March of Dimes Honors Lourdes Physician
Kenneth Chen, DO, a member of the obstetrics/gynecology staff at Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County, was chosen to receive the Born to Shine award from the March of Dimes, honoring top local physicians in the fields of material and child health.
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OCTOBER 2009
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Carbohydrates: Another Dietary Link for Breast Cancer?
A recent study has linked a diet emphasizing carbohydrate-rich foods with a high glycemic index (GI)—that is, the ability to cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels—to an increased risk for breast cancer. Find out how the glycemic-load of your diet may affect your risk for breast cancer.
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Safety Strategies for Older Drivers
Anyone who gets behind a wheel needs to play it safe. This may be especially true for some older adults. In many cases, it is no longer appropriate for the senior to drive. So, how can the senior driver operate a car safely? When is it time to turn in the keys?
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Get to the Point: How Acupuncture Can Heal Your Pain
Acupuncture is an effective means in treating a variety of ailments, from allergies to stress relief. Learn why there's no reason to fear the needles.
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Moving on After a Miscarriage
Miscarriage, the loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week, occurs more often than you may think. As many as one in five pregnancies end this way. But this doesn’t make miscarriages any less devastating for expectant parents. Discover what causes them and how you can care for yourself and others when they occur.
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