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August 21, 2008




        Lifestyle Corner
 
Pamela M. Peeke, MD, MPH
"Anxiety: Things You Can Do to Beat It,"
Don't brush off anxiety—or let others minimize it. There are things you can do, in addition to treatment, to control anxiety disorders so they don't control you. Learn more from Pamela Peeke, MD, NWHRC's medical advisor.
   Ask the Joslin Dietitian
 
Nora Saul, M.S, R.D., L.D.N., C.D.E.
Nora Saul, M.S, R.D., L.D.N., C.D.E.

Q: When choosing a brand of yogurt, is it better to opt for one that is higher in calories and has more protein or fiber, or something lower in calories?
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     Women's Health News

Breathe Easier
copd Are you often short of breath and battling a chronic cough? You may have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Learn what causes it, how it's diagnosed and more.

In the News: Hysterectomy, A Better Way
Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill Are thousands of women getting the wrong operation? Watch CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook's interview of NWHRC's Executive Director, Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill, in his report on a new, less-invasive hysterectomy technique available today.

ABC World NewsIn the News: ABC World News with Charles Gibson interviewed NWHRC Board Member Dr. JoAnn Pinkerton about the latest findings from the Women's Health Initiative on the health risks of long-term combination hormone therapy.

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Health Report: "Complementary & Alternative Medicine for Women"
Questions about complementary and alternative medicine? More than 40 percent of American women use some form of it. Learn more here from the new issue of the National Women's Health Report: Complementary & Alternative Medicine for Women.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Your Health
Morning headaches? Restless sleep? Excessive sleepiness during the day? If these symptoms are familiar to you or your partner, a serious sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea may be the cause. Learn more here.

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