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Inside This Issue
FEBRUARY 2012
| Head Off Your Headaches |
The pounding
pain, the sensitivity to light and sound…there’s no
question that frequent headaches can hamper daily life. But there are
things you can do to ease headaches and even prevent them before
they start.
[learn
more...] |
| Poor Sleep Could Leave Your Heart at Risk |
There’s a
new reason to wake up and take insomnia seriously. New studies find
troubled slumber may be linked to the risk for a heart attack.
Fortunately, the condition can be corrected. Stop counting sheep and
try these tips to rest easier tonight.
[learn
more...] |
| Don’t Let Mild Flu Season Fool
You |
Flu season has been remarkably mild so far, with only scattered
reports of the fever, coughing, running nose and aching that can
make life totally miserable. While the flu season has yet to reach
its traditional peak, experts say that if you've put off getting
vaccinated, it's time to roll up your sleeve.
[learn more...] |
| Does Your Child Need a
Cholesterol Test? |
Clothes, the high chair, a favorite stuffed
animal—there are some things your little one naturally outgrows.
But high cholesterol can follow children into adulthood unless you
take steps to stop it. Start by learning about new guidelines,
which suggest children as young as age 9 should get their cholesterol
levels checked.
[learn
more...] |
| Light Drinking Linked to Breast Cancer
Risk |
Just a few
drinks a week may result in an increased risk for breast cancer.
Read on for what you need to know about this
finding—including strategies to help you cut back.
[learn
more...] |
| Chicken Rollups
“Florentine” |
There's some debate on whether the residents of Florence, Italy, the
French or an American Italian restaurant came up with the idea of
serving dishes with spinach. Whatever the truth, it makes for
tasty, healthy dishes. Check out this easy-to-prepare meal.
[learn
more...] |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes Named
Among Top Hospitals in Nation |
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center has been named a 2012
Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence™ by HealthGrades, the
nation’s leading independent healthcare ratings organization. The
distinction places Lourdes among the top five percent of hospitals
nationwide for best overall clinical performance across 26 medical
diagnoses and procedures.
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| Colon Cancer: Preventable, Treatable,
Beatable |
Colorectal cancer is the
third-most common cancer in American men and women, with 140,000 new
cases diagnosed each year. Learn from Lourdes specialists about
colorectal cancer, screenings and ways to maintain optimal health at
a FREE program Thursday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Lourdes Medical
Center of Burlington County. A light dinner will be served. Call
1-888-LOURDES (1-888-568-7337) to register.
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