Women's Health

JULY 2003

WOMEN'S HEALTH

St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital has developed convenient and high-quality services to meet a woman's health needs in every stage of her life, from wellness to birthing, preventive screenings to diagnosis and appropriate care.

In This Issue

	Colorful Produce Offers Some Sun Protection
	Reduce Your Waistline to Lower Heart Risks
	Married Couples May Share More than Vows
	Serve Up Safety at Summer Cookouts
	Smoking Fuels Chance for Hot Flashes

Colorful Produce Offers Some Sun Protection

Sunscreen does a lot to protect women's skin from the sun's harmful rays. But carotenoids, an ingredient found in red, yellow, and orange produce, may fight against wrinkles and other damaging effects, too. Combine a diet rich in colorful fruits and veggies with these safe sun tactics for optimal sun protection.

Reduce Your Waistline to Lower Heart Risks

Step off the scale and get out that tape measure instead. A waistline size of 35 inches or more may reveal more about women's heart disease risks than how much they weigh. Luckily, women can get out of this red zone without cutting calories. Here's how.

Married Couples May Share More than Vows

Marriage is about sharing. But few women plan on sharing high blood pressure or high cholesterol when they say, "I do." Unfortunately, one study suggests that many wives do share the same health problems as their husbands--unintentionally. Find out how you can take charge of your own health again.

Serve Up Safety at Summer Cookouts

Cooking on the grill is a great way to entertain friends and family during the summer months. But one simple oversight, such as mixing cooked foods with raw foods, can lead to disaster. Don't let food poisoning ruin your summer plans. Instead, keep these four steps in mind each time you cook out.

Smoking Fuels Chance for Hot Flashes

Smoking doesn't just raise your risk for cancer and other diseases. It could make you miserable as you approach menopause, too. In a recent study, women who smoked more than a pack of cigarettes a day had almost double the risk for bad hot flashes, compared with those who've never smoked. If you want to reduce your risk, listen to this important advice.

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Classes Help New Parents

St. Luke's offers a wide variety of parenting and birthing classes at two locations: St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in the Medical Center and St. Luke's Community Medical Center (CMC) - The Woodlands. "The most common benefit parents say they get from the classes is the increased confidence about the childbirth and parenting experience," says Janet Hafeez, RN.
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