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Inside This Issue
NOVEMBER 2011
| Seven Tips to Avoid the “Seasonal Seven”
Holiday Weight Gain |
Do you have a weakness for your
sister’s cherry cheesecake or your cousin’s cookies? The holiday
season is filled with tasty obstacles that can trip up your
weight-loss goals. These seven tips can help you get through the
holiday season without gaining weight.
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| Skip the Hot Dogs, Pass on the Bacon to
Lower Your Risk for Diabetes |
If you were told that a simple
dietary swap could reduce your chances of developing diabetes, would
you do it? Find out how you can help lower your risk for this
serious disease by rethinking the foods you eat.
[learn more...] |
| For Heart Health, Every Minute
of Exercise Counts |
Think you can’t exercise enough
to have an impact on your health? Take these new study findings to
heart: You can make a real difference in your risk for
America’s number one killer in less time than it takes to watch your
favorite sitcom.
[learn
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| Three Myths About Lung Disease |
Most of us know something
about the two leading U.S. causes of death: heart disease and
cancer. But the number three killer, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), remains a mystery to many. Find out who’s
affected by COPD and what symptoms to watch out for.
[learn more...] |
| Men Can Get Breast Cancer,
Too |
Breast cancer is not just a women's disease. While it occurs
rarely in men, breast cancer often is caught at a later,
less-treatable stage. Find out your risk and symptoms.
[learn more...] |
| Cantaloupe with Balsamic
Berries and Cream, Applesauce Gingerbread |
From the chefs at
Lourdes Health System, these two delicious recipes are perfect for your
holiday table.
[learn
more...] |
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| Help Save Our
Lady |
The statue of Our Lady of Lourdes
has served as a beacon of hope for the residents of Camden for
more than 60 years. This August, the East Coast earthquake caused
the 30-foot-high, 15-ton statue to shift several inches and crack.
This month, crews removed her for repair. You can help cover the
significant costs of repairing this landmark by donating to the
Lourdes Health Foundation's Our Lady Fund.
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| Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County Named Top
Hospital |
Lourdes Medical Center
of Burlington County has been named a top hospital in Burlington
County by the Burlington County Times newspaper. This is just
another indicator of the superior patient care provided by the Lourdes
Health System.
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