March 6, 2009 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

How to manage cancer-related stress

Physical activity and laughter are among the techniques suggested on ASCO website

While an illness such as cancer can be one of life's most stressful events, resources are available to help people manage the stress. More...

New AHA program

A Mended Little Hearts program has formed in Ventura County. Mended Little Hearts is a nonprofit organization that provides support to families who have children with heart defects and heart disease. More...

Taking control of heart health

Numerous studies show ways that women can protect themselves from heart disease, yet it remains the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, claiming more than 500,000 lives each year. More...

Self-help for arthritis

The Arthritis Foundation Ventura County, SCAN Health Plan and Ventura Adult Education will present the Arthritis Foundation Self Help Course from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. More...