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| HeadsUp on Heart
Disease® |
February is Heart Month!
For your health, Lourdes created HeadsUp on Heart Disease®, a
multi-media campaign that provides tips on how to shop, dine and live
heart-healthy. Watch our "Cooking With the Cardiologists" show on
Friday Feb. 18 at 6:00pm on CN8, where three Lourdes
cardiologists cook up some healthy entrees and snacks with local TV chef Paul
Dillon. Pick up a FREE copy of our 20-page HeadsUp on Heart
Disease® booklet, filled with nutrition and fitness tips, coupons for
healthy foods and a $5 coupon for MasterCard users, at
participating Acme, Genuardi's, Pathmark, and SuperFresh supermarkets
throughout Southern New Jersey. To have this booklet mailed to your home,
or for more information about HeadsUp on Heart Disease®, call
(856) 482-4967 or
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| March 3 Cancer
Seminar |
Treating Cancer Using
Integrative Medicine: Come to this FREE, day-long seminar to hear experts
from Lourdes Health System and the Abramson Cancer Center of the
University of Pennsylvania discuss new and exciting ways that
integrative medicine techniques are being successfully used TODAY to
help fight cancer. The seminar is set for Thursday March 3rd from
8:30am to 4:00pm at the Enterprise Center on Route 38 in Mt.
Laurel. Space is limited! To register, call (856) 869-3125.
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FEBRUARY 2005
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
| Experts Report the Latest News on Vioxx,
Celebrex, and Naproxen |
People with arthritis and other painful conditions are still
reeling from three recent strikes against popular pain medicines.
First, prescription drugs rofecoxib (VioxxTM) and celecoxib (CelebrexTM) are linked to a higher risk for heart attack and stroke.
Now, over-the-counter naproxen may up the risk, too? Here's the
lowdown on these drugs.
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| Many Adults Not Getting Colon Cancer
Screenings |
Colorectal cancer is
the second deadliest cancer. But, it is also highly curable—when
caught through screening tests. Unfortunately, experts say many
people still are skipping these important screenings. Find out if you
need to get screened.
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more...]
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| Women Benefit from Cardiac
Rehabilitation |
February is American Heart
Month, a reminder for us all to mind our heart health. This is
especially true for anyone who's had a heart attack. Learn how
cardiac rehab programs help "heal" hearts and minds after a heart
attack—especially for women.
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more...]
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| Many Smokers Mistakenly Believe Nicotine
Replacement Therapy Is Unsafe |
Nicotine replacement therapy, including nicotine gum and
patches, can double a smoker's chance of quitting successfully. Yet,
many smokers think these aides may be as unsafe and addictive as
cigarettes. Here's the true scoop on how nicotine replacement can
safely help smokers stick to their New Year's resolutions to
quit-once and for all.
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more...]
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| Herbal Supplements May Harm Your Eyes |
More than 40% of Americans use herbal
or nutritional supplements. Are you one of them? If so, take a
look at these recent findings. Your eyes will thank you. Some
popular herbs can cause itchy, watery eyes—or even worse eye
problems.
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more...]
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| Happy
Valentine's Day! Chocolate Has Sweet Effects on the
Heart |
Maybe there's a reason
chocolate often comes in a heart-shaped box. That creamy, dreamy
indulgence could actually be good for your heart. Specifically,
chocolate contains many healthy substances that may help ward off heart
disease. Are you a chocolate lover? Read these tasty tips to gain
the most enjoyment from what you crave.
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more...]
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