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Health & Wellness December 11, 2008  RSS feed
Boot camp raises funds for hospital
      SHIP SHAPE— Thousand Oaks resident Courtney Strawser does a boxing workout at Agoura Fitness on Dec. 6 as part of a Boot Camp fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Participants took part in a six-hour, one-day boot camp that included a 5K run, boxing, body pump class, tae bo, ab work and stretching. Entry fees from the event will be donated to St.
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Cold weather skin-saving essentials
      Outdoor activities like skiing and snowboarding are fun, but while cold weather may be good for the ski trail, it's not always kind to skin. The combination of chilly temperatures and reduced humidity saps skin of its natural moisture, making it feel tight and dry and rendering it sensitive to irritants.
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Alternatives to neuroma surgery
      Today, there is one less neuroma in the world. Between 7:30 and 8 a.m., I had the privilege of removing Terri's neuroma at the surgery center. I used to remove neuromas every month but, with our newer treatments, surgery is becoming rather uncommon.
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Time for seniors to sign up or switch Medicare plans
      From now until Dec. 31, seniors who are eligible for Medicare can sign up for prescription drug coverage or change their existing plan. "Qualified seniors should not delay," said Peter Pitts, president of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest.
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Help teens with depression, loneliness
      Understanding the symptoms of teen depression may help parents get their children the help they need. Here's a situation they may be able to relate to: A girl named "Ronnie" was crying herself to sleep every night feeling lonely, unloved and depressed.
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