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| American Heart Walk
2004 |
The American Heart Walk,
sponsored by the American Heart Association, will be held on Sunday,
October 17 at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, New Jersey and is
being co-chaired by Alexander Hatala, President and CEO of the
Lourdes Health System, and David Gryzb, CFO of Lockheed Martin. This
event is designed to raise funds for research and education on
heart disease, which is New Jersy's number one killer. For more
information, call Maryann Classick-Wallace, RN at (856)
757-3752.
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| Academic Success
Workshop |
The Lourdes
Wellness Center in Collingswood will hold an Academic Success Workshop on
Saturday, October 9 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. This workshop will
focus on the assessment of
individual learning styles, time
management & priority settings, stress management, tools for successful
study outcomes and test taking strategies. For more information or
to sign up, call the Lourdes Wellness Center at (856)
869-3125.
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OCTOBER 2004
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
| Many Women Are Skipping Mammograms--with
Dire Effects |
How
long has it been since your last mammogram? If you've been
procrastinating, listen up. New research shows that skipping just one
mammogram can increase the risk of dying from breast cancer. See why
you should make your appointment today.
[learn
more...]
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| Echinacea's Power to Treat Colds Is
Still Unproven |
Cold season has officially begun, lasting from September through
May. Do you have all your cold supplies ready—just in case? Tissues
are a must and, maybe, some throat lozenges. But what about
echinacea? New research suggests that you might want to hold onto your
hard-earned money for now.
[learn
more...]
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| Arthritis Rates Rise, but Prevention Is
Possible |
One in every six
adults suffers from some type of arthritis. And as the U.S.
population grows older, that number could nearly double by 2030. Learn
more on what steps you can take to prevent arthritis.
[learn more...]
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| Take Precautions to Keep
Halloween Safe |
Haunted houses. Costumes. Carving pumpkins. There are plenty of
entertaining activities to do on Halloween. However, there are real
dangers to watch out for. Read on to learn how you can keep
Halloween safe.
[learn
more...]
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| New Flu Shot Recommendations for 2004 |
The flu typically strikes during winter.
But the best time to prevent it is during the fall when the flu
vaccine becomes available. Not everybody needs the flu vaccine. But
many people--from babies to older adults--should be immunized. Could
you or someone in your family benefit from the vaccine? Find out
now if you need the vaccine.
[learn
more...]
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| Exercise Is Good for Your (Mental)
Health |
Regular workouts can
keep weight in check, lower your risk of heart disease and stroke,
and may even prevent certain forms of cancer. And the benefits of
exercise go beyond the physical. If working out isn't already
part of your routine, three ideas can help you get started.
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more...]
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