Study tracks survivors of childhood cancer
      There's good news when it comes to childhood cancers in the U.S. Today, nearly 80 percent of children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer become long-term survivors as a result of advanced treatments. Medical experts predict that within five years, one i nevery 250 young adults will be...
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Patient safety campaign at Los Robles
      Last week, during Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 4 through 10, hospital staff at Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center wore "Just Ask Me" buttons to encourage patients to ask about steps they can take to ensure their safety. "We cannot overlook the importance of patients taking an ...
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Report addresses aging population in America
      A new study, "The Maturing of America: Getting Communities on Track for an Aging Population," is the most comprehensive report ever on the aging-readiness of America. The report found that less than half of American cities and counties have plans in place to meet the needs of aging baby boomers. T...
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MS common among young adults
      Every hour, someone is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), the most common neurological disease leading to disability in young adults. Because MS is an unpredictable disease often hallmarked by its "silent" symptoms, such as severe fatigue or inability to feel one's limbs, most peop...
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Learn to cope with grief
      Castle Hill Retirement Village will host the 14th annual national Bereavement Teleconference from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thurs., March 22 at 3575 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. The conference explores how to live with grief before and after the death of a loved one.
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Calabasas school holds blood drive
      Chaparral Elementary School will host a blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Mon., March 26 in the multipurpose room, 22601 Liberty Bell Road, Calabasas. Donors must bring picture ID or a donor card, be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health on the day of t...
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By Paulette Lambert, RD Calfornia WellBeing Institute
      Reality check: Daily life is filled with some form of stress, and in my 28 years of experience as a licensed dietitian, I've counseled hundreds of people who agree that when you're stressed, eating fattening foods does make you feel better.
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UCLA hosts cancer survivor day
      An educational seminar for cancer survivors will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sat., April 14 at the Covel Commons at Sunset Village on the UCLA campus. The seminar is intended to help survivors deal with the aftermath of treatment and improve their quality of life.
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