MLH - WHS - Hot Topics - Nov/Dec 2007 Staying Healthy

With raising children, managing a household and employment outside the home, today's busy women usually place themselves last on the list. Well, we have you're at the top of ours! Do you have questions on Staying Healthy and want to know where to start? Women's Health Source presents a comprehensive selection of articles and resources that address the special concerns of women and tips on how to maintain good health.

In addition, our nurse counselor is here to offer advice and care on your personal questions. Just email her at whs@mlhs.org and you'll receive a timely response.

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Hot Articles!

	*Nutrition and Food* Eat a Diet Rich in Calcium Food Safety Center Unlocking the Secrets of the New Food Pyramid Food Expiration Dates: What Do They Really Mean? Getting to The Heart of a Healthful Diet: Fruits and Vegetables The Mediterranean Diet and Good Health Trans Fats: The New (Bad) Fat in Town The Tidal Wave of Bottled Water Just How Much Food Is on That Plate? Understanding Portion Control Eating Healthy: Tips to Make it Easier
	*Fitness* Start a Regular Exercise Program Do You Need to Talk to Your Doctor Before You Start an Exercise Program? Strength Training: Essential for Total Fitness The Benefits and Risks of Walking Versus Running What Time Should You Exercise? Intensity Check: How Hard are You Exercising? Exercise and Pregnancy: A Healthy Combination What Can a Personal Trainer Do for You? Don't Play Through the Pain: Alternative Exercises for Injured People
	*Mental Health* Discovering the Courage Within Emotional Intelligence: More Important than IQ? Loving Yourself: How to Raise Your Self-Esteem Keep Your Memory SharpTease Your Brain The Science of Addiction
	*Body and Mind / Stress Reduction* How to Meditate Visualization: The Power of the Mind's Eye Tips for Reducing Stress in Your Life Bodywork: What You Don't Know Could Hurt
	*Alternative Health* Complementary, Alternative and Integrative Medicine: What’s What? Harmony and Healing: The Practices of Curanderismo Magnet Therapy: Real Therapy or Wishful Thinking? Natural Tips for Better Sleep
	*Herbs and Natural Remedies* Complimentary Remedies for the Common Cold Simple Pantry Solutions: Cayanne Papain: Natures Own Digestive Aid Shopping for Dietary Supplements:Understanding Safety Concerns

Hot Resources!

	Self Assessment Tools Check out our collection of over a dozen Healthy Living Calculators and Health Risk Assessor tools to help you gauge your overall health. Tools include calculators for determining your Ideal Body Weight, Body Mass Index, Basal Metabolism, Target Heart Rate and calorie usage as well surveys to help you estimate your risk for diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease and other conditions. Get Tools Now!
	Health and Wellness Education Classes Autumn is here and winter is just around the corner...but that's no excuse for being a couch potato! Main Line Health offers numerous programs and activities to get you up and moving and keep you healthy and fit. To learn more, Click Here!
	News Flash! Click Here to stay up-to-date on the latest health information and research on the topics most important to women.
	Looking for a Primary Care Physician (PCP) or OB/GYN? Finding the right doctor has just gotten easier. Use our Physician Directory to search Main Line Health's Physician Directory. You can search for doctors by proximity to a given zip code, gender and even age. You can even schedule an appointment online or call 1-866-CALL-MLH and our representatives will set up the appointment for you.

Future Hot Topics!
Don't miss these Hot Topics coming up soon from Women's Health Source:

Women and Heart Disease (January/February 2008)
Women's Health and Obstetrics (March/April 2008)

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