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Inside This IssueDECEMBER 2011
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The
holidays are a time of peace, love and presents, but they also can
be deadly. Hospitals experience a surge of patients with heart
attacks and other cardiac problems, many related to stress and
overindulgence in salty food and alcohol. Learn to keep your heart
healthy for many holidays to come.
’Tis the season for parents to be extra cautious about
home safety, especially when it comes to toys and decorations. Here
are some ways to keep your little ones safe during the
holidays.
Whether a seasoned athlete or a weekend
warrior, our bodies suffer wear and tear. For some, that wear and
tear may result in the need for surgery. Hip arthroscopy is a
relatively new, less-invasive approach to surgery that may help you get
back on the field faster.
From cookies to mashed potatoes and turkey laden with gravy, it can
be challenging to keep your diet during the holidays. This is
especially true for people with heart failure. The experts at the
Lourdes Cardiology Heart Failure Center offer tips on keeping the
season bright.
When winter approaches, do you glide
into a gloomy mood? Do you crave starchy foods? Do you notice
changes in your energy level and sleep more? If the shifting seasons
seem to affect you this way, then you might have SAD. See how you
can lift your mood.
Pertussis, or whooping cough, may not grab headlines like superbugs or
swine flu. But last year, close to 30,000 cases were reported in
the United States—and 25 infants died of the disease. New
vaccine guidelines help protect more adults and vulnerable children.
Find out if your family’s shots are up to date.
This sweet yet healthy recipe
is perfect for your holiday table.
