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A more direct threat to freedom
Resident David C. Wilcox is clearly worried about President Obama but presents a tepid rationale for the existential threat to liberty that the Obama Administration evidently poses [“Terrified of another term for Obama,” Mailbag, April 5]....Tags: Newt Gingrich, Ayn Rand, Politics, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney
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Senior Living Q & A: Finding the right doctor is important
Q. I just moved to this area and need to find new doctors. What is the best way to go about this? Choosing a doctor is one of the most important things you will ever do in your life. You will trust this person for his/her expertise and advice, and to...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Health, Internists, American Medical Association, Cardiologists
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Senior Living Q & A: How to control pain
Q. What are the various methods of controlling pain? Acute pain is generally controlled by treating the underlying disease and using short-term pain relievers. Chronic pain, however, usually requires several approaches, including various behavioral and...Tags: Bursitis, Clubs and Associations, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Diseases and Illnesses, Pain
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La Caņada High puts spotlight on substance abuse dangers
The dangers of drug and substance abuse are being highlighted this week on the La Caņada High School campus, where the Student PTA is sponsoring a wide range of activities.
LCHS students this week have decorated the campus with red ribbons, received...Tags: PTA, Behavioral Conditions, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Substance Abuse
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Seminar on teen drug use tonight in La Caņada
A forum designed to educate parents about the realities of teenage drug and alcohol use will be held tonight at City Hall at 7 p.m. The forum, called Hidden in Plain Sight and presented by La Caņada Flintridge’s Public Safety Commission in...Tags: Politics, Health, Government, Parenting, Safety of Citizens
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Kids aren't going to 'say no,' doctor says
Parents would be better off accepting that their kids will experiment with drugs and instead focus their efforts on educating them about the real consequences of substance abuse, a local pediatrician told parents at a forum held in City Hall Thursday...Tags: Health, Behavioral Conditions, Stress, Juvenile Delinquency, Substance Abuse
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Senior Living Q & A: Do I have anxiety disorder?
Q. My husband says I worry too much, but there are so many negative things going on that I am concerned about. What is the difference between normal worrying and abnormal worrying? It's natural to worry during stressful times. But some people feel tense...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Pharmaceuticals, Arts and Culture, Healthy Diet, Symptoms
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Senior Living Q & A: Staying at home with Alzheimer's
Q. My mom was just diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. She would like to stay in her home as long as possible. What can I do to help her achieve this goal? She can continue to live independently during the early stages of the...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Pharmaceuticals, Diseases and Illnesses, Corporate Crime
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Sports briefs
La Caņada girls' swim pulls out win The La Caņada High girls' swim team continued its winning ways with victories over Monrovia and Blair in a tri-meet at Monrovia on March 24. Katy Campbell (200-yard freestyle and 500 freestyle), Sarah Olson (50 and...Tags: Marathon, Health, Swimming, Schools, High Schools
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Senior Living: Medicare and health-care reform
Q. What are the major changes to Medicare due to health-care reform?
To refresh your memory or for those new to Medicare, Medicare's Part B is out-patient visits, Part D refers to drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans are HMOs. Among the changes...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Medical Services, Health, Lifestyle and Leisure, Government Health Care
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Sheriff's program gives drugs the drop
A Los Angeles County sheriff's program encouraging safe disposal of leftover prescription drugs and hypodermic needles has kept several tons of potentially dangerous chemical and biological waste out of sewers and landfills this year, officials reported....Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Los Angeles, Hospitals and Clinics, Los Angeles County, Health
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Show support for Muslim friends
Wednesday marked the first day of Ramadan. During this month, observing Muslims around the world fast by abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. Fasting in Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islamic faith along with belief in the oneness...Tags: Holidays, Health, Ramadan, Hajj, Calendars, Days, and Months
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