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
Friday, May 23, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
Resources on Nutrition and Cancer
Overview of Nutrition in Cancer Care
[Source: National Cancer Institute]
Eating Hints: Before, During, and After Cancer Treatment
[Source: National Cancer Institute]
Diet for Cancer Treatment Side Effects
[Source: UCSF Medical Center]
Additional Nutrition Resources
[Source: UCSF Patient Health Library]
Nutrition & Cancer: The Whole Diet
(Podcast from the UCSF Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center)
Nutrition Counseling & Workshops at UCSF
with registered dietician, Greta Macaire
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.
More information is available by calling the Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center at 415.885.3693 or going online to http://cancer.ucsf.edu/support/crc/nutrition-counseling-and-workshops.
Upcoming Workshops:
Nutrition and Breast Cancer
May 21, 2014, 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm
http://cancer.ucsf.edu/events/2014/05/21/nutrition-and-breast-cancer.1480
Nutrition and Prostate Cancer
May 27, 2014, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
http://cancer.ucsf.edu/events/2014/05/27/nutrition-and-prostate-cancer.4578
See the Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center quarterly calendar for upcoming classes and events.
[Source: National Cancer Institute]
Eating Hints: Before, During, and After Cancer Treatment
[Source: National Cancer Institute]
Diet for Cancer Treatment Side Effects
[Source: UCSF Medical Center]
Additional Nutrition Resources
[Source: UCSF Patient Health Library]
Nutrition & Cancer: The Whole Diet
Nutrition Counseling & Workshops at UCSF
with registered dietician, Greta Macaire
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.
More information is available by calling the Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center at 415.885.3693 or going online to http://cancer.ucsf.edu/support/crc/nutrition-counseling-and-workshops.
Upcoming Workshops:
Nutrition and Breast Cancer
May 21, 2014, 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm
http://cancer.ucsf.edu/events/2014/05/21/nutrition-and-breast-cancer.1480
Nutrition and Prostate Cancer
May 27, 2014, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
http://cancer.ucsf.edu/events/2014/05/27/nutrition-and-prostate-cancer.4578
See the Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center quarterly calendar for upcoming classes and events.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, April 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!
UC Berkeley Wellness Letter
April 2014
-Phosphorus: friend or foe? p.4
-Vitamin E for Alzheimer's? p.5
Mayo Clinic Health Letter
April 2014
-Dizziness, pp.1-3
Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50
April 2014
-Skin cream do's and dont's for eczema, p.6
Harvard Women's Health Watch
April 2014
-Should you be tested for dementia? pp.1,7
"Certain tests for dementia don't offer much diagnostic value in general, including general tests for Alzheimer's."
-Is it a food intolerance, allergy or something else? pp.4-5
Harvard Heart Letter
April 2014
-The best heart-healthy workouts for your 60's, 70's and 80's, pp.1,7
-Peripheral artery disease - It's a pain in the leg, p.6
"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."
Harvard Health Letter
April 2014
-Easy ways to protect your mobility, pp.1,7
-Drug-free options to fight depression, p.3
-Tips for healthy food on the go, p.6
Duke Medicine Health News
April 2014
-It's never too late to get fit, p.3
"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."
-New blood pressure treatment guidelines challenged, pp.4-5
-Experimental drug may change the treatment of osteoporosis, p.7
Not all information is free and not all of it is online!
UC Berkeley Wellness Letter
April 2014
-Phosphorus: friend or foe? p.4
-Vitamin E for Alzheimer's? p.5
Mayo Clinic Health Letter
April 2014
-Dizziness, pp.1-3
Johns Hopkins Medical Letter: Health After 50
April 2014
-Skin cream do's and dont's for eczema, p.6
Harvard Women's Health Watch
April 2014
-Should you be tested for dementia? pp.1,7
"Certain tests for dementia don't offer much diagnostic value in general, including general tests for Alzheimer's."
-Is it a food intolerance, allergy or something else? pp.4-5
Harvard Heart Letter
April 2014
-The best heart-healthy workouts for your 60's, 70's and 80's, pp.1,7
-Peripheral artery disease - It's a pain in the leg, p.6
"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."
Harvard Health Letter
April 2014
-Easy ways to protect your mobility, pp.1,7
-Drug-free options to fight depression, p.3
-Tips for healthy food on the go, p.6
Duke Medicine Health News
April 2014
-It's never too late to get fit, p.3
"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."
-New blood pressure treatment guidelines challenged, pp.4-5
-Experimental drug may change the treatment of osteoporosis, p.7
Friday, April 4, 2014
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.
[Source: MedlinePlus]
Exercise and physical fitness
[Source: MedlinePlus]
How much physical activity do you need?
Measuring Physical Activity Intensity
[Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]
Eating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workouts
[Source: Mayo Clinic]
Exercise tips for parents and children
[Source: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital]
Strength Training for Older Adults
[Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]
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.
[Source: MedlinePlus]
Exercise and physical fitness
[Source: MedlinePlus]
How much physical activity do you need?
Measuring Physical Activity Intensity
[Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]
Eating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workouts
[Source: Mayo Clinic]
Exercise tips for parents and children
[Source: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital]
Strength Training for Older Adults
[Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, March 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!
Harvard Women's Health Watch
March 2014
-Mini-stroke: what you should do, p.1
-Why you need a bone density scan, p.3
"This important test can warn you before you break a bone."
-Staying active when it's hard to move, pp.4-5
"Arthritis and other mobility issues shouldn't stop you from getting the exercise you need."
-new treatments for incontinence, p.7
Harvard Heart Letter
March 2014
-Sizing up ‘superfoods’ for heart health, pp.1,7
Why the following foods "rank high on the heart-health scale:" oatmeal, oranges, beans, spinach, kale, avocado, extra-virgin olive oil, nuts, berries, salmon, quinoa, dark chocolate.
Duke Medicine Health News
March 2014
-To treat osteoporosis, denosumab appears more effective than zolendronate, pp.1-2
Consumer Reports on Health
March 2014
-Solve your energy crises: finding and fixing the cause of your fatigue, pp.1,4-5
"Water should be your first choice. Being dehydrated, even mildly, may lead to fatigue, lack of energy, loss of concentration, and irritability."
Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter
March 2014
-Exercise combats chronic conditions, p.7
March 2014 supplement: The truth about the war on wheat
Not all information is free and not all of it is online!
Harvard Women's Health Watch
March 2014
-Mini-stroke: what you should do, p.1
-Why you need a bone density scan, p.3
"This important test can warn you before you break a bone."
-Staying active when it's hard to move, pp.4-5
"Arthritis and other mobility issues shouldn't stop you from getting the exercise you need."
-new treatments for incontinence, p.7
Harvard Heart Letter
March 2014
-Sizing up ‘superfoods’ for heart health, pp.1,7
Why the following foods "rank high on the heart-health scale:" oatmeal, oranges, beans, spinach, kale, avocado, extra-virgin olive oil, nuts, berries, salmon, quinoa, dark chocolate.
Duke Medicine Health News
March 2014
-To treat osteoporosis, denosumab appears more effective than zolendronate, pp.1-2
Consumer Reports on Health
March 2014
-Solve your energy crises: finding and fixing the cause of your fatigue, pp.1,4-5
"Water should be your first choice. Being dehydrated, even mildly, may lead to fatigue, lack of energy, loss of concentration, and irritability."
Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter
March 2014
-Exercise combats chronic conditions, p.7
March 2014 supplement: The truth about the war on wheat
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