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
[Source: MedlinePlus]
How much physical activity do you need?
Video: "What counts as aerobic activity"
[Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]
Eating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workouts
[Source: Mayo Clinic]
Exercise tips for children
[Source: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital]
Strength Training for Older Adults
[Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, February 2013
Here are highlights from recent health and
wellness newsletters at the UCSF Patient Health Library. To see the entire articles, visit the Patient Health Library!
Not all information is free and not all of it is online!
Consumer Reports on Health
February 2013
-Fat facts and fat fiction, pp.1,4-5
-Advice on eggs and cholesterol, p.8
-Weight gain traps you can avoid, p.10
-Colon cleanse, p.12
Harvard Health Letter
January 2013
-New approaches to Alzheimer's, pp.1,7
-Therapy for low testosterone, p.5
Harvard Men's Health Watch
January 2013
-Topical relief for arthritis joint pain, pp.1,7
-Pain relievers: bad for your heart? p.3
-Prostate biopsy: what to expect, pp.4-5
-Mindful eating, p.5
Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50
Winter 2012 (special issue)
-Sight-saving treatments for age-related macular degeneration, pp.1-4
-Retraining an overactive bladder, pp.5-8
January 2013
-Prostate cancer: to treat or not to treat? pp.1-2
-Fibromyalgia treatment strategies, p.3
Mayo Clinic Health Letter
February 2013
-Finding balance in Alzheimer's caregiving, p.3
-Mindful meditation may cut risk of common cold, p.4
-Urinary tract infections in women, p.6
-Foot exercises to boost stability, p.7
-Overactive thyroid and fatigue, p.8
February 2013 supplement on cardiovascular exams
Not all information is free and not all of it is online!
Consumer Reports on Health
February 2013
-Fat facts and fat fiction, pp.1,4-5
-Advice on eggs and cholesterol, p.8
-Weight gain traps you can avoid, p.10
-Colon cleanse, p.12
Harvard Health Letter
January 2013
-New approaches to Alzheimer's, pp.1,7
-Therapy for low testosterone, p.5
Harvard Men's Health Watch
January 2013
-Topical relief for arthritis joint pain, pp.1,7
-Pain relievers: bad for your heart? p.3
-Prostate biopsy: what to expect, pp.4-5
-Mindful eating, p.5
Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50
Winter 2012 (special issue)
-Sight-saving treatments for age-related macular degeneration, pp.1-4
-Retraining an overactive bladder, pp.5-8
January 2013
-Prostate cancer: to treat or not to treat? pp.1-2
-Fibromyalgia treatment strategies, p.3
Mayo Clinic Health Letter
February 2013
-Finding balance in Alzheimer's caregiving, p.3
-Mindful meditation may cut risk of common cold, p.4
-Urinary tract infections in women, p.6
-Foot exercises to boost stability, p.7
-Overactive thyroid and fatigue, p.8
February 2013 supplement on cardiovascular exams
Monday, January 7, 2013
Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, January 2013
Here are highlights from recent health and
wellness newsletters at the UCSF Patient Health Library. To see the entire articles, visit the Patient Health Library!
Not all information is free and not all of it is online!
Consumer Reports on Health
December 2012
-40 tips to get you through the holiday season, pp.1-5
-A guide to shopping for meat, pp.6-7
-How to hire a home-care aide, p.8
Harvard Health Letter
November 2012
-Choosing good carbs, pp.1-7
-Reduce your pain with mental distractions, p.3
-Alternative treatments for knee pain, p.4
Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50
August 2012
-Arthritis, anxiety and depression: frequent companions, pp.1-2
-Do you really need that test? pp.4-5
-Shingles, p.7
Mayo Clinic Health Letter
December 2012
-Rheumatoid arthritis, pp.1-3
NIH News in Health
December 2012
-Understanding glycemic index and glycemic load, p.3
http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/issue/Dec2012/Feature2 (this one IS free online!)
Nutrition Action Newsletter
October 2012
-Going organic: what's the payoff? pp.1-6
-Meaning of "organic" and other food labels, p.7
-Scoring the nutrients in vegetables, pp.13-15
(for more nutrient data in foods, see: http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/)
December 2012
-Exercising: no more excuses, pp.1-6
-Caffeine, pp.7-9
-The best soups, pp.11-13
Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter
November 2012
-Compare cooking-oil choices, p.4-5
Supplement to November 2012
-Can supplement pills deliver on their promises?
December 2012
-Watch your weight and help protect your brain, pp.1-3
-Staying active prolongs life, p.3
-Does it pay to pick organic? pp.4-5
-Fish oil pills, p.7
Not all information is free and not all of it is online!
Consumer Reports on Health
December 2012
-40 tips to get you through the holiday season, pp.1-5
-A guide to shopping for meat, pp.6-7
-How to hire a home-care aide, p.8
Harvard Health Letter
November 2012
-Choosing good carbs, pp.1-7
-Reduce your pain with mental distractions, p.3
-Alternative treatments for knee pain, p.4
Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50
August 2012
-Arthritis, anxiety and depression: frequent companions, pp.1-2
-Do you really need that test? pp.4-5
-Shingles, p.7
Mayo Clinic Health Letter
December 2012
-Rheumatoid arthritis, pp.1-3
NIH News in Health
December 2012
-Understanding glycemic index and glycemic load, p.3
http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/issue/Dec2012/Feature2 (this one IS free online!)
Nutrition Action Newsletter
October 2012
-Going organic: what's the payoff? pp.1-6
-Meaning of "organic" and other food labels, p.7
-Scoring the nutrients in vegetables, pp.13-15
(for more nutrient data in foods, see: http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/)
December 2012
-Exercising: no more excuses, pp.1-6
-Caffeine, pp.7-9
-The best soups, pp.11-13
Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter
November 2012
-Compare cooking-oil choices, p.4-5
Supplement to November 2012
-Can supplement pills deliver on their promises?
December 2012
-Watch your weight and help protect your brain, pp.1-3
-Staying active prolongs life, p.3
-Does it pay to pick organic? pp.4-5
-Fish oil pills, p.7
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
NCI Cancer Bulletin's 2012 Favorite Feature Stories
"As we do every year, we have compiled a list of feature stories published over the past year that we think are worth another look. We chose these in-depth articles not only because of their popularity with readers, but also for their potential impact on clinical practice and/or their value as important but under-reported topics." - From the NCI Cancer Bulletin subscription email (subscribe to the NCI Cancer Bulletin).
- Studies Raise Concerns about Partial-Breast Radiation Therapy (January 10)
- Staying Alive: New Technique Grows Normal and Cancer Cells Rapidly (January 24)
- Connecting the Dots: Network Analysis Helps Public Health Researchers Get the Big Picture (February 7)
- Leading Health Organizations Revise Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines (March 20)
- A Conversation with Dr. Bert Vogelstein about Whole-Genome Sequencing to Predict Cancer Risk (April 3)
- A Transfer of Power: Harnessing Patients’ Immune Cells to Treat Their Cancer (May 1)
- Many Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers Have Chronic Health Problems, Unhealthy Behaviors (June 26)
- A Tough Transition: Cancer Survivorship Plans Slow to Take Hold (June 26)
- To Eat or Not to Eat: With Cancer Therapies, That Is the Question (July 10)
- As Patient
Navigation Expands and Evolves, Nurses Assume Many Roles
(July 24) - Using New Approach, Scientists Find Evidence for Cancer Stem Cells (August 7)
- Singled Out: Researchers Look to Single Cells for Cancer Insights (September 18)
- Study Urges Caution on Source of Unrelated Donor Stem Cell Transplants (October 30)
- Dietary Intervention for Patients Receiving Chemoradiotherapy for Lung Cancer (November 13)
- Crunching
Numbers: What Cancer Screening Statistics Really Tell Us
(November
27) - All That Glitters: A Glimpse into the Future of Cancer Screening (November 27)
- Dr. Titia de Lange: Telomere Function and Cancer (December 11)
Friday, December 14, 2012
Seasonal 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.
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.
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.
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:
People who are at high risk of developing serious complications like pneumonia if they get sick with the flu. This includes:
- People who have certain medical conditions including asthma, diabetes, and chronic lung disease.
- Pregnant women.
- People 65 years and older
- household contacts and caregivers of people with certain medical conditions including asthma, diabetes, and chronic lung disease.
Who Should Not Be Vaccinated
There are some people who should not get a flu vaccine without first consulting a physician. These include:
- People who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs.
- People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination.
- People who developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine.
- Children less than 6 months of age (influenza vaccine is not approved for this age group), and
- People who have a moderate-to-severe illness with a fever (they should wait until they recover to get vaccinated.)
Where can you get a flu shot?
Contact your primary care doctor's office or your local pharmacist to see if they offer flu shots.
Adult Immunization & Travel Clinic: 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 http://www.sfcdcp.org/aitc.html
HealthMap Vaccine Finder
Cold or Flu?
[From UCSF Medical Center Patient Education]
Treatment for the Flu
[From UCSF Medical Center Patient Education]
When to Call Your Doctor About the Flu
[From UCSF Medical Center Patient Education]
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