Need a Better Way to Manage Stress?
The Lourdes Wellness Center will host "Explorations in Integrative Medicine V - Integrative Approaches to Managing Stress" on Wednesday, March 18 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill. This free, innovative annual conference is a regional resource for physicians, nurses, wholistic practitioners and consumers in the field of integrative medicine. Presenters will include integrative physicians, wholistic health practitioners, nurses and health educators. For information or to register, call 856-869-3125.
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Cancer Patients: Look Good ... Feel Better!
Held in the Cancer Community Room at Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County, this bimonthly program is a free public service to help women undergoing cancer treatment learn to cope with appearance-related side effects and regain a sense of self-confidence and control over their lives.
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FEBRUARY 2009
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Heart Patient in the Family? Take Action to Reduce Your Risks
Does your mom suffer from heart failure? Did your brother have a heart attack? Having a family history of heart disease increases your own risk of developing it. And if you’re a caregiver for the cardiac patient in your family, your risk may be even higher. Learn how to manage your risk.
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Fish May Lower Kidney Risk Linked to Diabetes
There’s no question: Fish is good for your heart. If you have diabetes, it also may be good for another organ: your kidneys. Read on to learn why you should make your diet more aquatic, and how.
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Honey Helps Soothe Kids’ Coughs
Anyone who’s ever been up at night with a coughing and sleepless child may find the results of published research sweet news.
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How Much Weight Should You Gain While Pregnant?
Sure, you may be eating for two. But that doesn’t mean you should eat twice as much. Gaining too much weight during pregnancy could lead to health problems for both you and your baby. On the other hand, gaining too little also is harmful. How do you know what number is just right?
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Exercise Can Protect Aging Eyes
Age-related macular degeneration is an eye disease common among older adults. Find out how physical activity may help ward off this sight-stealer.
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