Measure of health
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers LINING UP- Los Robles Hospital registered nurse Joanne Chang measures the height of Santa Rosa Valley resident Carol Dow during a body mass index screening at the Health Fair offered at Cal Lutheran University last Saturday.
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Preventing varicose veins
      Are those unsightly bluish, ropelike veins on your legs getting you down? Do varicose veins run in your family? Fluctuation in hormones, highheeled shoes, age, occupation, heat and obesity are just some of the factors causing many women to suffer from painful spider or varicose veins.
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After a decade, woman's kindness continues to inspire
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      Although she died 10 years ago, Dina LaVigna continues to inspire. More than 900 athletes from across the country will descend on San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura on June 24 to swim, bike and run in her name. The triathletes will raise money and awareness of primary immunodefi...
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Find the best possible workout
      You may be a step closer to deciding which workout works best for you by learning more about treadmills, elliptical trainers and stationary bikes. +Treadmills offer an unsurpassed cardiovascular and fatburning workout, helping to burn 50 to 250 more calories per hour than a stationa...
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