- Author: Chris M. Webb
The Ventura County Health Care Agency has a wonderful new online resource intended to improve the wellbeing of our community.
From their site:
“Wellness Everyday is committed to supporting the mental, physical and social health of all individuals living within our community. By providing education, resources and information on the latest programs and projects offered within our community, we believe the Wellness of our Ventura County community can belong to each of us.”
The site is nicely designed and easy to navigate. The three main sections: mind, body, and relationships each have many suggestions and links for further resources.
Subtopics include: parenting, exercise, nutrition, creativity, resilience, sleep, and much more. There is even a section dedicated to healthy aging.
This fabulous online resource is available in Spanish.
- Author: Chris M. Webb
Osteoporosis is a debilitating disease. Bone density and strength is decreased, which leads to an increased susceptibility to bone fractures. This disease has no cure, but it can be prevented and progression slowed.
An estimated 8 million women and 2 million men have osteoporosis in the United States. UC ANR’s Calcium and Osteoporosis Nutrition and Health Info Sheet shares general information on this disease and its prevention.
Topics include:
- What is osteoporosis?
- What are the risk factors?
- What is the relationship between calcium and osteoporosis?
- What other nutrients are important?
- What is the effect of exercise?
- How can one reduce the risk or delay the progression of osteoporosis?
- References for further information