Health Matters

Experiencing Depression

May 17,2018

There is no way to describe depression that fits everyone. Just as each person is unique, so are our ways of experiencing our feelings. 

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Being with the Family

Apr 19,2018

 

When clients first come to my office, I find out about their backgrounds. Where they came from sets a backdrop to who they’ve become. Who raised them lays a foundation for the values and lifestyles they grew up in and this impacts who they become as they age.

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Courtesy uhhospitals.org &nbsp&nbsp Medicare covers a glaucoma test once every 12 months for people at high risk for glaucoma. Be sure to have annual eye exams and catch it early.

Medicare Can Help Protect Your Eyesight

Mar 15,2018

Are you at risk for glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes loss of vision — usually side vision — by damaging the optic nerve. That’s the nerve that sends information from the eyes to the brain.

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Courtesy Wikimedia &nbsp&nbsp Commons Walk the fine line between living and non-living as the Alameda Free Library explores microbiology this coming Saturday.

Explore the Secret Life of Viruses Feb. 17

Feb 15,2018

he public is invited to learn about viruses and microbiology as part of Alameda Free Library’s Social Science series at the Main Library, 1550 Oak St., this Saturday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. This is a free event open to all ages.

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Tips to Break Cycle of Chronic Pain

Feb 15,2018

Pain is considered chronic when it lasts for weeks, months or even years. Causes include trauma and conditions such as arthritis, cancer, infection, degenerative disc disease and neuropathies.

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Courtesy photo &nbsp&nbsp Find out about the mighty mushroom next Thursday at Alameda Natural Grocery.

Make Room for Mushrooms

Jan 18,2018

An enlightening talk on the healthful effects of mushrooms is on tap at Alameda Natural Grocery Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. The presentation is courtesy of Mikael Makinen, co-founder of Four Sigmatic, a superfood company founded by a group of Finnish friends.

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