Metcare Health Newsletter - July 2010  

Your Health
Taking Charge of Your Health

Articles
Sun Exposure: Finding a Balance
Eating Healthfully on a Tight Budget
Snoring: It May Be More Serious Than It Sounds
Depression Screening Advised for All Adults
Erectile Dysfunction: A Concern for Men With Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Urethral Suspension - Laparoscopic Bladder Suspension
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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Sun Exposure: Finding a Balance
UV Safety Month

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in the United States. Since the main cause of skin cancer is ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, people are becoming more conscious of the harmful effects of sun exposure.
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Eating Healthfully on a Tight Budget
Healthy Eating

When you are on a tight budget, shopping for food can be a daunting experience. It is a common misconception that cutting back on food expenses means sacrificing good nutrition. However, you can be healthier and wealthier by getting wiser about planning meals and shopping.
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Snoring: It May Be More Serious Than It Sounds
Men's Health

Do you snore loudly? Or dream about getting a good night's sleep? Wake up and read on—help is available for what may ail you. Your problems may be caused by sleep apnea, a very common problem that affects millions of Americans each year.
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Depression Screening Advised for All Adults
Mental Health

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for depression in adults. What does this mean for you? The next time you have a doctor's appointment, you may be asked questions about your mental health.
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Erectile Dysfunction: A Concern for Men With Diabetes
Diabetes and You

For many otherwise healthy men, impotence can be an infrequent source of embarrassment and mild concern. But for some men with diabetes, impotence is a painful fact of daily life. The cause: diabetic neuropathy, a nerve disorder that can disrupt the neural pathways responsible for creating and sustaining an erection.
[FULL STORY]
 
Osteoporosis
Bone Health

Osteoporosis is when bones become weak and brittle. If left unchecked, it can lead to bone breaks ( fracture). Any bone can be affected, but of special concern are fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist
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Urethral Suspension - Laparoscopic Bladder Suspension
Procedure Fact Sheet

Stress incontinence is one of the many causes of uncontrolled leaking of urine. Urethral suspension is a surgery to correct incontinence in women.
[FULL STORY]
 
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