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2011

• April 2011
  Fibromyalgia – Managing symptoms for life quality (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Preparing for Your Appointment (PDF)
  • Other Conditions with Similar Symptoms (PDF)
  • What you can do (PDF)
  • Complementary & Alternative Therapies (PDF)
  • Relaxation Techniques (PDF)
• March 2011
  Meningitis – Identify …act quickly (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Complications of Meningitis (PDF)
  • Spinal Tap (PDF)
• February 2011
  Endometriosis – Finding help for pain & pregnancy (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Imaging Tests (PDF
• January 2011
  Hearing Aids – Practitioners, products, prices (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Three Categories of Hearing Loss (PDF)
  • Hearing Aids: Analog and Digital (PDF)
  • Hearing Aid Features to Consider (PDF)
  • Bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) (PDF)

2010

• December 2010
  Asthma Treatment – Gaining good life quality (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Medications for the Treatment of Asthma (PDF)
  • Check Your Lung Function (PDF)
• November 2010 (updated 11/09/2012)
  Saving Money on Medication: Where to look to start cutting costs (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Medicare Changes: Part D – The prescription drug benefit (PDF) (updated 11/09/2012) - Updated information for 2013. Enrollment period for Medicare Part D is ongoing through December 7, 2012.
  • Resource Guide: Finding your way to the right information (PDF) (updated 11/09/2012)
• October 2010
  Osteoporosis: Part 2 – Can it be prevented? Reversed? (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Osteoporosis Medications (PDF)
• September 2010
  Osteoporosis: Part 1 – Can it be prevented? Reversed? (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Medications that May Cause Bone Loss (PDF)
  • How to Use the Nutrition Facts Panel on Food Labels for Calcium (PDF)
  • Is My Body Absorbing My Calcium Supplement? (PDF)
• August 2010
  Kidney Health & Diabetes – Protecting your kidneys (PDF) [Text version]
• July 2010
  Cervical Cancer – Screening & prevention (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Factors that Increase Your Risk for Cervical Cancer (PDF)
  • Further Procedures for Cervical Cell Abnormalities…And invasive cervical cancer (PDF)
• June 2010
  Colorectal Cancer – Screening for life (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Guidelines & Recommendations for Colorectal Cancer Screening from Professional Organizations (PDF)
  • Weighing the pros & cons of colorectal cancer screening – Being an informed consumer (PDF)
  • Insurance Coverage for Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDF)
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening – Preparing for your procedure (PDF)
• April/May 2010
  Sugar Substitutes - Weight Loss, diabetes, safety, nutrition? (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • What Is the Glycemic Response and Glycemic Index? (PDF)
  • Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) (PDF)
  • Characteristics of Common Nonnutritive Sweeteners (PDF)
• March 2010
  Heart Attack & Stroke – Will you know when it happens? (PDF) [Text version]
• February 2010
  Heart Disease – Risk factors, screenings, changes (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Complications of Heart Disease (PDF)
  • What is Angina? (PDF)
  • Risk Factors (PDF)
  • Making Changes (PDF)
• January 2010
  Toy Safety – New laws combined with parent supervision help maintain safety (PDF) [Text version]

2009

• December 2009
  Farm Safety - Avoiding and reducing hazards can save lives (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Machinery, Tools, & Equipment Safety Tips (PDF)
  • Tips for Working Safely around Livestock (PDF)
  • Safe Practices in and around Confined Spaces (PDF)
  • Safety Audit (PDF)
  • Farm Safety Resources & Links (PDF)
• October/November 2009
  Stocking Your Medicine Cabinet – What to have and why (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Cold & Influenza (“Flu”) Viruses (PDF)
  • OTC Medicines: Deciding what you need (PDF)
• September 2009
  Pedometers – Motivating fitness (PDF) [Text version]
  Handout:
  • Which Model? – Consider the ratings (PDF)
• August 2009
  Depression in Tough Economic Times – Emotional & mental well-being (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Suicide Signs – Take them seriously (PDF)
  • Steps toward Health – Financial Recovery and Mental Health Resources (PDF)
• July 2009
  Back Pain – Prevention, reduction, management (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Why Does It Hurt? Potential causes (PDF)
  • Diagnostic Tests (PDF)
  • Practical Postural Tips (PDF)
  • Self-care & Non-invasive Treatment Options (PDF)
• June 2009
  Help for Headache – Part 2: Getting the care you need (PDF) [Text version]
  Handout:
  • What Else Can I Do to Ease the Pain of Primary Headache? (PDF)
• May 2009
  Help for Headache – Part 1: Understanding your head pain (PDF) [Text version]
  Handout:
  • Children and Headaches (PDF)
• April 2009
  Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Improving quality of life through management (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Criteria for IBS Diagnosis (PDF)
  • Stress & IBS (PDF)
  • Medicine – Current options for IBS (PDF)
• March 2009
  Sleep: Part 2 – Your health & performance depends upon it (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • States & Stages of Sleep (PDF)
  • What Happens as We Sleep (PDF)
  • Additional Resources for Help with Sleeping Problems (PDF)
  • Adjusting to a New Time Zone (PDF)
  • Bedtime Snack Ideas (PDF)
  • Sleep Environment Problems (PDF)
  • Reducing Sleep Anxiety (PDF)
  • Dietary Supplements as Sleep Aids? (PDF)
  • Deciding if Sleep Medication or Sleep Equipment Is Right for You (PDF)
  • Sleep Aids & Talking with Your Doctor (PDF)
• February 2009
  Sleep: Part 1 – Your health & performance depends upon it (PDF) [Text version]
• January 2009
  Stress – Changing the way we react (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Stress Warning Signs and Symptoms (PDF)
  • Identifying Stressors (PDF)
  • Breathe Deeply to Relax (PDF)
  • Organization – Ideas to Get You Started (PDF)
  • Resources (PDF)

2008

• December 2008
  Blood Pressure – Why be concerned? (PDF) [Text version] – December 2008
  Handout:
  • When Blood Pressure Stays High Over Time (PDF)
• October 2008
  Tobacco Cessation: Best Practices and Programs for Quitting Tobacco (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Steps for Quitting Tobacco (PDF)
  • Weight Control While Quitting (PDF)
  • Keeping a Record (PDF)
  • Quitting Tobacco Tips (PDF)
  • Methods for Quitting Tobacco (PDF)
  • Talking with Family & Friends (PDF)
  • What to Look for in a Cessation Program (PDF)
  • Quitlines (PDF)
  • Being a True Support (PDF)
  • Self-Help Resources (PDF)
  • Resource Guide (PDF)
  • A Quick Reference to Quit Tobacco Medications (PDF)
  • Tobacco Cessation Medications (PDF)
• September 2008
  Sunscreen Use: Making Sense of Sunscreen and Tanning Products (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • The Sun’s Harmful Effects (PDF)
  • Treating Sunburn (PDF)
  • Medication & the Sun: Not always a good mix (PDF)
  • What about Vitamin D? Vitamin D, the sun, & sunscreen (PDF)
  • Sunless Tanning Products: Not without risk (PDF)
  • Sunscreens Combined with Insect Repellent? Say no (PDF)
  • Sunscreen Alone Is Not Enough: Other protective measures (PDF)
• August 2008
  Heat: Adjust, hydrate, stay safe (PDF) [Text version] – August 2008
  Handouts:
  • How Do Our Bodies Adjust to Heat across the Ages? (PDF)
  • The Right Fluids and Foods (PDF)
  • Hydration & Special Cirumstances (PDF)
  • Athletes – Adjusting to the Heat (PDF)

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Spring/Summer editions of HealthHints on Health Tips for Travelers…

• July 2008
  Health Tips for Travelers - Consider Climate & Accommodations: Tropical oasis or alpine adventure (PDF) [Text version]
• June 2008
  Health Tips for Travelers - On the Move: Effects of motion, air pressure, & time zone changes (PDF) [Text version]
• May 2008
  Health Tips for Travelers - Pack Your Bags: What to take with you for health & medical purposes (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Traveling with Diabetes (PDF)
  • Traveling with Heart Disease (PDF)
  • Traveling with Lung Disease (PDF)
  • Traveling with Cancer (PDF)
  • Traveling with While Pregnant (PDF)
  • Traveling with Pacemakers, Implantable Defibrillators, Implanted Metal Devices, & Coronary Stents (PDF)
• April 2008
  Health Tips for Travelers - Staying healthy and help when we don’t (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Vaccines for Travelers (PDF)
  • Medications to Treat Traveler’s Diarrhea: Guidelines & precautions for usage (PDF)
  • Travel Notice Definitions (PDF)

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• March 2008
  Cataracts: Caring for your eyes (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Three Types of Cataracts (PDF)
  • Intraocular Lens Implants (PDF)
  • Misconceptions about Cataracts (PDF)
• February 2008
  LASIK Eye Surgery: Is It Right for Your Eyes? (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Refractive Error Definitions (PDF)
  • Questions to Ask Your Potential Surgeon (PDF)
• January 2008
  New Year – New Food Choices: Tips for choosing & preparing the right foods for heart health (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Which Foods to Choose? Oats, bran, nuts, fish, butter, eggs, soy? (PDF)
  • Quick Tips: Healthy Food Choices at-a-Glance (PDF)
  • Eating Out (PDF)

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2007

• December 2007
  Cholesterol & Fats in Our Diet: Part 3 – Using heart-healthy guidelines to cut fats & cholesterol in your diet (PDF) [Text version]
  Handout:
  • Making Sense of the Guidelines: Finding your numbers (PDF)
• Special Edition, November 2007
  MRSA – Antibiotic resistant staph infection (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Proper Use of Antibiotics: Do’s and Don’ts (PDF)
  • How to Wash Hands (PDF)
  • Caring for MRSA at Home (PDF)
  • English and Spanish Resources on Antibiotic-Resistant Staph & MRSA (PDF)
• November 2007
  Cholesterol & Fats in Our Diet: Part 2 – The latest on lifestyle change (PDF) [Text version]
  Handout:
  • Resources…for changing your diet to lower cholesterol & reduce risk for heart disease (PDF)
  • How the Body Produces & Uses Cholesterol (PDF)
• October 2007
  Cholesterol & Fats in Our Diet: Part 1 – Good vs. bad (PDF) [Text version]
  Handout:
  • How the Body Produces & Uses Cholesterol (PDF)
• September 2007
  A Smart Start – A Safe Route: Back to School Preparation (PDF) [Text version]
  Handout:
  • Eating for Health and Academic Achievement (PDF)
• August 2007
  Preparing for a New School Year: Getting a healthy start/Keeping your kids healthy (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Types of Contagious Illness (PDF)
  • Guidelines for Handwashing (PDF)
  • Oh, My Aching Back (PDF)
  • Tips for Reducing Risk if Injury (PDF)
  • Resources (PDF)
• July 2007
  Dollars, Health, Lives: The importance of exercise interventions (PDF) [Text version]
• June 2007
  Maximizing Your Exercise Payoffs: How much? How long? How often? (PDF) [Text version]
• May 2007
  Making a Profit…Returns on Your Energy Expenditure (PDF) [Text version] –
  Handout:
  • Definition of Terms (PDF)
• April 2007
  Get the Facts: Seeking Credibility & Accuracy (PDF) [Text version] –
  Handouts:
  • Protecting & Promoting Human Health (PDF)
  • Help for Finding the Information You Need (PDF)
• March 2007
  Health Claims & Realities: When It Sounds Too Good to be True (PDF) [Text version]
  Handouts:
  • Guide to Credible Food, Supplement, & Alternative Medicine Information (PDF)
  • Healthy Resources: Help for Finding the Information You Need (PDF)
• February 2007
  Motivation for Health Change: Tools & Incentives to Keep You Going (PDF) [Text version]
  Handout:
  • Making Healthy Goals a Family Affair – Building up Your Family for Better Health (PDF)
• January 2007
  Healthy Resolutions: Tips for Reaching Your New Year’s Goals (PDF) [Text version]
  Handout:
  • Take the 1-3-5 Challenge (PDF)

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Last updated: 5 March, 2013

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