January 29, 2010 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

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Active Adult Programs

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents the following programs for seniors. Unless otherwise noted, activities take place at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 2900 Avenida Simi. More...

Thyroid issues can affect overall health

The thyroid, a 2-inch-long gland in the front of the neck, makes hormones that affect nearly every organ in the body. More...

Free mobile vision, hearing screenings

The Simi Valley Moorpark Lions and Simi Valley Leo Clubs will sponsor a free mobile vision and hearing screening for all ages from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 30, at Catholic Charities of Moorpark, 609 Fitch Ave. More...

Laser offers real results, less risk for treating nail fungus

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By Michael Zapf Special to the Acorn

Laser treatment of fungal nails. You have seen the ads. Now let me fill in the back story and give you some honest information. The story starts with the father of a child with cystic fibrosis. More...

Blood drive for local man

A community blood drive in honor of Gary Christianson will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Feb. 6 at the Simi Valley Town Center mall. Christianson is the owner of Precise Dental Laboratory, a member of St. More...

The sweet smell of sedation

The aroma of bubble gum, orange or vanilla is changing the way many young patients are sedated for certain medical procedures. And their doctors say using nitrous oxide, delivered through scented masks, has another big plus: It reduce More...