| Welcome to the January issue of UMHS health-e news.
Follow the links below for news and advice to help you and your family stay well and plan for healthy futures. |
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Women's Health
Tips to get into shape without leaving the house
Don’t have the time, money or the desire to sign up for a gym membership? That shouldn’t keep you from making a New Year’s resolution to get fit. University of Michigan Health System fitness experts say you don’t have to join a gym to develop a successful and sustainable fitness regimen. With the right equipment and motivation, you can start an exercise program at home that will last. |
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Children's Health
7 tips to safely play in the snow
From sledding accidents to snowmobile crashes, pediatric trauma experts at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital say a they see a startling number of snow-related injuries among children each year. In an effort to prevent injury among children this winter season, Mott experts offer seven tips to keep people on sleds, skates, skis and snowmobiles safe in the snow. |
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Heart Health
New insights into deadly heart rhythm disorder
Researchers show animal-human similarities in electrical signals underlying the top cause of sudden cardiac death. |
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Mental Health
Expert offers tips for seniors on how to fight depression
Holidays often can be sad time of year for elders |
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Cancer Treatment
Caregivers benefit from cancer support programs
Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found that a targeted intervention aimed at prostate cancer patients and their caregiver spouses provided significant improvements for the spouse in physical and emotional quality of life. |
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Chronic Illness
College students not well-prepared to treat food allergies
In one of the few studies ever to focus on food allergies among college students, University of Michigan Health System researchers have found that a surprising number of these young adults are not prepared to rapidly treat themselves in case of an allergic reaction and often are not vigilant about avoiding foods that contain allergens. |
