Category Archives: Health

Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center Offers Public Swim

  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

(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

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?

(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

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

(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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Looksmaxxing and Body Dysmorphia Are Prevalent with Teens

By CHAZ PLAGER Trends are hard to keep up with, and especially teenage ones. To many, the YMCA hosting a Teen Only Lift Night on March 28 might have seemed random, but it’s really not. Teens are coming out to … Continue reading

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MĀVVEN Mercantile, Combines Curation and Community

By ALISON BURMEISTER In the ever-changing world of retail, where more people are abandoning brick and mortar storefronts to shop on-line, it takes a unique space like MĀVVEN Mercantile at 15326 Antioch, to welcome customers through the door, again and … Continue reading

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Cir Wellness-A Concierge Service for the Mind and Body

  By: ALISON BURMEISTER For anyone seeking a healthier lifestyle, they must realize, wellness is journey, not a destination. There are many paths to choose from and finding the right way can be overwhelming and sometimes difficult to navigate all … Continue reading

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My Fight with Breast Cancer

  (Editor’s note: Irene Freedman wrote her account of dealing with breast cancer and has graciously allowed Circling the News to print it. Blessings, prayers and healing go to this brave woman.) By IRENE FREEDMAN  — Special to CTN. One … Continue reading

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