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Strong Women,
Strong
Hearts |
Interested in
attending a lecture by an internationally known best-selling author
about women and heart health? On Tuesday, May 10, Lourdes Health
System, in conjunction with Friends' Health Connection, will host a
presentation by Miriam Nelson, Ph.D, of Tufts University, as she
discusses her new book, "Strong Women, Strong Hearts". The event will
be held at the Holiday Inn on Route 70 East in Cherry Hill,
beginning at 6:00pm with a mini-health fair, followed by the lecture at
7:00pm. Tickets are $15 each and may be reserved by calling (800)
483-7436.
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| Natural First Aid
In Oils & Plants |
On
Wednesday May 11 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm, the Lourdes Wellness Center in
Collingswood will present a class on natural first aid with
essential oils and garden plants. Learn how to use plants from your
garden and essential oils to prepare skin washes, bug sprays, teas or
infusions, compresses and salves. Discover how to use dandelion,
chickweed, marigolds, and lemon balm and the essential oils of
peppermint, lavender, tea tree, chamomile, eucalyptus, lemon and
grapefruit to heal cuts, burns and rashes. The cost is $25. For more
information, call (856) 869-3125.
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MAY 2005
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
| Mental Health Plays a Role in Heart
Disease |
What’s more
likely to lead to a heart attack? High blood pressure or chronic
stress? Turns out not taking care of your emotional health can be
just as dangerous for your heart as traditional risk factors, such as
high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes.
[learn more...]
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| Self-Tanning Lotions Offer
Alternative to Sun Worshippers |
The risk of getting skin cancer scares many people away
from tanning. But don´t worry—you can still get some color. The
answer is found in a bottle.
[learn
more...]
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| Conventionally Grown and Organic Foods Are Both
Safe |
When it
comes to food safety, a lot of people think that organic is a better
bet. Are they right? Read on to shed some light on this
debate.
[learn
more...]
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| Managing
Childhood Asthma May Prevent Symptoms Later in Life |
What’s the most common chronic
disease in children? You may be surprised to learn it’s asthma. And
it’s become even more prevalent over the last 20 years. Experts
say controlling asthma is crucial.
[learn
more...]
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| Protect Yourself from Lyme Disease This
Summer |
During the
warmer months, Lyme disease is a potentially serious threat in many
areas of the United States. But self-care tips can steer you
clear of the carriers of this disease.
[learn
more...]
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| Let's Get America
Covered! |
If you have no medical
insurance, you are not alone. In the United States, about 45
million people have no health coverage; in New Jersey, 14% of the
population have no medical benefits - that's 1,201,000 uninsured
people. May 1 through May 8 is Cover the
Uninsured Week 2005. The good news is that there
are many sources of information and guidance to finding health
insurance.
[learn
more...]
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