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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?

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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

 

 

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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?

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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

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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

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