Free seminar for caregivers
      AlmaVia of Camarillo will host a free seminar, "The Secret of Caregiver Success," from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Fri., May 9 at AlmaVia, 2500 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo. Arnold Bresky, MD, preventive gerontologist and medical director of Camarillo Springs Holistic Medical Center, will lead ...
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Nurse provides facts about HPV
The HPV vaccine can only protect you from HPV types targeted in the vaccine.
By Cynthia Fiacco Special to the Acorn
      As a Camarillo resident and family nurse practitioner, I get numerous healthrelated questions from members of the community. Here are three common concerns: Q: Who should receive the new Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?
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Protect your eyes from sun's rays
By Marty Schneider, OD
      The same sun rays that lead to skin cancer and premature aging of the skin are just as bad for your eyes, according to Dr. Marty Schneider, therapeutic optometrist. The culprit is ultraviolet (UV) rays. Because May is National UV Awareness Month, Schneider encourages everyone to be "Sunwi...
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Simple steps to dropping extra pounds
      With so many weight loss programs available, it is easy to become confused about what works and what does not when it comes to losing weight to lower the risk for type 2 diabetes. The National Diabetes Education Program states that people don't have to knock themselves out to lower thei...
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Tips for public speaking
      Some believe that public speech is the essential political act. So this election season, it should come as no surprise that an annual event that urges proper care of the human voice has chosen a political theme for this year's observance.
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Conejo hospice starts young adult support group
      Hospice of the Conejo is sponsoring grief support for young adults ages 18 to 26. The group will meet on Wednesday evenings in the human services building, 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Ste. 204, Thousand Oaks.
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Enticing tips for picky eaters
      One common concern of parents is picky eating habits in the toddler age group. Picky eating habits are often subconsciously reinforced by parents, making it even harder to encourage a more balanced diet. Habits established in childhood often carry through to adulthood.
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And they're off . . .
      ON YOUR MARK- Runners head out from Camarillo Community Center at the start of the 10K run last Saturday during the George M. Thayer Scholarship 30th annual Camarillo Kiwanis Club 5K/10K Run. An estimated 200 runners participated in the event.
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Protect your eyes during sports
      What do David Beckham, Lance Armstrong and Richard Hamilton all have in common besides being superstar athletes? They all keep their eyes from harm with protective eyewear. The arrival of spring and longer days bring more participation in outdoor sports and with them the increase...
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