Library heightens zombie awareness Have you ever wondered where zombies come from? If so, celebrate Zombie Awareness Month on Wednesday, May 22 at 4 p.m. in the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. The 90-minute presentation Zombi...
Youth inspired to Run Jump Hit Local youth fitness expert Laurie Muggee recently launched Run Jump Hit, The Strength to Win, East County’s first fitness and sports training business tailored to kids.
“Childhood obesity has reach...
Sweetener is the bees’ knees Following my recent column about allergies, I received an e-mail from Barbara Guise, owner of The Health Hut in Brentwood, who filled me in on the benefits of honey – and not only as an allergy rem...
Fusion 3 highlights unique salon experience When the owners of Brentwood’s Fusion 3 Salon opened the shop, they wanted to give the industry a new look. Three years later, the salon has given some of the industry’s worst practices a drastic c...
When babies outgrow the bottle One of the milestones in a child’s life is graduating to solid foods. But how do you know if your little ones are ready? And what foods should they be eating? Here’s what you need to know:
Accordin...
Pamper Day supports local nonprofit Special Haven Sensory Room hosts a Ladies Pamper Day fundraiser Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Intuitive Healing Center, 213 G St. in Antioch.
Treatments include a 30-minute neck, bac...
Antioch school kids Get Fit Alejandro likes to run. He runs during recess and he runs fast. In fact, he has logged more than 26 miles – his own marathon – since September. A fourth-grader at Marsh Elementary in Antioch, Aleja...
Hospice offers support groups Hospice of the East Bay has announced a new spring and summer schedule for its support groups and workshops for adults, children and teens experiencing grief after the death of a loved one.
Classes...
Seniors helping seniors If you’re looking for an opportunity to help a senior in need, the Volunteer Center of the East Bay is a good place to start. It’s a Match.com for volunteering – minus the awkward first date or pre...
Oakley revs up for Relay Relay For Life is more than a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society – it’s a community event.
Oakley is gearing up to host its fifth annual Relay For Life May 18 and 19 at the Freedom High Sch...
Help your pet shed unhealthy weight (BPT) - Are you killing your pet with kindness? We’re not talking about the compassion that motivates us to vaccinate our pets, or keep them warm in cold weather. Kindness that can be harmful to p...
Facts matter when your health is at stake (BPT) - Learning that you have a disease or medical condition can be overwhelming. You need to learn more about your condition. You may get advice from all directions – from well-meaning friends a...
Make laundry safety a priority this summer - and always (BPT) - Sunnier skies and summertime fun are just around the corner, and with them comes plenty of outdoor activities like long days at the playground, sporting events and barbecues. With so many ...
Boomers turning 65 face complex healthcare choices (BPT) - Every day, about 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare. Not everyone will sign up, but it’s important to understand the importance of early choices when enrolling in...
How your diet can help save your vision [Infographic] Research shows that nutrition plays a critical role in maintaining the health of our eyes. Therefore, the American Optometric Association (AOA) reminds Americans that caring for eyes includes look...
Bone and joint pain in America [Infographic] Bone and joint health problems cause American workers to miss 440 million days of work and were the leading cause of disability claims in 2010. Fight for your mobility by visiting ANationInMotion...
Hearing aid technology takes a giant leap forward (BPT) - It’s no secret that today’s hearing aids are light years ahead of the hearing aids made just a decade ago. In fact, in size, shape, and technological advances, the changes in hearing aids ...
