Are You Ready to Vote in November?
Lourdes Health System is participating in “My Voice,
My Vote,” a non-partisan initiative
to encourage everyone to take
part in this year's election process. On the Lourdes Web site, you
can download voter registration forms for New Jersey and Pennsylvania residents and
learn how easy it is to
Make Your Voice Heard!
 
Struggling with Insomnia or Depression?
In today's world, many are finding themselves dealing with depression as well as getting a good night's sleep. For some, it's a never-ending cycle between both conditions. On Tuesday, Oct. 28, join Caiping Lin at the Lourdes Wellness Center at 900 Haddon Avenue for "Management of Depression and Insomnia with Acupuncture and Herbs." This free presentation will be at 7:30 p.m. and include the Eastern view of depression and insomnia and how to use acupuncture and herbs to manage these conditions.
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OCTOBER 2008
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Found: Dietary Habits Linked to Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among American women, second only to skin cancer. What if your diet could help you foil breast cancer? It might, if you enjoy less of these foods.
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40+? It’s Not Too Late to Adopt a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
Stereotypical midlife changes involve a sports car, an overseas adventure or a sudden career change. There’s another surefire way to make your heart feel younger as you reach your middle years. Adopting healthy lifestyle habits can reduce your risk for heart disease, stroke and early death — no matter when you start.
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Teen Girls Who Eat Family Meals Avoid Drugs and Alcohol
A family meal usually takes less than an hour. Its effects, though, appear to endure. Find out more about the benefits of sharing meals with your children, and get tips for making dinnertime family time.
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Older Adults Reap Big Benefits from Joint Replacement Surgery
Are you or one of your parents an older adult who can’t find relief from joint problems? Think age prevents you from pursuing surgery? New research may be cause to reconsider. Recent studies show that people 75 and older who have joint replacement surgery experience similar benefits and recovery times as younger patients.
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Be Wary of Cancer Treatments Offered Online
When faced with a cancer diagnosis, it’s tempting to try any treatment that offers hope. There’s no shortage of promised “cures” on the Internet. But be careful: These can drain your checkbook and endanger your health. Find out how to tell bogus claims from sound advice.
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