Lourdes Salutes Our Military ...
... by sponsoring a special Military Appreciation Night at the Camden Riversharks game on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7:05 p.m. The game will be played against the Atlantic City Surf at Campbell's Field on the Camden Waterfront.
Come Join the Fun and Support the Military!
 
Get to Know Reflexology
In this introductory program, you will discover methods to improve relaxation and achieve a sense of well-being through the use of steady, even pressure to the hands and feet that can produce healing and repose in all parts of the body. The class will be held at the Lourdes Wellness Center, located at 900 Haddon Avenue in Collingswood, on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $15. Class size is limited, so register early by calling 856-869-3125 or
Register Online!
 



AUGUST 2006
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Government Clears New Vaccine for Cervical Cancer
This past June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. Now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that girls and young women receive the vaccine.
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Many Americans Need Their Blood Sugar Checked
Could you have high blood sugar and not even know it? It’s possible. Learn six of the most common warning signs.
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Eating Out May Be Linked to Rise in Obesity
It’s not your imagination: Many of us are dining out more than we used to. According to one estimate, Americans are now 40 percent more likely to eat food from restaurants three or more times a week than they were 20 years ago. A government-sponsored study is asking restaurants to make it easier for diners to make healthy choices. But you don’t have to wait for restaurants to take action. Discover what you can do the next time you sit down to the chef’s special of the day.
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Secondhand Smoke is Always a Danger
Almost half of nonsmoking Americans are exposed to secondhand smoke on a regular basis. The U.S. Surgeon General says that even brief exposure to secondhand smoke can be dangerous to your health.
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Heavy Backpacks May Lead to Back Pain
Danger may be lurking in your child’s backpack. No, not those dirty gym socks or last month’s moldy lunch. Books, notebooks and other school supplies can be a “weighty” problem for your child’s back.
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Surgery Extremely Successful for Cataracts
August is Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts can be compared to cloudy patches or smudges on a glass window. They are caused by deterioration of the natural lens of the eye, usually from aging, but sometimes aggravated by chronic diseases, like diabetes, or a previous eye problem. Luckily, the majority of cataracts can be successfully treated with surgery.
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