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Health & Wellness November 16, 2007
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Tips on surviving the cold and flu season
      Cold and flu season is rapidly approaching, and consumers will have a wide array of over-the-counter medications to treat their symptoms. With many products treating multiple ailments- from runny nose to fever- it's important to choose the right one.
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Staying healthy in an office job
For exercise, take extra steps in the workplace
      Sitting at a desk eight hours a day, five days a week can leave little time for exercise. Therefore, it's no surprise that office workers tend to gain weight, are more prone to weight-related medical conditions and are less productive on the job, according to a careerbuilder.com survey.
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Farrell moves practice
      Christine Farrell has moved her bioidentical hormone therapy practice to 3180 Willow Lane, Westlake Village. Farrell will continue to provide individualized hormone consultations and treatment for men and women using allnatural bioidentical hormones.
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Something to smile about: keeping teeth and gums healthy
      Much like a house or car, the body requires maintenance, including the teeth and gums. However, many people may not be aware of the best ways to take care of their teeth and gums and which foods can contribute to good oral health.
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Swimming program announces new location
      South Coast Masters Swimming will now have team workouts at Oaks Christian School as well as its usual sessions at California Lutheran University. Workouts at Oaks Christian School are from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The school is at 31749 La Tienda Drive, Westlake...
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Diabetes can cause eye problems
By John Wood, OD Special to the Acorn
      November is National Diabetes Month. Anyone who has or may be at risk for diabetes should have an annual eye examination. "Diabetes affects 18.2 million Americans, 5.2 million of which may not know they have the disease," said Dr. John Wood, therapeutic optometrist.
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Medical marijuana meeting set
      The patient advocacy group Safe Access Now will host a town-hall meeting for Ventura County's medical marijuana patients, their caregivers and advocates from 4 to 6 p.m. Sun., Nov. 18 at Foster Library private meeting room, 651 E. Main St., Ventura.
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