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Health & Wellness November 20, 2008  RSS feed
Tips for Alzheimer's caregivers
      The holidays are hectic for everyone but can pose special challenges for those with Alzheimer's disease or other memory impairments and for their families. With preparation, this time of year can be a joy. The start of the holiday season in November coincides with the annual observance of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month.
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Wellness Community offerings
Orientations, support groups slated
      The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura has orientation meetings at 7 p.m. every Tuesday and 10 a.m. every Friday. The orientations are open to cancer patients, survivors and their families and should be attended before participation in any of the agency's other programs. For location and information, call (805) 379-4777.
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Eating right for better health
      The typical Western diet of fried foods, salty snacks and meat accounts for about 30 percent of heart attack risk across the world, according to a study of dietary patterns in 52 countries reported in Circula tion:
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Ill-fitting winter boots are bad for feet
Avoid pointy toed shoes, stiletto heels
      As temperatures begin to cool, American put away their flip-flops and look for warmer footgear. But ill-fitting or inappropriate winter boots can cause problems ranging from bunions to broken bones. Pointy toes can cause foot neuromas and slippery soles can cause dangerous falls.
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Save money with generic drugs
      The expense of the daily dose of medicine is a bitter pill for many Americans. Yet more than half of those taking prescription drugs are not taking advantage of an economical option: generic drugs. The Food and Drug Administration said 52 percent of Americans could save money by choosing generics over brand name drugs.
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American Red Cross launches new website
      The American Red Cross of Ventura County recently launched a new, upgraded website. The site is user-friendly and contains information such as free classes and programs, upcoming events, how to obtain first aid kits, disaster preparedness and volunteer opportunities.
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