drkoop.com NEWSLETTER
March 3, 1999
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DON'T MISS THIS!
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* FOUR GET FIT!
Peek in on the lives of four people who want to "get fit." Each has
come to us with personal health issues and individual
hurdles. They all share a common goal and are ready to make the
lifestyle changes that are necessary for them to be healthier. This
week, meet our fourth volunteer, Mary, and catch up on the progress of
Mandie, Steve and Mark.
http://www.drkoop.com/wellness/fitness/four_fit/
* PREVENTIONNAIRE
Learn what you can do to stay healthy and prevent injuries. Take our
new Prevention Questionnaire, an easy-to-use survey offering valuable,
personalized health information.
http://www.drkoop.com/prevention/
* KEEP YOUR HOME CLEAN ... AND SAFE
Today’s household cleaners can really make your home sparkle. But
many of these products contain powerful and potentially toxic chemicals
that should be used, stored and disposed of with caution. Learn the dangers
presented by these substances and get tips on how you can use them
more safely.
http://www.drkoop.com/nancy/dns-feature-article.asp?id=189
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IN THE NEWS
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* RESEARCHERS: FATIGUE IMPAIRS STROKE RECOVERY
Fatigue is a common problem in patients who have had a stroke and
may affect their recovery, researchers report. Fatigue and
associated depression "can contribute to functional impairment up
to 13 months after stroke, and its recognition and treatment are
important for maximizing recovery," according to the report in
the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
http://www.drkoop.com/healthnews/newsletter.html
* HEART DISEASE PREVENTION SHOULD START EARLY
Autopsies of young Americans show that arteriosclerosis -- the
development of fatty plaques in arteries that can lead to heart
attack and stroke -- often begins early in life, say U.S. researchers.
Programs aimed at preventing heart disease "must begin in childhood
or adolescence," according to a report published this week in
The Journal of the American Medical Association.
http://www.drkoop.com/healthnews/newsletter.html
* PREGNANCY SPACING TIED TO INFANT RISKS
Spacing pregnancies between 18 to 23 months apart results in the
lowest risks for the infant, according to a report in The New England
Journal of Medicine. Researchers call this spacing the "optimal
interpregnancy interval," noting that it is associated with lower
risks of low birth weight and premature delivery than either shorter
or longer time periods between pregnancies.
http://www.drkoop.com/healthnews/newsletter.html
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* "Building and Maintaining Intimate Relationships," a discussion
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health issues. Join us every Monday from 10-11 p.m. EST in Pathways.
* "Mommy, I Don't Feel Good," a support group for parents whose
children are ill. Join us every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon EST
in the Living Room.
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Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon EST in Health Central.
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