drkoop.com NEWSLETTER
March 10, 1999
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DON'T MISS THIS!
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* REGISTER TO WIN OUR GET HEALTHY GIVEAWAY
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* GET INFORMATION ON MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Learn all about multiple sclerosis (MS) when you visit the MS
section in our Conditions and Concerns center. Get basic information,
learn about treatments, read related news stories and a whole lot more.
http://www.drkoop.com/centers/Multiple_Sclerosis/
* THE HEALTH-CONCERNED SMOKER
More than ever, smokers care how their habits affect themselves
and those around them. Feelings of guilt and frustration are
good signs of being ready to tackle the tobacco habit.
http://www.drkoop.com/tobacco/front_center/health-concerned-smoker.asp
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IN THE NEWS
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* EXPERIMENTAL DRUG HELPS ALZHEIMER PATIENTS
A new drug shows promise for patients with severe dementia or
Alzheimer's disease, according to a report in the International
Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. The drug already has been shown to be
safe and effective in patients with mild to moderate dementia.
http://www.drkoop.com/healthnews/newsletter.html
* DRUG PLUS PATCH HELPS SMOKERS QUIT
Smokers who are motivated to quit are more likely to kick the
habit if they take the antidepressant bupropion (Zyban), alone
or in combination with a nicotine patch, a study published in
The New England Journal of Medicine suggests.
http://www.drkoop.com/healthnews/newsletter.html
* WHOLE GRAIN FOODS CUT RISK OF DISEASE
Eating one serving of whole grains per day reduces the risk of
dying from cancer, cardiovascular disease and other chronic
illnesses, according to a study of older American women.
http://www.drkoop.com/healthnews/newsletter.html
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SPOTLIGHT EVENT
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* SURVIVING MODERN MEDICINE
Join us March 24 at 8 p.m. EST for a Spotlight Event with
Susan Evans and Peter Clarke, authors of the book
"Surviving Modern Medicine." They will discuss how you can
use the medical system intelligently, get the best care from
your doctors and seek the right kind of support from family and friends.
http://www.drkoop.com/spotlight/
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INTERACTIVE COMMUNITIES
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* CHAT SUPPORT GROUPS
We have more than 100 chat support groups that are meeting weekly on a
variety of topics. Join our community and share your experiences
with others. Here are a few group examples:
* "Bereaved Parents," a support group for parents who have lost
a child. Join us every Monday from 7-8 p.m. EST in the Family Room.
* "Day by Day," a support group for people who are living with mental
illnesses. Join us every Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. EST in Pathways.
* "Women and Sobriety," a support designed to help women through
the process of alcohol recovery. Join us every Friday from
11 p.m. to midnight EST in the Sanctuary.
* "Drug-Free Natural Health," a discussion group about different
methods of treating illnesses other than through prescription
drugs, with a focus on complimentary methods of healthcare. Join
us every Friday from midnight to 2 a.m. EST in the Cafe.
To join a chat, visit our chat calendar and click on the room name of the
chat you are interested in.
http://www.drkoop.com/community/chat/