The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) literally put its food where its mouth is on Tuesday, when officials celebrated “Good Food in Los Angeles” and dined on the district’s new, healthy menu. The event, which was held in Van Nuys, is the product of LAUSD’s “I’M IN” campaign, a program that aims to raise [...] [...more]
You’ve probably heard the old saying that you should laugh more because laughter is the best medicine. Laughing is a good remedy for many things in life – we all need humor and levity to combat daily stresses. Laughing is not only a great release, it is available to everyone, anywhere, anytime. But can laughter [...] [...more]
When Connor Silver, who has been deaf since birth, entered Echo Horizon School at four-and-a-half years old, he had difficulty speaking and could not hear anything without a cochlear implant and hearing aids. When Silver graduated sixth grade last summer at age 12, his voice was clear and strong, and he credited his accomplishments to [...] [...more]
Sky Zone has a lot to offer to Southern California residents in terms of recreational and cardiovascular activities, but the one thing that is very difficult to find at the indoor trampoline park is a frown. Located on West 190th Street near Torrance, the franchise opened last spring, providing residents with a unique opportunity to [...] [...more]
With over 65 years combined experience, Dr. Jon Engel, Dr. Estela Goldman and Dr. David Dana have practiced compassionate and advanced dentistry serving families in Los Angeles and Mid-Wilshire area for 28 years. The Southern California Dental Health Associates team understands the high standards that are required when making choices in the care of family. [...] [...more]
N101 Nutrition, Health & Sport has been serving the Hollywood area for over 10 years, providing a vast selection of vitamins, herbs, sports nutrition, health supplements, and natural beauty and skin care products. N101 is one of Hollywood’s best kept secrets, catering to athletes, weekend warriors, health nuts and anyone who is interested in leading [...] [...more]
Getting tested is one of the main steps people can take in preventing the spread of HIV, and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has simplified the process with new one-minute HIV testing. “What we heard from people is that convenience was important,” AHF senior director of public health Whitney Engeran-Cordova said. “Most rapid-HIV tests take fifteen [...] [...more]
Learn most everything you need to know about health, nutrition, exercise and personal well being during “Sample Saturday” on Saturday, Oct. 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at Capitol Drugs in West Hollywood. Representatives from more than 70 nutritional companies such as Solgar, Country Life, Metagenics, Barleans, Jarrow and Nelson Bach will answer questions about [...] [...more]
Free flu shots are available from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health at locations throughout the local area. For information, visit ww.publichealth.lacounty.gov. • Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Roxbury Park, 471 S. Roxbury Dr., Beverly Hills. • Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Westlake Financial Services, 4751 Wilshire [...] [...more]
If you are looking for a great workout, with a little style and flair, and perhaps a tad of sexiness thrown in, then consider the tango. The tango may have originated in Spain or Morocco, but is most closely associated with Argentina. Tango instructor, Linda Valentino, (no relation to Rudolph Valentino who made the tango [...] [...more]
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