients International Organization) will present Shahryar Ashouri, M.D., from 7 to 9 p.m. Fri., July 17 in the Conejo Room at Baxter Health Care Company, 1 Baxter Way, Westlake Village.
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Chronic headache sufferers can find relief at dentist
Problem may take root in the jaw, causing painful symptoms
      Increasingly, a growing number of chronic headache suffers are finding relief in an unexpected place: their dentist's chair. According to the National Headache Foundation, more than 45 million Americans suffer from headache pain severe enough to seek help from a physician.
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'Cancerversaries' are about surviving
      Every year, Suzanne Lindley's family gathers to celebrate a major milestone that increasing numbers of people are observing, even if they don't have a name for it yet. On this particular day, Suzanne celebrates her "cancerversary," the day she was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer 10 years ago and told she had six months to live.
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Online course teaches pool safety tips
Info may also help cut costs
      To help saves lives and prevent home drownings, the American Red Cross and the National Swimming Pool Foundation have developed a new interactive online computer course titled "Home Pool Essentials: Maintenance and Safety.
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