tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6280992988865661062023-11-15T10:54:45.329-08:00UCSF Patient Health LibraryEach week we highlight an information resource, news story, article, event, support group, or other item of interest on various consumer health topics.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-60317656238689955652015-03-30T11:14:00.001-07:002015-03-30T11:14:53.930-07:00 Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, March 2015The UCSF Patient Health Library subscribes to over a dozen health and wellness newsletters that are not available for free online. We also have access to all of the online journals the UCSF subscribes to.<br />
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Here are highlights from the newsletters. To read the articles, look at the online journals or ask a health or medical question, <a href="http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/phl/info.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">visit the Patient Health Library</a>.<br />
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<u>Consumer Reports on Health </u><br />
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February 2015<br />
-Are 'natural' sugars better for you? The real deal on honey, agave and others. p.7<br />
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<u>Duke Medicine Health News</u><br />
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March 2015<br />
Cognitive therapy for Parkinson's patients, p.3<br />
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<u>Environmental Nutrition</u><br />
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February 2015<br />
-GMO food guide, p.1<br />
-Mini meals vs three squares, p.7<br />
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<u>Harvard Health Letter</u><br />
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March 2015<br />
-Tips to help the medicine go down, p.6<br />
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<u>Harvard Men's Health Watch </u><br />
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March 2015<br />
-The proper role of fat in diet, pp.1,7<br />
-How to make your prostate biopsy go better, pp.4-5<br />
-Overcoming urinary leakage, pp.6-7<br />
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<u>Harvard Women's Health Watch </u><br />
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March 2015<br />
-Good news about early-stage breast cancer for older women, p.3<br />
-Core exercises to help neck pain, pp.4-5<br />
-Pelvic organ prolapse: you're not alone, p.6<br />
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<u>Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50</u><br />
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February 2015<br />
-New ways to curb your stroke risk, pp.4-5<br />
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<u>Mayo Clinic Health Letter</u><br />
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March 2015<br />
-Chronic pain medications, pp.1-3<br />
-Fostering gratitude, p.7<br />
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<u>Nutrition Action Newsletter</u><br />
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March 2015<br />
-Diet to control high blood pressure, pp.1-7<br />
-Clicker beware: what to know if buying supplements online, pp.8-11<br />
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<u>UC Berkeley Wellness Letter</u><br />
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March 2015<br />
-Does wine deserve its healthy buzz? pp.1-2UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-42840116832692267092015-02-27T09:17:00.003-08:002015-02-27T09:20:27.123-08:00Exercise and physical fitnessRegular exercise is a critical part of staying healthy. People who are active live longer and feel better. Exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight. It can delay or prevent diabetes, some cancers and heart problems.<br />
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The key is to find the right exercise for you. If it is fun, you are more likely to stay motivated. You may want to walk with a friend, join a class or plan a group bike ride. If you've been inactive for awhile, use a sensible approach and start out slowly.<br />
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[Source: MedlinePlus]<br />
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<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/index.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">How much physical activity do you need?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/measuring/index.html">Measuring Physical Activity Intensity</a> (Watch the excellent video on this page)<br />
[Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]<br />
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<a href="http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20045506" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Eating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workouts</a><br />
[Source: Mayo Clinic]<br />
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<a href="http://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/education/exercise_tips/index.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Exercise tips for parents and children</a><br />
[Source: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital]<br />
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<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/growingstronger/index.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Strength Training for Older Adults</a><br />
[Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]<br />
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<a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exerciseandphysicalfitness.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Additional exercise and physical fitness resources</a><br />
[Source: MedlinePlus]UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-88069954164585679992015-02-02T13:58:00.001-08:002015-03-30T11:09:50.766-07:00 Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, February 2015The UCSF Patient Health Library subscribes to over a dozen health and wellness newsletters that are not available for free online. We also have access to all of the online journals the UCSF subscribes to.<br />
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Here are highlights from the newsletters. To read the articles, look at the online journals or ask a health or medical question, <a href="http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/phl/info.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">visit the Patient Health Library</a>.<br />
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<u>Consumer Reports on Health </u><br />
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January 2015<br />
-The trouble with diet pills, pp.1,4-5<br />
-Make your home a safer place, pp.6-7<br />
-Stop paying too much for drugs, p.8<br />
-What you must know about milk, p.9<br />
"Q: Should I opt for organic milk? A: Yes....[benefits include] 100% organic feed, no growth hormones, and no antibiotics....and healthy agricultural practices." <br />
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<u>Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50</u><br />
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January 2015<br />
-Which drugs are best for preventing fractures, pp.1-2<br />
-New device for a hard-to-treat type of hearing loss: the hybrid cochlear implant, p.3<br />
-Ways to manage your angina and reduce symptom frequency, p.5<br />
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Winter 2014-2015<br />
-You can fight age-related weight gain, pp.1-2<br />
-A team-based approach to weight loss, p.3<br />
-Probiotics: what to consider before adding these supplements to your diet, pp.4-5<br />
-How to make snacking a sensible part of your weight control efforts, p.6<br />
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<u>Mayo Clinic Health Letter</u><br />
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January 2015<br />
-Exercise after join replacement: DOs and DON'Ts, pp.4-5<br />
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February 2015<br />
-Seven ways to prevent cancer, pp.4-5<br />
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Supplement, February 2011665<br />
-Aging and skin<br />
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<u>Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter</u><br />
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January 2015<br />
-Can you train your brain to crave healthier foods? pp.1,3<br />
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<u>UC Berkeley Wellness Letter</u><br />
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Winter 2014-2015<br />
-Vitamin D, pp.1-4<br />
-Family history 101, pp.5UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-88213356259391721402015-01-09T11:27:00.001-08:002015-01-09T11:27:25.739-08:00 Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, January 2015The UCSF Patient Health Library subscribes to over a dozen health and wellness newsletters that are not available for free online. We also have access to all of the online journals the UCSF subscribes to.<br />
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Here are highlights from newsletters. To read the articles, look at the online journals or ask a health or medical question, <a href="http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/phl/info.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">visit the Patient Health Library</a>.<br />
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<u>UC Berkeley Wellness Letter</u><br /><br />November 2014<br />-Are coconuts all they're cracked up to be? pp.1-2<br />-Choking: know what to do, p.4<br /><br />December 2014<br />-Yoga for a better bladder, p.5<br />
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<u>Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter</u><br /><br />November 2014<br />-Extra magnesium may boost your physical performance, p.7<br /><br />Supplement, November 2014: The latest on fats: facts vs. fads<br /><br />December 2014<br />-Get fit now to keep your brain sharp later, p.7<br />
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<u>Nutrition Action Newsletter</u><br /><br />December 2014<br />-What you can do to protect your bones, pp.1,3-7<br />
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<u>Mayo Clinic Health Letter</u><br /><br />November 2014<br />-Irritable bowel syndrome: new approaches for relief, pp.1-3<br />-Lymphedema surgery: new solutions for swelling, pp.4-5<br /><br />Supplement, November 2014 - Diabetes: Taking charge of your health<br /><br />December 2014<br />-Nonallergic rhinitis, pp.1-3<br />-Lifting safely, pp.4-5<br />
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<u>Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50</u><br /><br />December 2014<br />-Don't let COPD stand in the way of an active lifestyle, pp.1-2<br />-Pneumonia: two vaccinations are better than one, p.3<br />
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<u>Harvard Women's Health Watch </u><br /><br />December 2014<br />-Keep your weight down and your energy up with the glycemic index, pp.1,7<br />-When to get help for low back pain, pp.4-5<br />
<br /><u>Harvard Men's Health Watch </u><br /><br />November 2014<br />-How much alcohol is too much? p.3<br />-Relief for hand arthritis, p.6<br />
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<u>Harvard Heart Letter</u><br /><br />November 2014<br />-Exercise is still the best medicine, pp.1,7<br />-For heart health, less salt makes the most sense, p.5<br />
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<u>Duke Medicine Health News</u><br /><br />November 2014<br />-An action plan to avoid chronic loneliness, p.3<br />
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<br />UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-8754875314100107442015-01-02T12:21:00.001-08:002015-01-02T12:21:18.524-08:00Making Your Resolutions StickNew Year’s resolutions—they’re easy to make but easier to break. Why is it so hard to make the healthy changes that we know can help us feel better and live longer? And why is it so hard to make them last?<br />
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Following are tools that can help you remove the barriers to making good habits a part of your life:<br />
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<a href="http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/resolution.aspx" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Making Your Resolutions Stick</a><br />
[Source: American Psychological Association]<br />
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<a href="http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/issue/Dec2010/Feature1" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">How to Create Healthy Habits</a><br />
[Source: <i>NIH News in Health</i> from the National Institutes of Health ]<br />
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<a href="http://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/healthy_lifestyles_healthy_outlook/" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Outlook</a><br />
[Source: UCSF Medical Center]<br />
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<a href="http://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/behavior_modification_ideas_for_weight_management/index.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Behavior Modification Ideas for Weight Management</a><br />
[Source: UCSF Medical Center]<br />
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<a href="http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/kids/eating-nutrition/healthy-eating/kids-passing-on-healthy-habits-to-your-children.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Passing on Healthy Habits to Your Children</a><br />
[Source: American Academy of Family Physicians]<br />
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<a href="http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/sleep-topics/healthy-sleep-tips" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Healthy Sleep Tips</a><br />
[Source: American Academy of Sleep Medicine]<br />
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<a href="http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/need-sleep/what-can-you-do/good-sleep-habits" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Adopt Good Sleep Habits</a><br />
[Source: Harvard Medical School]<br />
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<a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002393.htm" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Healthy living</a><br />
[Source: MedlinePlus]UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-31926877580244030852014-12-10T15:52:00.000-08:002014-12-10T15:53:57.326-08:00Emergency Preparedness<br />
<a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/index.asp" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Natural Disasters and Severe Weather</a> <br />
- <a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/index.asp" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Winter Weather</a><br />
- <a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/index.asp" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Floods</a><br />
- <a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/landslides.asp" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Landslides and Mudslides</a><br />
- <a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/lightning/index.asp" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Lightning</a><br />
- <a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/earthquakes/index.asp" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Earthquakes</a> <br />
- <a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.asp" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Hurricanes</a><br />
- <a href="http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/tornadoes/index.asp" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Tornadoes</a><br />
[Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]<br />
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<a href="http://www.ready.gov/be-informed" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Be Informed</a>: Learn what protective measures to take before, during, and after an emergency<br />
<a href="http://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Make A Plan</a>: Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes so it is important to plan in advance: how you will get to a safe place; how you will contact one another; and how you will get back together.<br />
<a href="http://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Build A Kit</a>: You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. This means having your own food, water and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least 72 hours.<br />
<a href="http://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/documents/files/pets_brochure.pdf" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.ready.gov/individuals-access-functional-needs" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Individuals with Disabilities or Access Needs or Functional Needs</a>:
If you have a disability or an access need or functional needs, you may
need to take additional steps to prepare for emergencies.[Source: Ready.gov]<br />
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<a href="http://water.epa.gov/drink/emerprep/emergencydisinfection.cfm" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water</a><br />
[Source: U.S. EPA] <br />
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<a href="http://www.fda.gov/downloads/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/HomeHealthandConsumer/UCM252812.pdf" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Home-Use Medical Devices</a>: How to Prepare for and Handle Power Outages for Medical Devices that Require Electricity <br />
[Source: U.S. FDA]
UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-62610270626190817102014-11-21T12:11:00.001-08:002014-12-01T09:02:00.630-08:00 Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, November 2014The UCSF Patient Health Library subscribes to over a dozen health and wellness newsletters that are not available for free online. We also have access to all of the online journals the UCSF subscribes to.<br />
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Here are highlights from newsletters. To read the articles, look at the online journals or ask a health or medical question, <a href="http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/phl/info.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">visit the Patient Health Library</a>.<br />
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<u>Consumer Reports on Health</u><br />
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October 2014<br />
-Resources for choosing a doctor, pp.1,4-5<br />
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November 2014<br />
-How to choose the best health insurance for you, pp.1,4-5<br />
-Keep food poisoning of the menu, p.10<br />
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<u>Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50</u><br /><br />November 2014<br />-Are prostate cancer treatments going too far?: Overtreatment, active surveillance and knowing your options, pp.1-2<br />-Is canned salmon as good for you as fresh salmon? p.7<br />
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<u>Duke Medicine Health News</u><br />
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October 2014<br />
-Preserve your mind and prevent cognitive decline, pp.1-2<br />
-Four key nutrients decrease the risk of bone and muscle degeneration, p.4<br />
-Exercise as medicine for older women, p.7<br />
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<u>Harvard Health Letter</u><br /><br />October 2014<br />-Stay flexible to protect your mobility, pp.1,7<br />-Signs of early dementia, p.3<br />-Best ways to keep your bones healthy and strong, p.4<br />-Understanding allergy medications, p.7 <br />
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<u> Harvard Heart Letter</u><br /><br />October 2014<br />-Rethinking alcohol use and heart disease, p.3<br />-Testosterone therapy may not be as safe as once thought, p.7<br />
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<u>Harvard Women's Health Watch </u><br /><br />October 2014<br />-How to lower your cholesterol without drugs, pp.1,7 <br />
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<u>Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter</u><br /><br />October 2014<br />-Health seniors who took fish oil pills score better on cognitive tests, pp.1,3<br />-Walking and other physical activities reduce disability risk, p.6<br />
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<u>Mayo Clinic Health Letter</u><br /><br />October 2014<br />-Tips for those who have difficulty swallowing pills, p.3<br />
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<br />UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-9374206841999472852014-11-10T12:31:00.001-08:002014-11-10T12:57:59.637-08:00Holiday Food: Nutrition and Safety
- How can I limit calories and still enjoy the holidays?<br /><br />
- How long do I need to cook a 20-pound turkey?<br /><br />
- What should I know to safely cook for a large group?<br /><br />
- How long will my leftovers still be good?<br /><br />
- My mom is undergoing chemotherapy. Do I need to pay special attention to my food preparation habits?<br /><br />
- What can I make for people on special diets? <br /><br />
If you are asking questions like these, take a look at the following sites to help keep everyone safe, healthy and happy this holiday season:<br /><br />
<a href="http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6442473568" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Enjoy Guilt-Free Holiday Celebrations</a><br />
<a href="http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6381" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Food Safety Tips for Holiday Road Trips</a><br />
[Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics]<br />
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<a href="http://blog.aicr.org/2014/11/03/our-meeting-menu-inspiration-for-your-holiday-parties/">Inspiration for Your Holiday Parties </a><br />
<a href="http://preventcancer.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=dc_rc_holiday" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Holiday Recipes</a><br />
<a href="http://blog.aicr.org/2013/11/25/cooking-for-the-familygluten-free-vegan-and-all" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Cooking for the Family… Gluten-free, Vegan and All</a><br />
[Source: American Institute for Cancer Research]<br />
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<a href="http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm092815.htm" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Food Safety Tips for Healthy Holidays</a><br />
[Source: US Department of Agriculture]<br />
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<a href="http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm093704.htm" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Are You Storing Food Safely?</a><br />
[Source: US Food and Drug Administration]<br />
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<a href="http://cancer.ucsf.edu/support/crc/food-safety" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Food Safety During Cancer Therapy</a><br />
[Source: UCSF Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center]<br />
<br />UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-29704941564324547562014-10-27T13:18:00.001-07:002014-10-27T13:21:09.030-07:00Portion Size and Portion Control<a href="http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/eat-right/portion-distortion.htm" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Serving Size Versus Portion Size</a><br />
[Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)]
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<a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/meal-planning/tips/keep-portion-sizes-in-check.aspx" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Portion Control and Diet: 10 Easy Tips for Smaller Servings</a>
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[Source: EverydayHealth.com]
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<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/portion_size.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">How to Avoid Portion Size Pitfalls to Help Manage Your Weight</a>
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[Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)]
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<a href="http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/downloads/portion-quiz.pdf" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;" target="_blank">Portion Distortion Quiz</a><br />
[Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)]
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<a href="http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate/" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Harvard's New Guide to Healthy Eating</a>
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[Source: The Nutrition Source, Harvard School of Public Health]
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<a href="http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/portion_size.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Portion Distortion for Teens</a><br />
[Source: KidsHealth.org]UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-53227429439942446802014-10-13T13:17:00.000-07:002014-10-13T13:17:00.133-07:00 Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, October 2014The UCSF Patient Health Library subscribes to over a dozen health and wellness newsletters that are not available for free online. We also have access to all of the online journals the UCSF subscribes to.<br />
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Here are highlights from newsletters. To read the articles, look at the online journals or ask a health or medical question, <a href="http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/phl/info.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">visit the Patient Health Library</a>.<br />
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<u>Duke Medicine Health News</u><br /><br />September 2014<br />-With diet and exercise, it's quality, not quantity, that counts, pp.4-5<br />
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<u>Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50</u><br /><br />October 2014<br />-Are you taking your reflux meds correctly? p.3<br />-Do you still need a screening mammogram? pp.4-5<br />
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<u>Mayo Clinic Health Letter</u><br /><br />September 2014<br />-Controlling diabetes, pp.1-3<br />
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<u>Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter</u><br /><br />September 2014<br />-Sugar substitutes, pp.4-5<br />-Reality check on health benefits of resveratrol found in red wine, p.7<br /><br />Special supplement, September 2014: Best food choices to reduce your cancer risk<br />
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<u>UC Berkeley Wellness Letter</u><br /><br />October 2014<br />-DHEA: anti-aging in a bottle? p.4<br />-Yoga: is hotter better? p.6<br />
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<u>Harvard Men's Health Watch </u><br /><br />September 2014<br />-"Joint support" supplements for arthritis, p.3<br />
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<u>Harvard Women's Health Watch </u><br /><br />September 2014<br />-Get on your feet: 8 ways to avoid too much sitting, p.3<br />
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<u>Nutrition Action Newsletter</u><br /><br />September 2014<br />-What you may not know about breast cancer, pp.1,3-7<br />-What you need to know about soy, pp.9-11 UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-54954642781112979692014-09-11T15:03:00.000-07:002014-09-11T15:03:03.171-07:00Understanding and Finding Clinical TrialsClinical trials are research studies that test how well new medical approaches work in people. Each study answers scientific questions and tries to find better ways to prevent, screen for, diagnose or treat a disease. Clinical trials may also compare a new treatment to a treatment that is already available.<br />
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Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others by contributing to medical research.<br />
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Every clinical trial has a protocol, or action plan, for conducting the trial. The plan describes what will be done in the study, how it will be conducted, and why each part of the study is necessary. Each study has its own rules about who can participate. Some studies need volunteers with a certain disease. Some need healthy people. Others want just men or just women.<br />
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In the United States, an independent committee of physicians, statisticians and members of the community must approve and monitor the protocol. They make sure that the risks are small and are worth the potential benefits.<br />
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[Excerpted from the links below]<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">About Clinical Trials</span></b><br />
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<a href="http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/info/understand" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Understanding Clinical Trials</a><br />
[From ClinicalTrials.gov]<br />
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<a href="http://www.nih.gov/health/clinicaltrials/basics.htm" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Clinical Research Trials and You</a><br />
[From the National Institutes of Health]<br />
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<a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/clinicaltrials.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Clinical Trials</a><br />
[From MedlinePlus]<br />
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<b>Finding Clinical Trials</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ucsfhealth.org/clinical_trials/index.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Clinical Trials at UCSF Medical Center</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">ClinicalTrials.gov</a><br />
ClinicalTrials.gov offers up-to-date information for locating federally and privately supported clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions.<br />
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<b>Finding Cancer Clinical Trials</b><br />
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<i>Searching the hundreds of research studies on cancer treatments can be overwhelming. Using the tools from the following resources can make it easier to find clinical trials that may be right for you.</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.breastcancertrials.org/" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">BreastCancerTrials.org</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/search" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">National Cancer Institute - Clinical Trials Search</a><br />
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If you need more help, <a href="http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/phl/info.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">contact the librarian</a> at the Patient Health Library for an individual consultation.UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-91086442247238610792014-08-22T12:29:00.001-07:002014-08-22T12:29:57.872-07:00 Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, August 2014Here are highlights from recent health and wellness newsletters at
the UCSF Patient Health Library. To see the entire articles, <a href="http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/phl/info.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">visit the Patient Health Library</a>.<br />
<br />
Not all information is free and not all of it is online!<br />
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<u>Consumer Reports on Health </u><br /><br />September 2014<br />-Food-label claims that can fool you, p.10<br /><br /><u>Duke Medicine Health News</u><br /><br />August 2014<br />-DASH Diet for hypertension, p.3<br /><br /><u>Harvard Health Letter</u><br /><br />July 2014<br />-5 simple tricks to sharpen thinking and memory skills, pp.1,7<br /><br />August 2014<br />-Start a walking program in 3 easy steps, p.3<br />-Pill-free ways to improve your sex life, p.4<br />-Key minerals to help control blood pressure, p.5<br />
<br /><u>Harvard Heart Letter</u><br /><br />July 2014<br />-For a heart-healthy diet, don't fixate on fat, pp.1,7<br />-Learning hands-only CPR could help save a loved one's life, p.3<br /><br />August 2014<br />-Dietary supplements: sorting out the science, pp.1,7<br />-The lesser-known fat in your blood, p.3<br />-New guidelines for the prevention of recurrent stroke, p.6<br /><br /><u>Harvard Men's Health Watch </u><br /><br />July 2014<br />-Online Alzheimer's tests: unscientific and inaccurate, p.3<br /><br /><u>Harvard Women's Health Watch </u><br /><br />July 2014<br />-Foods that fight inflammation, pp.1,7<br />-Breast cancer screening: options beyond the mammogram, p.3<br />-Osteoporosis drugs: which is right for you? pp.4-5<br /><br />August 2014<br />-Summer skin safety, pp.4-5<br />-What meditation can do for your mind, mood, and health, p.6<br />
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<u>Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50</u><br /><br />July 2014<br />-The internet for the older set, pp.4-5<br />
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<u>Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter</u><br /><br />July 2014<br />-How much water do you really need? pp.1,4-5<br /><br />August 2014<br />-Aerobic activity helps build bigger brains, pp.1,3<br /><br /><u>UC Berkeley Wellness Letter</u><br /><br />July 2014<br />-Coconut palm sugar: a better sugar? p.3<br /><br />August 2014<br />-Is the Pap test passe? pp.1-2 UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-24306392529860714102014-07-22T14:20:00.001-07:002014-07-22T14:20:23.549-07:00Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, July 2014Here are highlights from recent health and wellness newsletters at the UCSF Patient Health Library. To see the entire articles, <a href="http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/phl/info.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">visit the Patient Health Library</a>.<br />
<br />
Not all information is free and not all of it is online!<br />
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<u>Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter</u><br />
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April 2014<br />
-What can you really do to feel more energetic? pp.4-5<br />
-Make sure you're getting enough B12, p.7<br />
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June 2014<br />
-Smart shopping for salmon, pp.4-5<br />
-Protein plus exercise equals less muscle loss with aging, p.7<br />
-Q:
Is oat bran as good as oatmeal for nutrition value? A: "Adding oat bran
to your cereal may be a quick and easy way to add fiber and other
nutrients to your diet....Keep your mind open to...the original whole
food...as there are many components of food whose function or
relationships we do not yet understand."<br />
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June 2014 Supplement: How safe are so-called "dietary supplements"?<br />
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<u>Nutrition Action Newsletter</u><br />
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June 2014<br />
-Don't believe everything you hear, pp.1,3-7<br />
"It
doesn't matter if the news came from the New York Times, '60 Minutes,'
or Dr. Oz....The information could well be incomplete, preliminary, or
downright flawed."<br />
-Oh my GERD! A guide to heartburn and beyond, pp.9-11<br />
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<u>Mayo Clinic Health Letter</u><br />
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June 2014<br />
-Atrial fibrillation choices, pp.4-5<br />
-Cancer-related symptoms, p.6<br />
-Shared medical decisions, p.7<br />
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June 2014 Supplement: Highly functional foods: Eating your way to good health<br />
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<u>Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50</u><br />
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June 2014<br />
-The truth about testosterone replacement therapy, pp.1-2<br />
-Preventing complications of chronic kidney disease, pp.4-5<br />
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<u>Harvard Heart Letter</u><br />
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June 2014<br />
-Should you seek advanced cholesterol testing? p.3<br />
-How sugar harms the heart, p.6<br />
-Measure blood pressure in both arms, p.7<br />
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<u>Harvard Health Letter</u><br />
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June 2014<br />
-Easy exercises for healthy knees, pp.1,7<br />
-4 fast mood boosters, p.3<br />
-Taming irritable bowel syndrome, p.6<br />
-Are cholesterol-lowering statin drugs for everyone? p.7<br />
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<u>Consumer Reports on Health </u><br />
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June 2014<br />
-Are supplements really safe? p.1,4-5<br />
-Spot and fix medical billing mistakes, p.8<br />
-The best way to stop bug bites, p.10<br />
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July 2014<br />
-Heart disease questions and answers, pp.1,4-5
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UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-11208522475639445222014-06-04T11:05:00.000-07:002014-06-04T11:05:46.499-07:00Facts about Smoking and Help for Quitting<ul>
<li>Cigarette smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals and compounds. Hundreds are toxic and at least 69 are known to cause cancer.</li>
<li>Damage from tobacco smoke is immediate; the chemicals in tobacco smoke reach your lungs quickly every time you inhale.</li>
<li>Low levels of smoke exposure, including exposures to secondhand tobacco smoke, lead to a rapid and sharp increase in dysfunction and inflammation of the lining of the blood vessels, which are implicated in heart attacks and stroke.</li>
<li>About 60 percent of American children ages 4-11 are exposed to secondhand smoke at home.</li>
<li>The list of diseases caused by smoking includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema), coronary heart disease, stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, acute myeloid leukemia, cataract, pneumonia, periodontitis, and bladder, esophageal, laryngeal, lung, oral, throat, cervical, kidney, stomach, and pancreatic cancers. Smoking is also a major factor in a variety of other conditions and disorders, including slowed healing of wounds, infertility, and peptic ulcer disease.</li>
<li>Smoking has been linked to at least one-third of all cancer-related deaths in the U.S.</li>
<li>Smoking causes more than one in five deaths in America. </li>
<li>Smokers die significantly earlier than nonsmokers: 13.2 years for men and 14.5 years for women.</li>
<li>Since 1965, more than 45 percent of adults who have ever smoked have quit.</li>
<li>Quitting at any age and at any time is beneficial. It's never too late to quit.</li>
</ul>
[Compiled from the resources below]<br />
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<a href="http://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/about-smoking/facts-figures/general-smoking-facts.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Smoking Facts</a><br />
[Source: American Lung Association]<br />
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<a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/smokingthefacts/htm/index.htm" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Smoking - The Facts</a><br />
[Source: MedlinePlus]<br />
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<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fast_facts/index.htm" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Smoking & Tobacco Use: Fast Facts</a><br />
[Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]<br />
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<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK53017/">How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease: A Report of the Surgeon General</a> (2010) <br />
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[Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services]<br />
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<a href="http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/reports/50-years-of-progress/index.html">The Health Consequences of Smoking—50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General</a> (2014)<br />
[Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services]<br />
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<a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/QuitSmoking/QuittingSmoking/Smoking-Do-you-really-know-the-risks_UCM_322718_Article.jsp#.T1FduHkfiMU" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Smoking: Do you really know the risks?</a><br />
[Source: American Heart Association]<br />
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<a href="http://www.cancer.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/GuidetoQuittingSmoking/index" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Guide to Quitting Smoking</a><br />
[Source: American Cancer Society]<br />
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<a href="http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm198176.htm" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Smoking Cessation Products</a><br />
[Source: U.S. FDA]<br />
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<a href="http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Tobacco/symptoms-triggers-quitting" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">How To Handle Withdrawal Symptoms and Triggers When You Decide To Quit Smoking</a><br />
[Source: National Cancer Institute]<br />
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The <a href="https://tobacco.ucsf.edu/fontana-tobacco-treatment-center-fttc-0" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">UCSF Medical Center's Fontana Tobacco Treatment Center </a> offers classes as well as individual consultations with doctors trained in treating tobacco addiction. They help smokers maximize the likelihood of success in their efforts to quit. Services include:<br />
<ul>
<li> Smoking Cessation Classes</li>
<li> Relapse Prevention Program</li>
<li> Doctor Consultation</li>
</ul>
For more information, to schedule an appointment or to enroll in a class, please contact the <a href="https://tobacco.ucsf.edu/fontana-tobacco-treatment-center-fttc-0" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Fontana Tobacco Treatment Center</a> at:<br />
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UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion<br />
2330 Post St., Suite 420<br />
San Francisco, CA 94115<br />
(415) 885-7895<br />
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Note: The online enrollment link is tricky to find. Go to <a href="http://www.ucsfhealth.org/clinics/tobacco_treatment_center/">http://www.ucsfhealth.org/clinics/tobacco_treatment_center/</a> and click on <b>Show More</b> (above the map)<br />
<br />UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-71623473954349525232014-05-23T09:32:00.000-07:002014-07-22T14:09:59.749-07:00Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, May 2014Here are highlights from recent health and wellness newsletters at the UCSF Patient Health Library. To see the entire articles, <a href="http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/phl/info.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">visit the Patient Health Library</a>.<br />
<br />
Not all information is free and not all of it is online!<br />
<br />
<u>Consumer Reports on Health </u><br />
<br />
May 2014<br />
-How to sharpen your memory now, pp.1,4-5<br />
"The same steps you take to promote your overall health and well-being should help protect your brain as well."<br />
-You can survive allergy season, pp.6-7<br />
-Do drug ads tell the truth? p.9<br />
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<u>Harvard Health Letter</u><br />
May 2014<br />
-5 steps to adapt your home as you age, pp.1,7<br />
-Boost your thinking skills with exercise, p.3<br />
-Relief dos and don'ts for that nagging neck pain, p.4<br />
-Caffeine: how much is too much? p.5<br />
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<u>Harvard Heart Letter</u><br />
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May 2014<br />
-Eat more fiber-rich foods to foster heart health, p.3<br />
-When very high cholesterol runs in the family, p.4<br />
"The standard advice...still applies: cut back on foods rich in cholesterol and saturated fat, such as red meat and full-fat dairy products, and eat more vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and fish."<br />
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<u>Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50</u><br />
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May 2014<br />
-The toll of untreated depression, pp.1-2<br />
-A guide to new prostate cancer tests, pp.4-5<br />
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Special spring/summer 2014 issue<br />
-Options for different types of neck pain, pp.1-2<br />
-Improving range of motion in arthritic joins, pp.4-5<br />
-Back spasms, p.6<br />
-Getting the right support when you sleep, p.8<br />
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<u>Mayo Clinic Health Letter</u><br />
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May 2014<br />
-Cataract surgery, pp.1-3<br />
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<u>UC Berkeley Wellness Letter</u><br />
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May 2014<br />
-Should you still take that multi? pp.1-2<br />
-Clearing the air: Pollutants in the home, p.5<br />
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Spring/summer 2014: All about allergiesUCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-47656897332185363772014-05-12T10:59:00.002-07:002014-05-23T09:13:07.176-07:00Resources on Nutrition and Cancer<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/nutrition/patient" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;" style="font-family: verdana;">Overview of Nutrition in Cancer Care</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">[Source: National Cancer Institute]</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/eatinghints" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;" style="font-family: verdana;">Eating Hints: Before, During, and After Cancer Treatment</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">[Source: </span>National Cancer Institute]</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ucsfhealth.org/adult/edu/cancerDiet.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;" style="font-family: verdana;">Diet for Cancer Treatment Side Effects</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">[Source: </span>UCSF Medical Center]</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/phl/nutrition.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;" style="font-family: verdana;">Additional Nutrition Resources</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">[Source: </span>UCSF Patient Health Library]</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://cit.ucsf.edu/podcasts/123/123_2882.mp3" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;" style="font-family: verdana;">Nutrition & Cancer: The Whole Diet</a></span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zACuXj4c87s/TJPQw-QLLUI/AAAAAAAAAuY/0_LQr-3jQi0/s1600/podcast-icon-smaller.jpg" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zACuXj4c87s/TJPQw-QLLUI/AAAAAAAAAuY/0_LQr-3jQi0/s320/podcast-icon-smaller.jpg" /></a></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">(Podcast from the UCSF Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: bold;">Nutrition Counseling & Workshops at UCSF</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">with registered dietician, Greta Macaire</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">Nutrition counseling services are open to UCSF cancer
patients at no charge, although donations are appreciated. A dietitian
is available Monday through Friday between 9 am and 5 pm. Appointments
can be scheduled through any of the oncology practices.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">More information is available by calling the Ida
& Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center at 415.885.3693 or going
online to <a href="http://cancer.ucsf.edu/support/crc/nutrition-counseling-and-workshops" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;" style="font-family: verdana;">http://cancer.ucsf.edu/support/crc/nutrition-counseling-and-workshops</a>.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Upcoming Workshops</b>:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Nutrition and Breast Cancer</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">May 21, 2014, 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://cancer.ucsf.edu/events/2014/05/21/nutrition-and-breast-cancer.1480">http://cancer.ucsf.edu/events/2014/05/21/nutrition-and-breast-cancer.1480</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Nutrition and Prostate Cancer</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">May 27, 2014, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm</span><br />
<a href="http://cancer.ucsf.edu/events/2014/05/27/nutrition-and-prostate-cancer.4578"><span style="font-size: small;">http://cancer.ucsf.edu/events/2014/05/27/nutrition-and-prostate-cancer.4578</span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">See the Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center <a href="http://cancer.ucsf.edu/_docs/crc/quarterly.pdf" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;" target="_blank">quarterly calendar</a> for upcoming classes and events.
</span>UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-13659752664305872512014-04-23T12:28:00.001-07:002014-05-23T09:31:35.255-07:00Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, April 2014Here are highlights from recent health and wellness newsletters at the UCSF Patient Health Library. To see the entire articles, <a href="http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/phl/info.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">visit the Patient Health Library</a>.<br />
<br />
Not all information is free and not all of it is online!<br />
<br />
<u>UC Berkeley Wellness Letter</u><br />
<br />
April 2014<br />
-Phosphorus: friend or foe? p.4<br />
-Vitamin E for Alzheimer's? p.5<br />
<br />
<u>Mayo Clinic Health Letter</u><br />
<br />
April 2014<br />
-Dizziness, pp.1-3<br />
<br />
<u>Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50</u><br />
<br />
April 2014<br />
-Skin cream do's and dont's for eczema, p.6<br />
<br />
<u>Harvard Women's Health Watch </u><br />
<br />
April 2014<br />
-Should you be tested for dementia? pp.1,7<br />
"Certain tests for dementia don't offer much diagnostic value in general, including general tests for Alzheimer's."<br />
-Is it a food intolerance, allergy or something else? pp.4-5<br />
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<u>Harvard Heart Letter</u><br />
<br />
April 2014<br />
-The best heart-healthy workouts for your 60's, 70's and 80's, pp.1,7<br />
-Peripheral artery disease - It's a pain in the leg, p.6<br />
"People with PAD worry that they are hurting themselves when the walk, but research shows that activity is actually very good for you...even if you feel some pain."<br />
<br />
<u>Harvard Health Letter</u><br />
<br />
April 2014<br />
-Easy ways to protect your mobility, pp.1,7<br />
-Drug-free options to fight depression, p.3<br />
-Tips for healthy food on the go, p.6<br />
<br />
<u>Duke Medicine Health News</u><br />
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April 2014<br />
-It's never too late to get fit, p.3<br />
"Whether going for a short walk several times a gay or starting off each day with an activity class at the senior center, something is always better than nothing."<br />
-New blood pressure treatment guidelines challenged, pp.4-5<br />
-Experimental drug may change the treatment of osteoporosis, p.7UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-53927493098549470582014-04-04T15:16:00.001-07:002015-02-27T09:12:14.350-08:00Exercise and physical fitnessRegular exercise is a critical part of staying healthy. People who are active live longer and feel better. Exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight. It can delay or prevent diabetes, some cancers and heart problems.<br />
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The key is to find the right exercise for you. If it is fun, you are more likely to stay motivated. You may want to walk with a friend, join a class or plan a group bike ride. If you've been inactive for awhile, use a sensible approach and start out slowly.<br />
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[Source: MedlinePlus]<br />
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<a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exerciseandphysicalfitness.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Exercise and physical fitness</a><br />
[Source: MedlinePlus]<br />
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<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/index.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">How much physical activity do you need?</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/measuring/index.html">Measuring Physical Activity Intensity</a><br />
[Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]<br />
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<a href="http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20045506" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Eating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workouts</a><br />
[Source: Mayo Clinic]<br />
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<a href="http://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/education/exercise_tips/index.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Exercise tips for parents and children</a><br />
[Source: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital]<br />
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<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/growingstronger/index.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Strength Training for Older Adults</a><br />
[Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]<br />
<br />UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-77687127198931678592014-03-27T14:36:00.000-07:002014-04-23T12:24:01.131-07:00Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, March 2014Here are highlights from recent health and wellness newsletters at the UCSF Patient Health Library. To see the entire articles, <a href="http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/phl/info.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">visit the Patient Health Library</a>.<br />
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Not all information is free and not all of it is online!<br />
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<u>Harvard Women's Health Watch </u><br />
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March 2014<br />
-Mini-stroke: what you should do, p.1<br />
-Why you need a bone density scan, p.3<br />
<i>"This important test can warn you before you break a bone."</i><br />
-Staying active when it's hard to move, pp.4-5<br />
<i>"Arthritis and other mobility issues shouldn't stop you from getting the exercise you need."</i><br />
-new treatments for incontinence, p.7<br />
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<u>Harvard Heart Letter</u><br />
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March 2014<br />
-Sizing up ‘superfoods’ for heart health, pp.1,7<br />
<i>Why the following foods "rank high on the heart-health scale:"</i> <i>oatmeal, oranges, beans, spinach, kale, avocado, extra-virgin olive oil, nuts, berries, salmon, quinoa, dark chocolate.</i><br />
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<u>Duke Medicine Health News</u><br />
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March 2014<br />
-To treat osteoporosis, denosumab appears more effective than zolendronate, pp.1-2<br />
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<u>Consumer Reports on Health </u><br />
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March 2014<br />
-Solve your energy crises: finding and fixing the cause of your fatigue, pp.1,4-5<br />
<i>"Water should be your first choice. Being dehydrated, even mildly, may lead to fatigue, lack of energy, loss of concentration, and irritability."</i><br />
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<u>Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter</u><br />
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March 2014<br />
-Exercise combats chronic conditions, p.7<br />
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March 2014 supplement: The truth about the war on wheat<br />
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<br />UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-38653313768791161112014-03-06T09:37:00.002-08:002014-03-07T08:42:00.491-08:00Vegetables and Fruits<a href="http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/vegetables-and-fruits/index.html">Vegetables and Fruits: The Bottom Line</a><br />
[Source: Harvard School of Public Health]<br />
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[Source:<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/vegetables-amount.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">choosemyplate.gov</span></a>]</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/education/encouraging_your_child_to_eat_fruits_and_vegetables/index.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Encouraging Your Child to Eat Fruits and Vegetables</a><br />
[Source: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital]<br />
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For more great ideas on adding vegetables and fruit to your diet, come in to the <a href="http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/phl/" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Patient Health Library</a> to read numerous helpful articles in the health and wellness newsletters we carry, such as "Eating your vegetables and fruit?" from the March 2011 issue of Consumer Reports on Health.<br />
<br />UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-53872897143935871542014-02-27T12:21:00.000-08:002014-03-27T14:27:26.189-07:00Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, February 2014Here are highlights from recent health and wellness newsletters at the UCSF Patient Health Library. To see the entire articles, <a href="http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/phl/info.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">visit the Patient Health Library</a>.<br />
<br />
Not all information is free and not all of it is online!<br />
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<u>UC Berkeley Wellness Letter</u><br />
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February 2014<br />
-Benefits of tea, pp.1-2<br />
-The lowdown on steroid shots, p.4<br />
-Vitamin D-bate continues, p.5<br />
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<u>Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter</u><br />
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February 2014<br />
-Active leisure improves heart health and longevity, pp.1,3<br />
"Every
time you move around rather than sit, you challenge your heart to beat a
little faster, training it to be stronger and fitter."<br />
-10 keys to cardiovascular health, pp.4-5<br />
"Experts
emphasized dietary patterns--combinations of foods that differ in
macronutrient, vitamin and mineral composition--rather than individual
dietary components."<br />
-The digestive benefits of fermented foods, p.7<br />
"'Friendly' bacteria can be good for you, but be sure you know what you're buying."<br />
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<u>Nutrition Action Newsletter</u><br />
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January/February 2014<br />
-Trouble ahead? How to keep your brain sharp, pp.1,3-7<br />
1. Watch your blood pressure<br />
2. Keep blood sugar & insulin in check<br />
3. Get moving<br />
4. Use your brain <br />
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<u>Mayo Clinic Health Letter</u><br />
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February 2014 Supplement: Get better sleep without taking a pill<br />
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<u>Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50</u><br />
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February 2014<br />
-Recommendations for using prophylactic breast cancer drugs, pp.1-2<br />
~How the drugs work<br />
~Who is a candidate<br />
~Making an informed choice<br />
-Urinary tract infections: what both men and women should know, pp.4-5<br />
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<u>Harvard Women's Health Watch </u><br />
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February 2014<br />
-Are benefits from chocolate wishful thinking? pp.1,7<br />
-Effective exercises for osteoporosis, p.3 <br />
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<u>Harvard Men's Health Watch </u><br />
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February 2014<br />
-Is testosterone therapy safe? pp.1,7<br />
-Carbohydrates: it's the quality that counts, p.4<br />
-Preventive maintenance for your shoulders, p.5<br />
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<u>Harvard Health Letter</u><br />
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February 2014<br />
-Improve your balance by strengthening your core, pp.1,7<br />
-Protect your memory and thinking skills, p.3<br />
-Don't let that heartburn go untreated, p.4<br />
-Five easy ways to start exercising, p.6<br />
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<u>Duke Medicine Health News</u><br />
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February 2014<br />
-Breakthrough in hearing technology: an end to background noise, pp.1-2<br />
"The algorithm improved hearing-impaired people's comprehension from 25 percent to almost 85 percent against background noise."<br />
-Clarification on new guidelines to lower heart attack and stroke risk, pp.3-4<br />
-Insomnia therapy may help improve depression treatment, p.5<br />
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<u>Consumer Reports on Health </u><br />
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February 2014<br />
-The safest ways to stop pain, pp.1,4-5<br />
-Need a new hip? Get a warranty. p.2<br />
-5 steps to prevent heart disease, pp.6-7<br />
-Secrets to a better night's sleep, p.8<br />
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<br />UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-87966304805040437672014-01-22T15:49:00.000-08:002014-03-27T14:27:55.601-07:00Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, January 2014Here are highlights from recent health and wellness newsletters at the UCSF Patient Health Library. To see the entire articles, <a href="http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/phl/info.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">visit the Patient Health Library</a>.<br />
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Not all information is free and not all of it is online!<br />
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<u>Consumer Reports on Health </u><br />
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January 2014<br />
-How to build stronger bones, pp.1,4-5<br />
"Some people need supplements and medications to reduce their risk of breaks, others can protect their bones through tweaks to their diet and exercise routine, and by keeping close tabs on several other conditions that affect bone health."<br />
-How to find a doctor you can trust, p.11<br />
"You're going to have to cobble together information from a variety of sources." <br />
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<u>Duke Medicine Health News</u><br />
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January 2014<br />
-Novel anticoagulants have many advantages over Coumadin, but they aren't perfect, pp.1-2<br />
-Risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy, revisited, pp.5-6<br />
"The findings are nuanced, showing that the risks and benefits of HRT differ according to a woman's age and health status."<br />
-Treatments for migraines, p.7<br />
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<u>Harvard Health Letter</u><br />
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January 2014<br />
-Easy stretches for aching shoulders, p.4<br />
-Simple steps to get happier and healthier, p.5<br />
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<u>Harvard Heart Letter</u><br />
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January 2014<br />
-Answers about aspirin, pp.1,7<br />
-Lower your heart attack and stroke risk with a flu shot, p.3<br />
-Understanding cardiovascular pain, p.5<br />
-Coconut oil: supervillain or superfood? p.7<br />
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<u>Harvard Men's Health Watch </u><br />
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January 2014<br />
-Total hip replacement and the older man, pp.1,7<br />
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<u>Harvard Women's Health Watch </u><br />
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January 2014<br />
-Ways to preserve youthful skin without cosmetic surgery, pp.1,7<br />
"The first step is to slow the pace of further damage by staying out of the sun and by wearing adequate sun protecting whenever you are outside."<br />
-Why having a pet is good for your health, p.3<br />
-What the Affordable Care Act means for you, p.6<br />
"Under the ACA, you'll now be able to get a number of preventive services without a copay." <br />
<br />
<u>Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50</u><br />
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January 2014<br />
-Sex after a heart attack, p.5<br />
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<u>Mayo Clinic Health Letter</u><br />
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January 2014<br />
-Belching and gas, p.6<br />
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<u>Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter</u><br />
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January 2014<br />
-Are you getting enough B12 to fight mental decline?, pp.1,3<br />
-Eat right for a strong immune system, p.7<br />
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<u>UC Berkeley Wellness Letter</u><br />
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January 2014<br />
-When to be anti-antibiotics, p.3<br />
-Around the world with grains, p.4<br />
-The buzz on electric toothbrushes, p.5<br />
"Replace your toothbrush (or toothbrush head on an electric brush) every three to four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed."<br />
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Special Issue Winter 2014: Guide to lifelong fitnessUCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-914217050070634002014-01-15T14:29:00.000-08:002014-01-15T14:36:32.457-08:00Seasonal Influenza (Flu)Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others.<br />
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The “seasonal flu season” in the United States can begin as early as October and last as late as May. During
this time, flu viruses are circulating in the population.<br />
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An annual
seasonal flu vaccine (either the flu shot or the nasal-spray flu
vaccine) is the best way to reduce the chances that you will get
seasonal flu and lessen the chance that you will spread it to others.
When more people get vaccinated against the flu, less flu can spread
through that community.<br />
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Almost everyone who is at least 6 months of age should get a flu vaccine
this season. It’s especially important for some people to get
vaccinated. Those people include the following:
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People who are at high risk of developing serious complications like pneumonia if they get sick with the flu. This includes:
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<li>People who have certain medical conditions including asthma, diabetes, and chronic lung disease.</li>
<li>Pregnant women.</li>
<li>People 65 years and older.</li>
<li>People younger than 5 years (and especially those younger than 2).</li>
</ul>
People who live with or care for others who are high risk of developing serious complications. This includes:
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<li>Household
contacts and caregivers of people with certain medical conditions
including asthma, diabetes, and chronic lung disease.</li>
<li>Household contacts and caregivers of infants less than 6 months old.</li>
<li>Health care personnel.</li>
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<b>Who Should Not Be Vaccinated</b><br />
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<li>Influenza vaccine is not approved for children younger than 6 months of age.</li>
<li>People who have had a severe allergic reaction to influenza vaccine should generally not be vaccinated.</li>
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<b> </b>There are some people who should not get a flu vaccine without first consulting a physician. These include: <br />
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<li>People who have a moderate-to-severe illness with or without a fever (they should wait until they recover to get vaccinated).</li>
<li>People who developed <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/gbs.htm" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)</a> within 6 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine. </li>
</ul>
[Source for all of the above: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine</a>]
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<b>Where can you get a flu shot?</b><br />
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Contact your primary care doctor's office or your local pharmacist to see if they offer flu shots.<br />
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<a href="http://www.sfcdcp.org/aitc.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Adult Immunization & Travel Clinic</a>:
AITC is a non-profit, fee-for-service clinic that is part of the San
Francisco Department of Public Health. AITC is committed to providing
convenient, knowledgeable, personalized, and cost-effective immunization
services for travelers, students, new employees, immigrants, and other
members of the community. Information is available at <a href="http://www.sfcdcp.org/aitc.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">http://www.sfcdcp.org/aitc.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://flushot.healthmap.org/" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">HealthMap Vaccine Finder</a>
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<a href="http://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/cold_or_flu/" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Cold or Flu?</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/facts_about_the_flu/#5" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Treatment for the Flu</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/when_to_call_your_doctor_about_the_flu/" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">When to Call Your Doctor About the Flu</a><br />
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[Source: UCSF Medical Center]<br />
<br />UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-57273253296735729952014-01-06T09:21:00.000-08:002015-01-02T12:21:32.333-08:00Making Your Resolutions StickNew Year’s resolutions—they’re easy to make but easier to break. Why is it so hard to make the healthy changes that we know can help us feel better and live longer? And why is it so hard to make them last?<br />
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The Patient Health Librarian has compiled the following tools that can help you remove the barriers to making good habits a part of your life:<br />
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<a href="http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/resolution.aspx" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Making Your Resolutions Stick</a><br />
[Source: American Psychological Association]<br />
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<a href="http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/issue/Dec2010/Feature1" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">How to Create Healthy Habits</a><br />
[Source: <i>NIH News in Health</i> from the National Institutes of Health ]<br />
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<a href="http://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/healthy_lifestyles_healthy_outlook/" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Outlook</a><br />
[Source: UCSF Medical Center]<br />
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<a href="http://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/behavior_modification_ideas_for_weight_management/index.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Behavior Modification Ideas for Weight Management</a><br />
[Source: UCSF Medical Center]<br />
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<a href="http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/kids/eating-nutrition/healthy-eating/kids-passing-on-healthy-habits-to-your-children.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Passing on Healthy Habits to Your Children</a><br />
[Source: American Academy of Family Physicians]<br />
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<a href="http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/sleep-topics/healthy-sleep-tips" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Healthy Sleep Tips</a><br />
[Source: American Academy of Sleep Medicine]<br />
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<a href="http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/need-sleep/what-can-you-do/good-sleep-habits" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Adopt Good Sleep Habits</a><br />
[Source: Harvard Medical School]<br />
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<a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002393.htm" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">Healthy living</a><br />
[Source: MedlinePlus]UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628099298886566106.post-56445896519494545392013-12-27T12:09:00.000-08:002013-12-27T12:09:38.219-08:00Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, December 2013Here are highlights from recent health and wellness newsletters at the UCSF Patient Health Library. To see the entire articles, <a href="http://mountzion.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/phl/info.html" onclick="recordOutboundLink(this, 'Outbound Links', 'blog_post');return false;">visit the Patient Health Library</a>.<br />
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Not all information is free and not all of it is online!<br />
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<u>Consumer Reports on Health </u><br />
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December 2013<br />
-Latest on the flu vaccine and what to do if you get sick anyway, pp.1,4-5<br />
-The best protection for your eyes, pp.6-7<br />
-What you need to know about "off-label" drug prescription, p.8<br />
-Cooking do's and don'ts for your feast, p.9<br />
-Ate too much? Here's why it matters, p.11<br />
"A study of almost 2,000 heart-attack patients suggested that a single act of overeating could quadruple one's chance of having a heart attack on the same day."<br />
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<u>Harvard Health Letter</u><br />
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December 2013<br />
-Choosing a medical alerting device, pp.1,7<br />
"Unfortunately, the devices are underused. Many older adults agree to use a device only after a medical emergency when they've been traumatized."<br />
-A guide to headache symptoms and treatments, p.3<br />
"Knowing which type of headache you're dealing with will indicate which medications to use first."<br />
-Easy exercises for couch potatoes, p.4<br />
-Wean yourself off sleep aids, p.5<br />
-Medication errors and how to avoid them, p.6<br />
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<u>Harvard Heart Letter</u><br />
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December 2013<br />
-Depression and heart disease, pp.1,7<br />
-Living with AFib, p.3<br />
-Prescription for exercise, pp.4-5<br />
"As little as 15 minutes of physical activity a day can increase your life span as much as three years."<br />
-Managing medications for coronary artery disease, p.5<br />
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<u>Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50</u><br />
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November 2013<br />
-Should you be screened for lung cancer? pp.1-2 <br />
-Regaining bladder control, pp.4-5<br />
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<u>Mayo Clinic Health Letter</u><br />
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December 2013<br />
-Lowering blood pressure: devices that help, p.6<br />
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<u>Nutrition Action Newsletter</u><br />
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December 2013<br />
-What do we know about weight gain and loss? pp.1,3-6<br />
"[Researchers] are looking at not just a how many calories people eat and burn, but the their genes, the microbes in their gut, how much they sleep, and more."<br />
-Is chocolate really good for us? pp.8-11<br />
-Delicious, healthy holiday side dish recipes, p.12<br />
-Counting year-end calories, pp.13-15<br />
"New flash: calories count even if you're standing up."<br />
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<u>Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter</u><br />
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December 2013<br />
-Control your blood sugar to help protect your brain, pp.1,3<br />
-Walking as good as running, if you have time, p.3<br />
-Eat right for strong bones, pp.4-5UCSF Patient Health Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322359198244686496noreply@blogger.com