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HEALTH TOPIC OF THE MONTH
May 2008- Mental Health
June 2008- Allergies and Asthma
July & August 2008- Summer Safety
September 2008- Weight Loss
October 2008- Coughs, Colds, and Flu
November & December 2008- Healthy Eating
MAY 2008- MENTAL HEALTH:
Anger and Heart Disease
Anxiety Attacks and Disorders
Depression
Drug Addiction and Health (Retrieved from Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction by National Institute on Drug Abuse)
Managing Stress Can Lower Heart Death Risk
Mental Health: Keeping Your Emotional Health
Mind/Body Connection: How Your Emotions Affect Your Health
Relaxation Response
Stress and Anxiety
Stress and Diabetes
Stress: Know the Signs
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JUNE 2008- ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA:
Allergy and Asthma Advocate Spring 2007 Newsletter
Asthma and Your Environment
Asthma: Learning to Control Your Symptoms
Asthma Triggers and Management
Exercise-Induced Asthma
Indoor Allergens
Is It a Cold or an Allergy?
Outdoor Allergens
Pollen, Mold, and Dust Mite Allergies (Retrieved from Airborne Allergens: Something in the Air by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
What is an Allergic Reaction?
JULY & AUGUST 2008- SUMMER SAFETY:
Barbecue and Food Safety
Extreme Heat
Food Safety While Hiking, Camping, and Boating
Hurricane Safety
Lightning Safety
Lyme Disease-
Malignant Melanoma
Mosquito Bites-
Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
Rabies Exposure: What to Do
Summer Boating Safety Tips
Summer Safety Tips Brochure
Sun Safety-
Swimming Safety
SEPTEMBER 2008- WEIGHT LOSS:
Abdominal Fat and What to Do About It
Binge Eating Disorder
Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program
Eating Healthy When Dining Out
Fat-Free vs. Regular Calorie Comparison
Guide to Physical Activity
Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight
Just Enough For You: About Food Portions
Losing Weight Safely
Low Calorie, Lower Fat Alternative Foods
Nutrition for Weight Loss: What it Takes to Lose Weight
Physical Activity and Weight Control
Physical Activity for a Healthy Weight
Rethink Your Drink
What Are the Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity?
OCTOBER 2008- COUGHS, COLDS, AND FLU:
2008-2009 Flu Vaccine Updates
Colds and the Flu
Cold or Flu. Antibitoics Don't Work for You
Cough Medicine: Understanding Your Over the Counter Options
Easing the Pain of a Sore Throat
Fight Germs by Washing Your Hands
Influenza (Flu) Fact Sheet
Is It a Cold or the Flu?
Myths and Facts About the Flu and Colds
What to Do for Colds and Flu
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2008- HEALTHY EATING:
Dietary Fat
FDA 101: Dietary Supplements
FDA Tips to Prevent Foodborne Illness This Holiday Season
Food Label Helps Consumers Make Healthier Choices
Fruit and Vegetable Benefits- Nutrient Information
Harvard School of Public- The Nutrition Source on Alcohol
Healthy Eating Pyramid
How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
Importance of Grains
Milk- Health Benefits and Nutrients
Milk- Tips for Making Wise Choices
Protein- Nutrition for Everyone
Shake Your Salt Habit
Shopping List: Basic Ingredients For a Healthy Kitchen
The Nutrition Source- What Should You Eat?
Tips to Help You Eat Fruits
Tips to Help You Eat Vegetables
Tips to Help You Eat Whole Grains
Tips to Reduce Salt and Sodium
Vegetarian Diets