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Health & Wellness August 17, 2006  RSS feed
Mental illness: learn the facts about causes, symptoms, treatments
     A recent survey by the American Psychiatric Association found that many people know little or almost nothing about the warning signs, causes and effective treatments for mental illnesses-even though in any given year, one in five Americans suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder.
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Cancer benefit needs volunteers
     Camarillo resident Beate Christina Waggoner will chair The Wellness Community Valley/ Ventura's 15th annual Holiday Homes Tour, a self-guided tour that is the organization's largest fundraiser.
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Fitness, martial arts to be showcased at expo
     Star Physique, a sports and fitness entertainment company, is presenting a health and fitness expo at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Aug. 19. Admission is free.
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St. Jude's Church to host blood drive
     St. Jude's Catholic Church will host a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 20 at the church, 32032 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village.
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Multitasking adversely affects learning system
     Multitasking affects the brain's learning systems, and as a result, we don't learn as well when we're distracted, UCLA psychologists report this week in the online edition of
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Agency on Aging accepting proposals
     In its ongoing effort to promote senior health and fitness, the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging will be funding health screenings and physical fitness activities.
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Cancer patients can relax at camp
     Cancer Hope Foundation's fifth annual Camp Keepsake Weekend Camp Retreat is scheduled from Fri. through Sun., Oct. 6 through 8 at Camp Mt. Crags in Malibu Canyon, Calabasas. The event is free of charge to adult cancer patients and up to five of their guests, such as friends or family members.
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