Health Matters
Community Workshop: Planning for a Healthy Economy in Alameda
The city of Alameda encourages local residents and businesses to attend a community workshop Thursday, Sept. 22, at 6:30 p.m. on creating a citywide Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP).
Delicious Way to Help Italy’s Quake Victims
The area around Amatrice in central Italy has been recently struck by a devastating earthquake. Even though this area is not very distant from Rome, it is very remote and not easily accessible. As a result it has been able to develop a unique and incredible gastronomy.
Tips from Vet on Keeping Pets Healthy, Happy
Question: Does my dog need a heartworm preventative all year ‘round in the Bay Area? The mosquitoes here are not as bad as in the South, and I don’t want to medicate her if I don’t have to.
How to Receive a Great Massage
When you make a therapeutic massage appointment, try some of the following suggestions to get the most from your massage service.
Blood Donors Urgently Needed
The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood and platelets, urging all eligible donors with all blood types to give now to replenish an extremely low summer supply.
Health Stories Just for Kids
Brian Wu began his writing career early. As a fifth grader, he wrote a story he called “Wacky Olympics.” He later wrote “Body Wars,” a personification of the immune system and how human bodies fight disease.