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May 8, 2008  
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National Health Observances

May

American Stroke Month

Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

Better Sleep Month

Clean Air Month

Healthy Vision Month

Hepatitis Awareness Month

Lupus Awareness Month

Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month

Mental Health Month

National Celiac Disease Awareness Month

National High Blood Pressure Education Month

National Neurofibromatosis Month

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month

Ultraviolet Awareness Month


  

New Animation Content in Health Library

We’re pleased to announce that EBSCO Publishing has partnered with Milner Fenwick, a leading producer of health education videos, to enhance the video content included Health Library™.   HealthClips, a new digital video product developed by Milner-Fenwick, are now available in Health Library.

 

Each HealthClip is between two to four minutes long and cover popular, pertinent topics such as managing high cholesterol, dieting & weight loss tips, stress reduction, and tips on how to start a regular exercise program. We think you’ll find that HealthClips combined with the evidence-based information available in Health Library complement one another and allow you to offer additional interactive resources to site visitors.   

 

In addition to the new content, all current animation content has been updated to Flash format (FLV).   Both of these product enhancements are in response to your requests and we are pleased to provide this content upgrade at no additional charge.

Please watch your email for additional information on this enhancement.
  

Motivation to Exercise: Where Does It Come From?
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

According to sports psychologists, the three most popular motivations for exercise are health, guilt and appearance. But those motivations will get you only so far. It turns out that over the long-term, health, guilt, and appearance just don't take you the distance.
  

Now It's Time to Say Goodbye: Ending Friendships
May is Mental Health Month

Hanging on to a friendship can do more harm than good. Do you have a friendship you've outgrown? Here's how to end it with grace and dignity.
  

More Sun Protection Needed for Children
May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month

The sun does most of its damage in childhood. An estimated 80% of total lifetime sun exposure occurs in the first 18 years of life. Yet, the majority of children and teens are not using sunscreens or following sun safety advice. This worrisome conclusion was reached by two recent surveys on parent’s sun protection attitudes and practices for their kids.
  

Lithium for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Current Research from Top Journals

A small study suggests the use of Lithium to treat patients with ALS may have some benefits. Researchers found promising results in slowing the progression of the disease and lengthening the patients lives.

 

Secret to Treating Tinnitus in Vets May Be Unlocked in Zebrafish
HealthDay News

For millions of Americans, including thousands of Iraq War veterans, ringing in the ears is a condition that is annoying at best and disabling at worst. Now, a researcher says he hopes to find a cure in a very unusual place -- a fish.
  

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 Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. 		TELL A FRIEND
Food Allergies and Sensitivities
May 11-17 is Food Allergy Awareness Week

A food allergy is defined as an abnormal immune reaction caused by the ingestion of a food or food additive. The most dramatic form of food allergy reaction occurs within minutes, usually in response to certain foods such as shellfish, peanuts, or strawberries. The effects are similar to those of a bee sting allergy, involving hives, itching, swelling in the throat, and difficulty breathing; this immediate type of allergic reaction can be life-threatening.
  

The Private Pain of Vulvodynia
Women's Health

No one knows for sure how many women suffer from this mysterious, traumatic condition, but treatment and support are available.

  
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