MAY 2007
Heart Cancer Women Nutrition
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
Revised Guidelines Promote a Lifetime of Heart Health for Women
Alcoholism: Family History Can Increase Risk by 60%
Ovarian Cancer Update: Symptom Checklist Helps Spot Women at Risk

Revised Guidelines Promote a Lifetime of Heart Health for Women
Many women know that exercising and eating right are key to long-term heart health. But with so many diet and exercise plans available, it can be difficult to know how to start. New guidelines help women cut through the confusion and take control of their health.

 
Alcoholism: Family History Can Increase Risk by 60%
A glass of wine with dinner. A toast to celebrate a special event. A night on the town with friends. Lots of people enjoy an occasional drink. But at what point does social drinking become something more? There are two types of drinking problems--alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. Although they share warning signs, there are ways to tell what kind of drinking problem a loved one may have.

 
Ovarian Cancer Update: Symptom Checklist Helps Spot Women at Risk
Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent killer” because experts have believed that symptoms don’t develop until the disease reaches an advanced stage. But recent research suggests that the condition may be detectable earlier than previously realized. A new symptom checklist could help you and your doctor discover early warning signs.

 


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