Depression support group to meet in Oak Park
      A confidential depression support group affiliated with the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance began meeting this week at the Oak Park Library. According to studies, clinical depression affects about 16 percent of the population at some time in their lives. The average age of onset in the...
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Former stuntwoman to speak on addiction
      Author and former Hollywood stuntwoman Desiree Ayres will lead a discussion on breaking addictions at 1 p.m. x Sat., June 9 at Barnes and Nobles Bookstore in The Commons, 4735 Commons Way, Calabasas.
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Celebration of Life slated
      The Wellness Community's 16th annual "Celebration of Life" gala will be from 6 p.m. to midnight tomorrow, Fri., June 8 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Two Dole Drive, Westlake Village. Featured performers include Rick Chambers of KCAL 9 as master of ceremonies, singer Sheena Easton and Way...
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Learning how to kick restless leg syndrome
      Actors and longtime Hollywood couple Corbin Bernsen and Amanda Pays are joining forces on an educational program to raise awareness of restless legs syndrome, a common yet misunderstood condition with which they've both been diagnosed.
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Chronic pain common in workplace
      Persistent chronic pain among fulltime U.S. workers has risen dramatically in the past 10 years, with workers in chronic pain choosing to go to their jobs rather than call in sick.
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What to look for when joining a gym
      Choosing the right health club isn't always simple, especially with high pressure sales offers and confusing ads. The experts at the Better Business Bureau offer these tips: +Determine your goals. Do you want to lose weight, increase strength or fine-tune a skill? Do you want to achieve ...
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ALS support group to meet in Westlake
No charge to attend
      The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the ALS Association will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sat., June 23 in the Westlake Village Community Room, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. The group provides support for people with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), their families and friends. There is no charge t...
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