With the cold and snowy
weather, blood supplies are reaching dangerously low levels. You can
help out by donating at blood drives being held at Our Lady of
Lourdes Medical Center and Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County
on Tuesday, Jan. 25 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m., respectively. Schedule an appointment or simply walk
in. Click Here for Your
Preferred Blood Drive
Location.
FREE Acupuncture Classes
The ancient Chinese needle therapy of acupuncture is used to
treat a variety of ailments, from chronic pain to infertility. Attend
these FREE classes, Acupuncture for Women's Health and Acupuncture
for Spring Allergies, on March 7 and 17, respectively, at the
Lourdes Wellness Center in Collingswood. Click Here to
Register.
Osteoporosis is often
thought of as a women's disease. But estimates suggest that while
half of all women 50 and older will break a bone due to the
condition, so will one in four men. Learn if you're at risk and some
disease prevention tips. [learn
more...]
Red Bull. Monster.
Rockstar. Energy drinks like these promise to provide your day with
an extra punch, but regular consumption could put your heart at
risk. [learn
more...]
Outbreaks of whooping cough—a
highly contagious disease—have been on the rise. Are you
up-to-date on your shots? Vaccination against whooping cough is
important because it not only protects you, but also those around you.
Find out who is at highest risk. [learn
more...]
Health
experts estimate that one in 10 American women smoke while pregnant.
But a recent study suggests that these numbers are much higher, as
many women conceal it from their healthcare providers. [learn more...]
UGG
boots—you see them everywhere on these cold, blustery winter
days. While these super-trendy boots and their fur-lined
imitators may keep you warm, doctors warn that wearing them for too long
can cause serious foot pain. [learn
more...]
