Health-e-News, January 2009
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Hearts appear everywhere during the month of February. In addition to thoughts of love, these can be a good reminder to take care of your heart.  Heart disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the U.S. So in this issue, we offer tips for living a heart healthy lifestyle.

Also in this issue, get some wintertime allergy and arthritis tips, try a new recipe and make a plan for keeping your New Year's resolution.

Health-e-Feature: Heart Health
Disease Information
Healthy Lifestyle
Free Seminar
Recent Research

Health-e-Feature: Heart Health

• Tips for Reducing Cholesterol
  A heart-healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce your cholesterol levels and your risk for heart disease.
• Heart Alert
  This health tool helps you understand the risk factors that contribute to heart disease and what to do if you're having a heart attack.
• Heart Health Quiz
  Test your knowledge on areas such as blood pressure and cholesterol and how they can affect your heart.

Disease Information

• Wintertime Allergy Tips
  Indoor allergies become a problem each winter as people spend more time indoors. Learn how to reduce allergen exposure.
• Managing Arthritis in the Winter
  When it's cold outside, your arthritis symptoms can worsen, so keep warm and stay active.

Healthy Lifestyle

• It's a New Year, Try a New Recipe
  Try this recipe recommended by our chef at National Jewish Health: Red leaf lettuce with fresh apple vinaigrette and roasted chicken salad.
• Don't Let Relapse Sabotage Your New Year's Resolution
  One of the biggest reasons people relapse in their tobacco cessation or weight management efforts is because they attempt to change without a plan.
• Indoor Allergens and Mold Test Kit
  The Family Air Care Kit allows you to test your home for common allergens and have the sample analyzed by the respiratory specialists at National Jewish Health^TM.

Free Seminar

• What's New in Rheumatology Treatment?
  March 14, 2009
  National Jewish Health, Denver, CO
  The Arthritis Foundation is sponsoring a consumer event that offers you up-to-date information on research, rehabilitation and exercise, orthopedic care, pain management and RA.  

Recent Research

• Gene Protects Against Acute Lung Injury
  Acute lung injury (ALI) is often caused by a respiratory infection and results in low oxygen levels in the blood and fluid in the lungs. Approximately 200,000 people suffer ALI each year.
  
  Researchers at National Jewish Health and the University of Colorado Denver have discovered a gene that is associated with improved survival among patients with acute lung injury. This discovery could lead to better understanding and treatment of the condition. It might also play a role in personalized medicine; it could be used in medical screening and influence treatment for respiratory infections and ALI.

 

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