Airborne's health claims stopped cold
      State attorneys in 33 states including California recently announced a landmark $7-million settlement with Airborne Inc. that forces the company to stop advertisements that "dramatically misrepresented" its dietary supplements as cold remedies.
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New power yoga class can help heal
      The Oak Park Community Center is offering a power yoga class in addition to the more traditional yoga class already available. Renee Peace, the community center's director, describes power yoga as an intense program that builds stamina and strength.
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Learn about mental health
      The National Alliance on Mental Illness Ventura County will offer a 12-week course from 6:30 to 9 p.m. beginning Thurs., Jan. 15 at Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village.
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Early childhood condition makes speaking difficult
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      Selective mutism, an early childhood condition which causes those who have it to be unable to speak in certain situations, is as confusing as it is misunderstood, according to mental health experts.
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Learn how to survive breast cancer
      Dr. Mai Brooks, a breast health specialist who's on the staff at Los Robles Medical Center, will discuss how to prevent and survive breast cancer at a free seminar from 9 to 10 a.m., Thurs., Jan. 15 near the Macy's women's store in The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks.
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American Cancer Society seeks vehicle donations
      The American Cancer Society's Cars for a Cure program is accepting donations of most running and non-running vehicles, including cars, trucks, vans, motor homes, boats, jet skis, motorcycles, ATVs and snowmobiles. All donations must meet the established criteria for the program, which includes value, condition and geographic location.
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