LA, Los Angeles Times Magazine to Host 'Conversations on Health & Wellness' October 10th

Sheryl Crow Set to Keynote Event and Grace October Cover
LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
LA, Los Angeles Times Magazine (www.latimesmagazine.com) will host
"Conversations on Health & Wellness," an intimate, immersive event devoted to
mental and physical fitness, Saturday, October 10th at Terranea Resort in Rancho
Palos Verdes, Calif.The event will be an experiential companion to the
magazine`s October 4th health & wellness issue with Grammy-winning
singer-songwriter and cancer survivor Sheryl Crow giving the keynote and a
candid cover story interview in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

"Getting and staying well is everyone`s goal," said LA Editor in Chief Annie
Gilbar."We`re celebrating California`s emphasis on wellness with a day of
personal stories, research updates, and a chance to learn about the newest
techniques - all at a beautiful seaside resort."

The event will address anti-aging, wellness & prevention, plastic surgery,
fitness & nutrition, future medical treatments and more.Activities such as
meditation, yoga, massage, beauty treatments and a sampling of products and
equipment are included with the event.In addition to Crow, scheduled speakers
include Laura Ziskin, co-founder of Stand Up to Cancer; Dr. Sue Smalley and Dr.
Dan Siegel, co-founders of the Mindful Awareness Research Institute at UCLA; Dr.
Tim Miller, plastic surgeon and Operation Mend founder, with Octavio Sanchez,
Iraq War veteran; Dr. P.K. Shah, director of Cardiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical
Center; Marianne Williamson, spiritual teacher and author; Kathy Freston, author
of Quantum Wellness; Dr. Dennis Slamon, developer of cancer drug Herceptin; Rory
Freedman, co-author of Skinny Bitch; Dr. Soram Khalsa, proponent of integrative
medicine and author of The Vitamin D Revolution; Anne Wojcicki, biologist and
personalized medicine advocate; Ashley Koff, registered dietician and author;
Brad Bose, personal training and fitness expert; Dr. Sonia Ancoli-Israel,
specialist in sleep disorders, aging and chronic illnesses.In addition, Emmy
winner Tyce Diorio will present the piece he choreographed in honor of breast
cancer for season five of "So You Think You Can Dance."

LA`s October issue will reveal how California positioned itself as the wellness
awareness capital - as early as the 1880s - and how the state`s population
flourished around hot springs and ocean breezes.An insider`s guide to spas that
infuse indulgence with healthful techniques and dance classes that combine
exercise and stress relief with eye-catching moves will be the focus of the
publication`s Style List and LA`s signature features and interviews will, as
always, highlight Southern California`s most influential people, places and
ideas - in print and online.

The event`s Supporting Sponsor is Presbyterian Intercommunity
Hospital.Breakfast, lunch and a gift bag are included with ticket purchase and
overnight packages are also available.For tickets and further event details,
please visit www.latimesmagazine.com/events.

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**LA`s October cover with Sheryl Crow will be available by request.**

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combined print and interactive local weekly audience of 4.5 million.The Pulitzer
Prize-winning Times has been covering Southern California for over 127 years and
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hillary.manning@latimes.com

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