Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, May 2012

Not all information is free and not all of it is online!

The UCSF Patient Health Library subscribes to a number of health and wellness newsletters that are not otherwise free to the public. Here are some highlights from recent newsletters.

To see the entire articles, visit the Patient Health Library!

Consumer Reports on Health

May 2012
-Beware of kitchen germs, p.10

Harvard Men's Health Watch

May 2012
-Sour news about sugar, pp.1-4
-Distracted driving, pp.6-7

Harvard Women's Health Watch

April 2012
-Bone mineral density testing how often? pp.1-2
-Peripheral artery disease, pp.4-6

Johns Hopkins Bulletin: Prostate Disorders

Spring 2012
-Focal therapy for prostate cancer pp.13-16
-Managing prostate cancer with active surveillance, pp.17-23

Mayo Clinic Health Letter

April 2012
-Cancer vaccines, pp.4-5
-Clostridium difficile, p.6
-Inside whole grains, p.7
-Eye floaters, p.8

Nutrition Action Newsletter

April 2012
-How much is too much sugar? pp.1-7
-Getting a good night’s sleep, pp.9-11

Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter

April 2012
-Eating right improves your odds of avoiding mental decline, pp.1,7
-Recipe for sweet potato pancakes or waffles, p.7
-Ask the Experts: questions on whole grains, naturally occurring sugars, and more, p.8

UC Berkeley Wellness Letter

April 2012
-Do you really need a colonoscopy? pp.1-2
-Better sex in a bottle? p.4
-Meditation, p.5

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Summer fun and summer safety go hand in hand

Memorial Day signals the beginning of the summer season, with longer days, more time outdoors, and for many, play time in the water.

Use the following resources to help you stay safe, so you can make the most out of many summers to come.

Sun

Sun Safety: Save Your Skin!
[From the FDA]

Sun Exposure
[From MedlinePlus]

Top-Rated Sunscreens
[From Environmental Working Group]
Learn what products work well with fewer hazardous ingredients.

Water

Summer Swimtime: Staying Healthy at the Pool and Beach
[From the National Institutes of Health]

Summer Water Safety Guide
[From the American Red Cross]

Pool Safely
[From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission]
A great site for kids to learn through activities and games.

Food

Food Safety - Summer and Vacations
[From FoodSafety.gov]
Tips on cooking and eating outdoors, day trips, camping, traveling and more.

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MedlinePlus: Online Health Information

MedlinePlus is a free, easy-to-use health information service of the National Library of Medicine.

Resources and tools include:

• Health Topics: Over 900 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness
• Drugs & Supplements: About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements
• Videos, Tutorials and Cool Tools
  
• Medical Encyclopedia and Dictionary
• News: Current health news and press announcements
• Directories: Find doctors, dentists and hospitals
• Information in many languages

You can find the MedlinePlus website on the UCSF Patient Health Library's Health Information Websites page along with many other health information resources.

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Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, April 2012

Not all information is free and not all of it is online! The UCSF Patient Health Library subscribes to a number of health and wellness newsletters that are not otherwise free to the public. Here are some highlights from recent newsletters.

To see the entire articles, visit the Patient Health Library!

Consumer Reports on Health

April 2012
-What’s keeping you up at night? pp.1,4-5
-Nondrug options for neck pain, p.3
-Drugs that can affect your sex life, p.6
-Exercise: boost vigor, increase longevity, and reverse symptoms of many conditions, pp.8-9

Harvard Health Letter

March 2012
-Mental and physical activity helps protect against effects of Alzheimer’s, p.1

April 2012
-Tai chi helps Parkinson’s patients, p.3
-How to make a healthier, yet still appetizing muffin, pp.4-5

Harvard Men's Health Watch
 

March 2012
-The PSA test: What’s right for you?, pp.1-6

April 2012
-Supplements: a scorecard, pp.1-5

Harvard Women's Health Watch

March 2012
-Why behavior change is hard—and why you should keep trying, pp.5-6
-Certain dietary patterns are associated with long-term brain health, p.6
-Radiation for breast cancer linked to narrowing of coronary arteries, pp.6-7

Medicine on the Net

Jan 2012
-Birth defects resources, pp.13-20

February 2012 

-Infertility resources, pp.7-13,20

Nutrition Action Newsletter

Jan 2012
-Cancer: how to lower your risk, pp.1-7
-Confusion in the juice aisle, pp.12-15

Mar 2012
-Using knowledge of calorie density to eat less, pp.1-7
-Fruit with benefits vs. Fad fruits, pp.9-11

Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter

March 2012
-Getting enough potassium in your diet, pp.4-5

UC Berkeley Wellness Letter

March 2012
-The alcohol/cancer connection, pp.1-2
-Clearing up some questions about organic foods, pp.4-5
-The coconut water craze, p.6

Supplement
-Preventing cancer: strategies that can reduce your risk, pp.1-4

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Exercise and physical fitness

Regular 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.

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. [From MedlinePlus]

Exercise and physical fitness
[From MedlinePlus]

How much physical activity do you need?
    Video: "What counts as aerobic activity"
[From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

Eating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workouts
 [From the Mayo Clinic]

Exercise tips for children
[From UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital]

Strength Training for Older Adults
[From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

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