Youth obesity on the rise, causing heart problems
Teen talk
By Logan Schuster Special to the Acorn
      Everyone eats. But every person eats differently, according to different needs and wants. With the current focus on the importance of good nutrition, the eating habits of teens have come under considerable scrutiny as the number of teens affected by eating disorders continues to rise.
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Keeping the doors of teen shelter open cost shelter's founders their own home
'We just couldn't let the kids go.' - Sunny Rice Kids 2 Kids co-founder
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      Sunny Rice and her daughter, Kris Giles, gave up their Camarillo home so a group of atrisk teenage girls wouldn't have to leave theirs. Rice, 65, and Giles, 39, mortgaged their 2,000squarefoot Camarillo home to finance Restoration House, a group home for teenage girls in Ojai.
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Help for Alzheimer's caregivers
      The California Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has several resources available for families living with caregiving responsibilities for a person with Alzheimer's disease during the holiday season. They suggest those interested call their 24/7 Helpline at (800) 272-3900...
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Bio-identical hormone therapy practice moves
      Christine Farrell has moved her bio-identical hormone therapy practice to 3180 Willow Lane, Westlake Village. Farrell will continue to provide individualized hormone consultations and treatment for men and women using allnatural bio-identical hormones.
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Staph outbreaks prompt doctors to offer advice on prevention
Schools, hospitals most likely places people contract infections; handwashing best defense
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
      Recent cases of staph infections that are resistant to antibiotics have caused state and local school officials to reexamine hygiene practices on campuses and to stress the importance of implementing preventive measures.
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Be safe when decorating
      Holiday lights can look great on the tree and adorning a home's exterior, but safety should be at the top of the list when decorating. During the holidays, many people put themselves at increased risk of fire and electrocution.
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