Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, men and people of most ethnic and racial groups. Understanding the risk factors for heart disease is the first step toward prevention and management. • Age. The risk for heart disease increases with age—45 and over for men, and around 55 for women. Aging naturally leads to changes in the heart and blood vessels that increase the likelihood

Studies show that on average people gain up to 2 pounds during the holiday season. While no one wants to feel deprived during the celebrations, it is important to make smart choices and prioritize health as much as possible. The following tips can help. • Plan your daily eating. A light breakfast or lunch may save more calories for dinner and treats. • Aim for mostly healthy foods.

HEARINGLOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Members and guests of the Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America will meet today, Dec. 11, from 4-5 p.m. at the Weingart Center, 5200 Oliva Ave., Lakewood. This social gathering will have games and offer helpful tips for hearing impaired people on surviving the holiday season, such as finding a quiet

Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, Inc., delivers fresh meals for $11.50 per day Monday-Friday, between 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Deliveries include an 8-ounce carton of 1% milk. Contact Client Manager Caron Adler at 562-439-5000, ext. 1, or visit www.mowlb.org for an application or to cancel a meal for the following day, before 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 Oven-baked chicken, corn bread stuffing, carrots,

CalFresh Sign Up Event (New enrollments only) When: Monday, Dec. 15, from 9 a.m.-noon Where: Clubhouse 3, Room 8 People must bring a proof of identity, and income, living, medical or dental expenses; receive no more than $2,610 for one person, and for $3,526 for two people monthly. For assistance with an existing account, contact Daisy Diaz at 714-733-8679. Parkinson’s Support Group When: