February, 2003

Happy Hearts are Healthy Hearts

There is more than a grain of truth to the cliché "Laughter is the best medicine."

Research has revealed good news and bad news about how emotions affect our health.

Safe Snow Shoveling Tips

With Jack Frost nipping at our toes, keep in mind that outdoor activities can be risky. Snow shoveling, for example, can be especially dangerous. Exercise experts say shoveling heavy snow requires as much energy as running 9 miles per hour! In addition, breathing cold air, and being exposed to the cold all make the heart work harder.

Read these tips for safer snow shoveling.

Getting the most from your doctor appointments:

• Prepare for your Doctor appointments.
  Keep a journal. Track things like medications, side effects, all symptoms, etc.

• When making appointments, be specific
  Make sure the receptionist allots the proper amount of time for your vist. You will feel better if you are not rushed.

• Use Generic Drugs
  Ask your doctor if a generic drug is available for prescriptions. Generic drugs are often less expensive than the brand name drug, and they contain the same ingredients.

• Ask Questions
  Make sure you understand everything you need to about your treatments. Keep track in your journal of any questions you may want to ask.

February is also:

National Children's Dental Health Month

• Children's Dental Health Tips - Three of the most important habits parents can encourage to increase a child's oral health.
  
  

February 9-15 - National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week

• Child Safety Seat Tips - Proper child safety seat use chart.
  
  

February Anniversaries and Milestones:

Happy Birthday to:

1 - Kathy (Wix4)

4 - Karen Schmidt (karens84)

Happy Anniversary to:

1 - Jeff and LyndyLu (lpoyser)

11 - Gidget and Gene - 3 years!

12 - Steve and Sue Claus - 19 years!

14 - Debbie and John (prettywolf77) - 16 years!

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Coronary heart disease is a woman's concern. Every woman's concern. One in ten American women 45 to 64 years of age has some form of heart disease

February's Poll

What do you like MOST about getting older?

• I like the way I look more now than I did then.
• I'm wiser.
• I don't stress over my physical imperfections as much.
• I don't particularly like getting older.
• Other

Cast your vote!
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