Metcare Health Newsletter - February 2010  


Your Health
Taking Charge of Your Health

Articles
The American Heart Association's Guidelines for Women
Solitude: Alone, But Not Lonely
Having Trouble Sleeping?
Metabolic Syndrome
Cholesterol and Your Heart: Where Do We Stand?
Yoga May Be Beneficial in Asthma Control
Implantable Defibrillators Save Lives
Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease When You Have Diabetes
Emotional Maturity: Your Personal Strength
Staying in Shape as You Age
Fish Oil, Omega-3, and Heart Disease
How to Prevent Vision Problems
Smoking Cessation Drugs: Nicotine Replacement Products
What Can a Personal Trainer Do for You?
Discovering the Courage Within
Getting to Know Your Healthcare Providers
How to Choose a Medicare Drug Plan
True or False: Changes in the Weather Can Make Your Joints Stiff or Achy
Trans Fats: the Bad Fat in Town
Balancing Acts
Taking Charge of your Health


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The American Heart Association's Guidelines for Women
February is American Heart Month

The American Heart Association’s new 2007 guidelines update the 2004 recommendations for preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women aged 20 and older.
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Solitude: Alone, But Not Lonely
Mental Health

Somewhere along the way, American society has lost sight of the value of solitude. Yet getting to know your inner self through solitude is key to enriching your life and your relationships. "…our society is so geared toward attachment and engagement and 'busyness,' that alonetime has been lost." —Esther Buchholz, PhD.
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Having Trouble Sleeping?
Healthy Aging

Restless nights sap people's vitality and zip. Without enough rest, people become more forgetful, have difficulty concentrating, become more accident prone, and often feel irritable. Youngsters seem to experience little difficulty sleeping, but a solid eight hours of shut-eye can become a challenge as the years pass. The need for sleep doesn't change significantly, but the natural aging process, certain chronic conditions, and medications all can erode your chances of a good night's rest.
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Metabolic Syndrome
Heart Disease

Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors. The factors are related to the breakdown and use of food. These conditions are risk factors for health issues such as:

-- Diabetes
-- Coronary heart disease
-- Stroke
-- Peripheral vascular disease

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Cholesterol and Your Heart: Where Do We Stand?
American Heart Month

Cholesterol. You've heard it's "bad for you," but why? Where does it come from? Does it do anything besides clog your arteries? This article will explain the relationship between high cholesterol and heart disease, describe the different types of cholesterol, and review several ways to lower a high cholesterol level, including exercise, a low-fat diet, and medication.
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Yoga May Be Beneficial in Asthma Control
Current Research from Top Medical Journals

Researchers from India conducted a study to better understand potential benefits of yoga for asthma control. The study found that people who participated in a yoga program had improved quality of life and needed less medicine than those who did not.
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Implantable Defibrillators Save Lives
American Heart Month

More than a quarter million Americans trust their lives to an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), a small, pager-sized device that continually monitors their heart rate, ever ready to deliver a jolt of electricity. Research shows millions more could benefit.
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