Health-e-News, March 2009
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For some people, poor sleep is a chronic, nightly problem that can affect daytime behavior, worsen medical conditions and possibly lead to new medical problems. So in this issue, we offer sleep health information to help you get a better night's rest.
Also in this issue, learn ways to prevent eye irritation from pollen, read about unique asthma challenges that women face and brush up on your multivitamin knowledge.
Health-e-Feature: Heart Health
Disease Information
Healthy Lifestyle
Free Seminar
Recent Research
Health-e-Feature: Heart Health
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Help
for Sleepy Women
If you're a woman and have difficulty sleeping, you are
not alone. Learn why women aren't sleeping and ways to manage sleep
disorders.
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Insomnia Podcast
Sheila Tsai, MD, discusses the causes and treatments for this
common sleep disorder.
Disease Information
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Prevent Eye Irritation from Pollen
In spring and early summer, grass pollen season kicks into high gear in much of the country. Learn several ways to reduce pollen's irritating effect on the eyes.
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Women Face Unique Asthma Challenges
Women suffer more frequent and severe asthma than men, and they often experience an increase in asthma symptoms at specific times during their menstrual cycle and sometimes during pregnancy.
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Learn About Lung Nodules
Nearly 90 percent of all lung nodules are discovered incidentally. Learn more about these elusive spots on the lung.
Healthy Lifestyle
Free Seminar
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Weight Management Strategies for the Whole Family
April 4, 2009
National Jewish Health, Denver, CO
Want a healthier lifestyle for you and your entire family? Need help controlling your diabetes? Please join us for an afternoon of free education on the family approach to weight management.
Recent Research
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New Risk Factors for Asthma Recognized
Harold Nelson, MD, recently explained how three newly recognized risk factors for asthma may help account for the dramatic rise in asthma prevalence during the past two decades. Evidence shows that lower levels of vitamin D, exposure to aerosol cleaning compounds, and a wider use of acetaminophen in place of aspirin, have contributed to the asthma epidemic.
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Clinical Trials
Learn about current clinical trials taking place at National Jewish HealthTM.
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