"Ask the Doctor": "Fact or Fiction? The Influence of TV on Children" by Lynn Yanagihara, 6:30-8 p.m. today, Thomas Square Center, Room 210. Information, 522-4478.

"Aging in the New Millennium -As Baby Boomers Hit Age 50": Dr. Harold Beck discusses mid-life changes, 6-7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Straub Hospital, Doctors' Dining Room, 888 S. King St. Call 522-4478.

"Women and Heart Health": Free conference sponsored by the American Heart Association, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 13, Kuakini Health Systems' Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium. Topics include: cardiac risk factors, stroke, hormone replacement therapy, hypertension, nutrition, physical activity and diabetes. Registration required, call 538-7021 by Friday.

"Ask the Doctor": Lance Yokochi speaks on "Save Lives ... How Your Cancer Screenings Can Help," 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Thomas Square Center, Room 210. Information, 522-4478.

"Telling Your Life Stories": Storytelling workshop with Richard Rubin, International Seminar leader, 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, Waikiki Community Center. Cost: $3. Information, Taylore Haver, 923-1802.

"Aging, the Healthy Hawaiian Way": Health fair, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Palama Settlement. Highlights include massage/lomi lomi therapy, bone density test for osteoporosis and several speakers. Free. Information, 524-6755.

Hui Olelo: Support group for throat cancer survivors, family and friends, 6 p.m. Friday at Queen Emma Summer Palace. Pupu, guided tour; $10 per person. RSVP to Tim Colley no later than today, at 531-0272.

International Life Support Inc.: Heartsaver/Healthcare Provider Recertification CPR class, 9-1 p.m. Friday, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

International Life Support Inc.: Heartsaver/Healthcare Provider CPR class, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 10, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

"Positively Pregnant Plus": Prenatal workshops, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Saturday on Molokai and Lanai, call the local HMSA for locations; Sept. 13, Oahu's HMSA Center on Keeaumoku Street; Sept. 20, HMSA's Hilo office and HMSA's HealthPass office on Kauai; and Sept. 27, Salvation Army Kona Corps on the Big Island and Maui's Cameron Center. Call a local HMSA office.

"Angels": With Diana Urbus, noon-1 p.m. Monday, Waikiki Community Center. Cost: $3. Call Taylore Haver at 923-1802 for more information.

"Biomagnetics Treatments": Touch-healing therapy, 1:15-4:45 p.m. Monday, Waikiki Community Center. Each session is 20 minutes. Cost: $3. Information, Taylore Haver, 923-1802.

First Aid: Certification course, 7-9 p.m. Monday and Sept. 10, Castle Center for Health Promotion, 46-001 Kamehameha Highway. Participant will be certified in standard first aid for three years. Cost: $20. Register at 235-8737.

"Ask the Doctor": J. Roy Chen speaks on "Can You Afford to be Wrong? Factors Leading to Heart Disease," 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Straub Pali Momi, sixth floor. Call 522-4478.

Diabetes self-care seminars: 12:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, Maui's Cameron Center Auditorium; 12:30-4 p.m. Sept 18, Kauai's Lihue Neighborhood Center; 8:30 a.m.-noon Sept. 20, Kapolei J. Campbell Building's Laulima Room; and 1-4:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Honolulu HMSA Center's Multi-Purpose Room. Cost: $20. Register at 1-808-871-6295, Maui; 1-808-245-3393, Kauai; or 948-6398, Oahu.

"My Feet Are Killing Me": With Kenneth Soave, 6:15-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Thomas Square Center. Free. Information, 522-4478.

"Healthy Pregnancy Class": 6 p.m., Waldenbooks at Windward Mall. For information call Stephanie Capllonch at 254-5392 or Connie Plerson at 254-9353.

"Ask the Doctor": Mary Jackson will speak on "Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment," 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 10, Thomas Square Center, Room 210. Information, 522-4478.

"What Every Woman Should Know About Coronary Artery Disease": Lecture by Dr. Lee Buenconsejo, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Physician Center at Mililani, Mililani Shopping Center. Free. Register at 627-3200.

"Menopause Made Easier": 8 a.m. Sept. 10, Kuakini Hospital, Wo Education Center. Call 547-9566.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Alzheimer's Association: Honolulu chapter offers support groups for caregivers of people affected by Alzheimer's and related diseases. Groups meet regularly in different neighborhoods. For information, call 591-2771.

Anxiety education meetings: 6-7:30 p.m., first and third Thursday of every month, Queen's Medical Center. Call 547-4401.

Arthritis support group: 6:45 p.m. every third Wednesday of each month, Castle Medical Center. Call 235-8636.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Dr. Dennis G. McLaughlin facilitates monthly meetings for parents with children with ADHD, 7-9 p.m. second Thursday of every month, Honolulu Central Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2313 Nuuanu Ave. Information: 536-9684.

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HOTLINES

Suicide/crisis: 521-4555

For help with other health, social or personal concerns, call ASK-2000 at 275-2000. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. A counselor will refer you to the appropriate agency.