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Spring/Summer editions of HealthHints on Health Tips for Travelers…
April 2008
Health Tips for Travelers - Staying healthy and help when we don’t (PDF) [Text version]
Handouts:
May 2008
Health Tips for Travelers - Pack Your Bags: What to take with you for health & medical purposes (PDF) [Text version]
Handouts:
June 2008
Health Tips for Travelers - On the Move: Effects of motion, air pressure, & time zone changes (PDF) [Text version]
July 2008
Health Tips for Travelers - Consider Climate & Accommodations: Tropical oasis or alpine adventure (PDF) [Text version]
- 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: - January 2008
New Year – New Food Choices: Tips for choosing & preparing the right foods for heart health (PDF) [Text version]
Handouts:
- December 2007
Cholesterol & Fats in Our Diet: Part 3 – Using heart-healthy guidelines to cut fats & cholesterol in your diet (PDF) [Text version] (updated December 31, 2007)
Handout: - Special Edition,
November 2007
MRSA – Antibiotic resistant staph infection (PDF) [Text version]
Handouts: - November 2007
Cholesterol & Fats in Our Diet: Part 2 – The latest on lifestyle change (PDF) [Text version] (updated December 31, 2007)
Handout: - October 2007
Cholesterol & Fats in Our Diet: Part 1 – Good vs. bad (PDF) [Text version] (updated December 31, 2007)
Handout: - September 2007
A Smart Start – A Safe Route: Back to School Preparation (PDF) [Text version]
Handout: - 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 Enery Expenditure (PDF) [Text version] –
Handout:- Definition of Terms (PDF)
- April
2007
Get the Facts: Seeking Credibility & Accuracy (PDF) [Text version] –
Handouts: - March 2007
Health Claims & Realities: When It Sounds Too Good to be True (PDF) [Text version]
Handouts: - February 2007
Motivation for Health Change: Tools & Incentives to Keep You Going (PDF) [Text version]
Handout: - January 2007
Healthy Resolutions: Tips for Reaching Your New Year’s Goals (PDF) [Text version]
Handout:- Take the 1-3-5 Challenge (PDF)
- December 2006
Reducing Contagious Illness in the Child Care Setting: Taking Action for Yourself & Your Kids (PDF) [Text version] - September 2006
Heat: Keeping Your Cool in the Hot Texas Sun (PDF) [Text version]
Handout: - August 2006
Children with Food Allergies: Special Considerations for Kids (PDF) [Text version]
- July 2006
Food Allergies: Do You Have Them? (PDF) [Text version] - June 2006
Lab Results: What Do They Mean? What Can You Do? (PDF) [Text version]
Handouts:- Mock Lab Report (PDF)
- What Do Your Numbers Mean? (PowerPoint)
- Take Time for Your Health (PowerPoint)
- Recommended Routine Maintenance for Men (PDF)
- Recommended Routine Maintenance for Women (PDF)
- May 2006
Sleep Apnea: An Underdiagnosed Disorder (PDF) [Text version]
Handout:- Are You Sleeping Well? (PDF)
- April 2006
Sugar Substitutes: Are They Safe? (PDF) [Text version] - February/March
2006
Energy and Sports Drinks: Hydration and health concerns (PDF) [Text version] - January 2006
Workouts that Work for You: Finding it, fitting it, following it (PDF) [Text version]
Handout:- Activity Resource Guide (PDF) [Text version]
- Winter 2005
Are You Immune to Illness into the New Year? Tips for Staying Healthy (PDF) [Text version] - Fall 2005
Your Place in School Health: Advocating for Healthy Kids in Your School District (PDF) [Text version] - September
2005
Understanding & Preparing for “Flu”: Human influenza & avian “bird” flu concerns (PDF) [Text version]
Handouts:- Do I Have the Flu? What to Do. (PDF)
- The Flu Shot — Or Not? (PDF)
- August 2005
Can Creams and Cosmetics Really Improve Aging Skin? (PDF) [Text version]
Handouts: - July 2005
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Events (PDF) [Text version] - May/June 2005
Sunscreen Use: Making Sense of Sunscreen and Tanning Products (PDF) [Text version] - Spring 2005
Tobacco Cessation: Best Practices and Programs for Quitting Tobacco (PDF) [Text version]
Handouts:- Steps for Quitting Tobacco (PDF)
- Quitting Tobacco Tips (PDF)
- Weight Control While Quitting (PDF)
- January/February 2005 (updated August 2006)
Saving Money on Medication (PDF) [Text version]
- Winter, 2004
Aspirin: Beyond Pain Relief (PDF) [Text version] - Fall, 2004
Pedometers, Heart Rate Monitors…Motivational Tools (PDF) [Text version]
Handout: - August/September, 2004
Breast Cancer (PDF) [Text version]
Handouts: - July, 2004
Cancer Treatment, Part 2: Diet, Pain Management, and Support Services (PDF) [Text version] - June, 2004
Cancer Treatment, Part 1: Caring for Your Loved Ones (PDF) [Text version] - April/May, 2004
Childhood Overweight: Community Mobilization, Part 4: Coming Together to Improve Health (PDF) [Text version]
Handouts: - February/March 2004
Childhood Overweight: Fostering Healthful Behaviors, Part 3: Engaging Children in the Process (PDF) [Text version]
Handout: - January 2004
Childhood Overweight: Favorable Food Practices, Part 2: Following the Food Guide Pyramid (PDF) [Text version]
Handouts:- Family Food Serving (PDF)
- Food Guide Pyramid for Children Ages 2–6 (PDF)
- Food Guide Pyramid for Children Ages 7–12 (PDF)
- Food Guide Pyramid (PDF)
- Recipe Cards (PDF)
- Healthy Shopping Checklist (PDF)
- Fun Snack Ideas (PDF)
- Visual Cues for Recommended Serving Sizes (PDF)
- September/October 2003
Childhood Overweight: An Epidemic on the Rise, Part 1: Physical Activity for Families (PDF) [Text version]
Handouts:- Making Changes One Step at a Time: Teaching Good Media Habits (PDF)
- Making Changes One Step at a Time: S.H.A.R.E Fitness with Your Children (PDF)
- Making Changes One Step at a Time: Keeping the Fun in Family Fitness (PDF)
- Making Changes One Step at a Time: Fitness on Your Own (PDF)
- Making Changes One Step at a Time: Age-Appropriate Activities for 2–6 year olds (PDF)
- Making Changes One Step at a Time: Age-Appropriate Activities for 7–10 year olds (PDF)
- Making Changes One Step at a Time: Appropriate Activities for Ages 10 and Up (PDF)
- August 2003
Early Childhood Dental Health (PDF) [Text version] - July 2003
Sunscreen, Insect Repellent and Other Safe Summer Remedies (PDF) [Text version] - June 2003
Thyroid Disorders (PDF) [Text version] - April/May 2003
Skin and Nails (PDF) [Text version]
Handout: - March 2003
Poison Prevention: Putting You in Touch with the Resources (PDF) [Text version] - January/February 2003
Gynecologic Health (PDF) [Text version]
- December 2002
Holiday Safety Tips (PDF) [Text version] - October/November 2002
Showering the Babies in Your Life with Safety (PDF) [Text version] - September 2002
Safety in Sports (PDF) [Text version] - July/August 2002
Mobilizing Your Community for Tobacco Prevention (PDF) [Text version] - June 2002
High Blood Pressure: Raising Awareness, Increasing Understanding and Taking Action (PDF) [Text version] - May 2002
Hysterectomy: Making Choices and Knowing What to Expect (PDF) [Text version] - April 2002
Back Pain (PDF) [Text version] - February/March 2002
Cholesterol: New Guidelines (PDF) [Text version] - January 2002
Mammography: Making Wise Choices for Your Health (PDF) [Text version]
- December 2001 – Colds, Flu, and Other Respiratory Infections
- October/November 2001 – Type 2 Diabetes Among Youth
- September 2001 – Lactose Intolerance
- August 2001 – Postpartum Depression
- June/July 2001 – Secondhand Smoke
- May 2001 – Eye Care
- March/April 2001 – Digestive Disorders: Focus on GERD
- February 2001 – Preventing Falls
- January 2001 – Sleep
- November/December 2000 – Stroke
- September/October 2000 – Menopause
- July/August 2000 – Osteoporosis
- May/June 2000 – Women and Heart Disease
- April 2000 – Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- February/March 2000 – Colorectal Cancer
- January 2000 – Accessing Reliable Health Information
- December 1999 – Headache
- October/November 1999 – Safety Camps for Kids
- September 1999 – Men’s Health: Prostate Cancer Concerns
- July/August 1999 – Tell-A-Friend Friday: Making Mammography a Priority
- June 1999 – Feet, Legs, and Hips: Maintaining Movement and Independence
- May 1999 – Asthma
- April 1999 – Allergies
- March 1999 – Emergency Preparedness
- February 1999 – Alzheimer’s Disease
- January 1999 – Weight Loss
- December 1998 – Worksite Wellness
- July/August 1998 – Keeping Children Healthy
- May/June 1998 – Sun Safety
- March/April 1998 – Women’s Health: Focus on Cervical Cancer
- February 1998 – Dietary Supplements: Health or Hoax?
- January 1998 – Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution
- November 1997 – Great American Smokeout
- September/October 1997 – Breast Cancer Awareness
- August 1997 – Stress
- July 1997 – Lead Poisoning
- June 1997 – Arthritis
- May 1997 – High Blood Pressure
- April 1997 – Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- March 1997 – Diabetes
- February 1997 – Heart Disease

