Category Archives: Health

There Have to Be Solutions for Mental Illness, Not Incarceration

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Sue

Santa Monica Canyon residents were in shock, when a young man, Bryan Stennett attacked a magician at a child’s four-year-old birthday party in Rustic Canyon Park on Saturday. Before being hit, the magician said he heard Stennett yell, “Turn the … Continue reading →

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Do Not Fool Yourself about Benefits of Alcohol

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Sue

Earlier research seemed to suggest that a low intake of alcohol could be beneficial. That research is now questioned. “We did not find evidence of a beneficial association between low drinking and mortality,” said Dr. Rosario Ortola, the lead author … Continue reading →

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Give Blood, Receive Movie Tickets

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Sue

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held  at the Ronald Reagan American Legion Post 283, 15247 La Cruz Drive, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  on Wednesday, July 31. Donors can sign up to give blood – about … Continue reading →

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Fighting Fentanyl Through Prop. 36

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Sue

When Proposition 47 passed in 2014 in California, possession of any drug, including heroin and opiates, became a misdemeanor. Then, fentanyl was basically unknown unknown on the streets. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection made its first bust of 22 … Continue reading →

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Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center Offers Public Swim

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Sue

  Swimming at the Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center at Palisades High School just got cheaper on Sundays. Aquatics Director Brooke King has announced a special deal for families on Sundays. “Enjoy a special $16 flat rate for a family of … Continue reading →

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You’re Never Too Old to Donate

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This story ran in the Martin County Booster weekly paper on July 10.) It’s true. You’re never too old to donate blood. While donors must be at least 16 years of age, there is no upper age limit. … Continue reading →

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Equinox Gutting and Replacing Interior of Existing Structure

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Sue

Equinox, which has 107 clubs worldwide, will now add another when the Pacific Palisades Equinox opens near the end of 2024. Membership Advisor Jordan Eisleben spoke to this editor at the site of the club at 17383 Sunset Boulevard, located … Continue reading →

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I Tested Positive for the Cancer-Causing BRCA Mutation. Now What?

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Jewish Telegraphic Agency in October 2018 and is reprinted with permission.) By LAURA OSMAN Curiosity about my ancestry spurred me to order an at-home genetic testing kit by mail earlier this year. … Continue reading →

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Ferrer Says Drug Users Are in Public Spaces Because of Lack of Housing

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Sue

The reason that Los Angeles has so many drug users living on the street, according to L.A. Department of Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer, “If you don’t have a house, you’ll do your drugs in a public space.” At … Continue reading →

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Santa Monica Residents Demand End To Needle Distribution Program in Public Parks

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Westside Current on April 17 and is reprinted with permission.) By SANDRA CLARK Residents of Santa Monica rallied at Reed Park Tuesday morning to protest a controversial needle distribution program, arguing that … Continue reading →

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