Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

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Message 1
From: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion <info@nhic.org>
Date: 05/14/2012
Subject: Today Is National Women's Checkup Day

Having trouble viewing this email?  View it in your browser. Make Time for Your Health     Today is your day. With so many things to do and take care of, do you find yourself putting others’ needs ahead of your own? In honor of National Women’s Checkup Day, make today about you. Take a moment to call your doctor or nurse to schedule your next checkup. Regular checkups can help you stay healthy. You can get important screening tests and make a wellness plan to help you meet your health goals, like eating healthy or getting more active. Take these steps today in honor of National Women’s Checkup Day: Use this tool to find out which screening tests you may need. Get practical tips to help you stay healthy. Send an e-card to remind a woman you love to get screened.

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Message 2
From: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion <info@nhic.org>
Date: 05/14/2012
Subject: healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines

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Health Tip: Tame Your Food Cravings

05/14/2012 01:00 PM EDT

Wait 20 minutes, since cravings usually are short-lived

Health Tip: How to Wash Your Hands Properly

05/14/2012 01:00 PM EDT

Be sure to scrub between your fingers and under your nails

Common Blood Pressure Drugs May Not Cut Colon Cancer Risk

05/14/2012 01:00 PM EDT

Despite some hope from prior research, study finds no benefit from beta blocker medications

Back Pain Therapy Often Yields Early Benefits: Study

05/14/2012 01:00 PM EDT

Improvements seen at 6 weeks, but then taper off over year, researchers find

Baby Bottles, Pacifiers, Sippy Cups Can Injure

05/14/2012 01:00 PM EDT

Nationwide survey of ER visits revealed rates of cuts and bruises for infants, toddlers

Health Highlights: May 14, 2012

05/14/2012 01:00 PM EDT

FDA Extends Deadline for Sunscreen Label Changes Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Dog Food Sickens 16: CDC /div

Acupuncture May Help Ease Symptoms of COPD

05/14/2012 01:00 PM EDT

In small study, alternative treatment plus meds seemed to help with shortness of breath

For Dementia Patients, Feeding Tubes May Increase Bed Sores

05/14/2012 01:00 PM EDT

Findings challenge long-standing beliefs, researchers say

Employment Prospects Dim for Young Adults With Autism

05/14/2012 01:00 PM EDT

Study found fewer worked after high school, compared to others with disabilities

'Button' Batteries Sending More Kids to ER: Study

05/14/2012 01:00 PM EDT

Emergency visits for accidental swallowing have doubled

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