The 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.
Here are highlights from newsletters. To read the articles, look at the online journals or ask a health or medical question, visit the Patient Health Library.
Consumer Reports on Health
October 2014
-Resources for choosing a doctor, pp.1,4-5
November 2014
-How to choose the best health insurance for you, pp.1,4-5
-Keep food poisoning of the menu, p.10
Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50
November 2014
-Are prostate cancer treatments going too far?: Overtreatment, active surveillance and knowing your options, pp.1-2
-Is canned salmon as good for you as fresh salmon? p.7
Duke Medicine Health News
October 2014
-Preserve your mind and prevent cognitive decline, pp.1-2
-Four key nutrients decrease the risk of bone and muscle degeneration, p.4
-Exercise as medicine for older women, p.7
Harvard Health Letter
October 2014
-Stay flexible to protect your mobility, pp.1,7
-Signs of early dementia, p.3
-Best ways to keep your bones healthy and strong, p.4
-Understanding allergy medications, p.7
Harvard Heart Letter
October 2014
-Rethinking alcohol use and heart disease, p.3
-Testosterone therapy may not be as safe as once thought, p.7
Harvard Women's Health Watch
October 2014
-How to lower your cholesterol without drugs, pp.1,7
Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter
October 2014
-Health seniors who took fish oil pills score better on cognitive tests, pp.1,3
-Walking and other physical activities reduce disability risk, p.6
Mayo Clinic Health Letter
October 2014
-Tips for those who have difficulty swallowing pills, p.3
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Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, May 2014
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
May 2014
-How to sharpen your memory now, pp.1,4-5
"The same steps you take to promote your overall health and well-being should help protect your brain as well."
-You can survive allergy season, pp.6-7
-Do drug ads tell the truth? p.9
Harvard Health Letter
May 2014
-5 steps to adapt your home as you age, pp.1,7
-Boost your thinking skills with exercise, p.3
-Relief dos and don'ts for that nagging neck pain, p.4
-Caffeine: how much is too much? p.5
Harvard Heart Letter
May 2014
-Eat more fiber-rich foods to foster heart health, p.3
-When very high cholesterol runs in the family, p.4
"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."
Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50
May 2014
-The toll of untreated depression, pp.1-2
-A guide to new prostate cancer tests, pp.4-5
Special spring/summer 2014 issue
-Options for different types of neck pain, pp.1-2
-Improving range of motion in arthritic joins, pp.4-5
-Back spasms, p.6
-Getting the right support when you sleep, p.8
Mayo Clinic Health Letter
May 2014
-Cataract surgery, pp.1-3
UC Berkeley Wellness Letter
May 2014
-Should you still take that multi? pp.1-2
-Clearing the air: Pollutants in the home, p.5
Spring/summer 2014: All about allergies
Not all information is free and not all of it is online!
Consumer Reports on Health
May 2014
-How to sharpen your memory now, pp.1,4-5
"The same steps you take to promote your overall health and well-being should help protect your brain as well."
-You can survive allergy season, pp.6-7
-Do drug ads tell the truth? p.9
Harvard Health Letter
May 2014
-5 steps to adapt your home as you age, pp.1,7
-Boost your thinking skills with exercise, p.3
-Relief dos and don'ts for that nagging neck pain, p.4
-Caffeine: how much is too much? p.5
Harvard Heart Letter
May 2014
-Eat more fiber-rich foods to foster heart health, p.3
-When very high cholesterol runs in the family, p.4
"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."
Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50
May 2014
-The toll of untreated depression, pp.1-2
-A guide to new prostate cancer tests, pp.4-5
Special spring/summer 2014 issue
-Options for different types of neck pain, pp.1-2
-Improving range of motion in arthritic joins, pp.4-5
-Back spasms, p.6
-Getting the right support when you sleep, p.8
Mayo Clinic Health Letter
May 2014
-Cataract surgery, pp.1-3
UC Berkeley Wellness Letter
May 2014
-Should you still take that multi? pp.1-2
-Clearing the air: Pollutants in the home, p.5
Spring/summer 2014: All about allergies
Friday, April 19, 2013
Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, April 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!
DukeMedicine HealthNews
March 2013
-Rethinking cholesterol management, p.3
-Mammography: to screen or not?, pp.4-5
-Aerobic exercise beats resistence training for weight and fat loss, p.7
Harvard Health Letter
April 2013
-Considering a gluten-free diet, pp.1,7
-Venous leg ulcers, p.6
-What you should know about magnesium, p.7
Harvard Men's Health Watch
March 2013
-Fighting back against allergy season, p1,7
-Weight loss for better sleep, p.4
-Lift weights for diabetes protection, p.5
-Boost your hearing aid success, p.6
-The latest blood thinners, p.7
Harvard Women's Health Watch
April 2013
-7 simple ways for women to get active, pp.1,7
-Why breast density matters, p.3
-High blood pressure, a silent danger, pp.4-5
Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50
April 2013
-Protect aging skin, pp.4-5
-Recognizing the subtle signs of ovarian cancer, p.6
Not all information is free and not all of it is online!
DukeMedicine HealthNews
March 2013
-Rethinking cholesterol management, p.3
-Mammography: to screen or not?, pp.4-5
-Aerobic exercise beats resistence training for weight and fat loss, p.7
Harvard Health Letter
April 2013
-Considering a gluten-free diet, pp.1,7
-Venous leg ulcers, p.6
-What you should know about magnesium, p.7
Harvard Men's Health Watch
March 2013
-Fighting back against allergy season, p1,7
-Weight loss for better sleep, p.4
-Lift weights for diabetes protection, p.5
-Boost your hearing aid success, p.6
-The latest blood thinners, p.7
Harvard Women's Health Watch
April 2013
-7 simple ways for women to get active, pp.1,7
-Why breast density matters, p.3
-High blood pressure, a silent danger, pp.4-5
Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50
April 2013
-Protect aging skin, pp.4-5
-Recognizing the subtle signs of ovarian cancer, p.6
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
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, October 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
Oct 2012
-Is stress making you sick? pp.1-5
-What questions to ask when faced with cancer tests and treatments. pp.6-7
DukeMedicine HealthNews
Sept 2012
-Salt and blood pressure, p.3
Harvard Men's Health Watch
Oct 2012
-Should you skip your PSA test? pp.1,7
-Testosterone testing, pp.4-5
-Soothing heartburn, p.6
Harvard Women's Health Watch
Oct 2012
-5 of the best exercises you'll ever do, pp.1,7
-Bladder training for incontinence, p.2
-Breast cancer screening tests, p.6
-Hormone therapy: a new consensus, p.8
Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50
Oct 2012
-Calcium and vitamin D: Behind the headlines, pp.1-2
-Staying safe on the road, pp.4-5
UC Berkeley Wellness Letter
Sept 2012
-HDL "good" cholesterol, pp.1-2
-It's late, turn off that computer! p.3
-Strontium and bone health, p.7
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
Oct 2012
-Is stress making you sick? pp.1-5
-What questions to ask when faced with cancer tests and treatments. pp.6-7
DukeMedicine HealthNews
Sept 2012
-Salt and blood pressure, p.3
Harvard Men's Health Watch
Oct 2012
-Should you skip your PSA test? pp.1,7
-Testosterone testing, pp.4-5
-Soothing heartburn, p.6
Harvard Women's Health Watch
Oct 2012
-5 of the best exercises you'll ever do, pp.1,7
-Bladder training for incontinence, p.2
-Breast cancer screening tests, p.6
-Hormone therapy: a new consensus, p.8
Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50
Oct 2012
-Calcium and vitamin D: Behind the headlines, pp.1-2
-Staying safe on the road, pp.4-5
UC Berkeley Wellness Letter
Sept 2012
-HDL "good" cholesterol, pp.1-2
-It's late, turn off that computer! p.3
-Strontium and bone health, p.7
Friday, June 29, 2012
Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, June 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.
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
June 2012
-Relieve dizziness without drugs, p.6
-Is it allergies or a sinus infection? pp.8-9
-The benefits of eating local, p.10
DukeMedicine HealthNews
Jan 2012
-New insight into rheumatoid arthritis management, pp.1-2
-Focus on raising HDL “good” cholesterol – Is it worth it? p.3
-Sleep and dementia, p.6
Feb 2012
-New approach to cataract surgery, pp.1-2
-Dietary supplements vs. food sources, pp.4-5
Harvard Health Letter
May 2012
-Mediterranean diet: heart healthy AND brain healthy, pp.1-2
-Exposure to the blue light of electronics, p.4
Harvard Men's Health Watch
June 2012
-Minimize the chance of melanoma, pp.1,7
-Stop elbow pain, pp.4-5
-Red meat, p.6
Harvard Women's Health Watch
May 2012
-Managing osteoarthritis of the knee, pp.4-6
Mayo Clinic Health Letter
June 2012
-Palliative care, pp.4-5
-Stopping smoking, p.6
-Coffee and health, p.7
June 2012, supplement
-A look at digestive health problems
Medicine on the Net
April 2012
-Allergy resources, pp.7-13
-Otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) resources, pp.14-19
Nutrition Action Newsletter
May 2012
-Food and Addiction, pp.1-7
-Keep It Small: food portions and dishes, p.10
-Decoding Cereal Boxes, pp.12-15
June 2012
-Can Dr. Oz be wrong about omega-6 fatty acids and coconut oil?, pp.6-7; 10-11
-BPA: the saga continues, p.9
Consumer Reports on Health
June 2012
-Relieve dizziness without drugs, p.6
-Is it allergies or a sinus infection? pp.8-9
-The benefits of eating local, p.10
DukeMedicine HealthNews
Jan 2012
-New insight into rheumatoid arthritis management, pp.1-2
-Focus on raising HDL “good” cholesterol – Is it worth it? p.3
-Sleep and dementia, p.6
Feb 2012
-New approach to cataract surgery, pp.1-2
-Dietary supplements vs. food sources, pp.4-5
Harvard Health Letter
May 2012
-Mediterranean diet: heart healthy AND brain healthy, pp.1-2
-Exposure to the blue light of electronics, p.4
Harvard Men's Health Watch
June 2012
-Minimize the chance of melanoma, pp.1,7
-Stop elbow pain, pp.4-5
-Red meat, p.6
Harvard Women's Health Watch
May 2012
-Managing osteoarthritis of the knee, pp.4-6
Mayo Clinic Health Letter
June 2012
-Palliative care, pp.4-5
-Stopping smoking, p.6
-Coffee and health, p.7
June 2012, supplement
-A look at digestive health problems
Medicine on the Net
April 2012
-Allergy resources, pp.7-13
-Otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) resources, pp.14-19
Nutrition Action Newsletter
May 2012
-Food and Addiction, pp.1-7
-Keep It Small: food portions and dishes, p.10
-Decoding Cereal Boxes, pp.12-15
June 2012
-Can Dr. Oz be wrong about omega-6 fatty acids and coconut oil?, pp.6-7; 10-11
-BPA: the saga continues, p.9
Monday, January 23, 2012
Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, January 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, Jan 2012
-Health ‘truths’ overturned, pp.1-5
-The buzz on caffeine, p.6
-Choosing the right fats, pp.8-9
-Health ‘truths’ overturned, pp.1-5
-The buzz on caffeine, p.6
-Choosing the right fats, pp.8-9
Harvard Health Letter, Dec 2011
-Are artificial sweeteners a good alternative to sugar? p.1
-Is it okay to keep on taking Ambien for my sleeping problems? p.3
-Should I worry about health effects from BPA? p.4
-Are artificial sweeteners a good alternative to sugar? p.1
-Is it okay to keep on taking Ambien for my sleeping problems? p.3
-Should I worry about health effects from BPA? p.4
Harvard Men's Health Watch, Dec 2011
-Medical radiation: Too much of a good thing? pp.1-6
-Medical radiation: Too much of a good thing? pp.1-6
Mayo Clinic Health Letter, Jan 2012
-Pneumonia: Reducing your risk, pp.4-5
-Pneumonia: Reducing your risk, pp.4-5
Nutrition Action Newsletter, Dec 2011
-What foods are good for lowering cholesterol, staying regular, lowering blood pressure, protecting your eyes, and avoiding colon cancer pp.1-7
-How to avoid an “online fleecing” regarding “miracle products” and “revolutionary cures”, pp.8-9
-Top veggie burgers and nuggets, pp.12-13
-What foods are good for lowering cholesterol, staying regular, lowering blood pressure, protecting your eyes, and avoiding colon cancer pp.1-7
-How to avoid an “online fleecing” regarding “miracle products” and “revolutionary cures”, pp.8-9
-Top veggie burgers and nuggets, pp.12-13
Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter, Nov 2011
-More proof that staying physically active keeps brain sharp, pp.1-2
-Are probiotics right for you? pp.4-5
-No bone or menopause benefits from soy, per recent study, p.6
-More proof that staying physically active keeps brain sharp, pp.1-2
-Are probiotics right for you? pp.4-5
-No bone or menopause benefits from soy, per recent study, p.6
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