Staying in shape with safety, too
     MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn SUMMERTIME FUN-Steven Spurgeon, 12, of Agoura Hills rides his bike up a ramp while practicing his jumping at Sumac Elementary School on Sunday.
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Heart disease often connected to genetics
     If your parents had coronary heart disease before age 60, the walls of your neck arteries are more likely to be thicker, putting you at higher risk of heart disease, too, researchers reported recently in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
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Many slips and falls at home are preventable
Taking a tumble right at home is the leading cause of injury among children and adults over age 65
     The foundation for home safety may be right underneath your feet
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Watermelon surprisingly contains outstanding nutritional value
     By Elizabeth Pivonka, Ph.D., R.D.
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Seniors can stay fit with classes offered by Agoura Hills
     The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services Senior Recreation Program is offering a series of classes to help adults ages 50 and up stay fit.
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Anemia can complicate other diseases
     For people with serious medical conditions, such as chronic kidney disease, cancer or congestive heart failure, there may be an additional health risk that could go overlooked or untreated: anemia.
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Proper care of wounds wards off infection
     The upside of warm weather is all the fun activities and excursions. The downside is the increased risk of injuries, particularly cuts, scrapes and other wounds.
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Parents can help make sports safe for kids
Three questions you should ask the coach
     There are practical steps parents can take to score with their children and make youth sports safer.
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