Stroke Prevention Seminar
Join us to learn about stroke risk factors and how strokes may be prevented for you or a loved one. Presented by Dr. Morris Eisen, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon. Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County, Willingboro. Reservations required! Call 609-835-5813.

 
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JANUARY 2004
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Little Health Resolutions Easier to Keep
If you'd like to improve your overall health, don't assume you have to change your lifestyle in a day. Instead, try to take simple, positive steps to better health. For example, try to take a walk at lunch every day for a week to increase your fitness level.
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Ex-Smokers: Even One Cigarette May Derail Your Resolution
Researchers may have found why it's so hard to stop puffing cigarettes for good. They say it's because of smokers' high tolerance to nicotine, which doesn't seem to dwindle even years after people quit. So how can just one cigarette hurt?
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"It Feels Like": How to Describe Pain to Your Doctor
Do cancer and pain have to go together? Not necessarily. While cancer pain can be extremely frustrating, there's a lot that you can do to prevent it from taking control of your life. Know this: In almost all cases, cancer pain can be relieved. Find out how.
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Boost Heart Health for Older Adults
Take a trip to your local fish market and you may find tasteful ways to net more heart benefits. Fatty fish, such as salmon and sardines, are especially good choices because they contain omega-3 fatty acids. These fats might lower the risk of death from heart disease in older adults.
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A Fluttering Heart + These Five Signs = Danger
An irregular heartbeat can occur when you're excited, nervous, or exercising hard. If your heart's offbeat beat--also called an arrhythmia--goes away as quickly as it came about, it might seem like no cause for concern. But it's a good idea to know when an arrhythmia may be putting your health at risk. Call your doctor if your irregular heartbeat is accompanied by the following five symptoms.
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Almost 114 People Die Every Day Due to Unsafe Driving
Safe driving can save your life. Driving safely in bad weather is even more crucial. Whether you clock several hours a day behind the wheel or are just a weekend roadster, brushing up on some bad-weather driving basics can help keep you safe on the road. Check out some specific tips for driving in rain, fog, and high winds.
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