As the climax of summer nears, many of us
are looking for ways to beat the heat, maintain a healthy lifestyle and
still enjoy the outdoors. Protecting yourself from the sun, drinking lots
of water, exercising safely in the heat and making healthy meal choices are
all things you can do to help make you and your family safe during the
summer months.
This issue of Healthy Living has a bounty of information regarding
breast health, lung cancer treatment, joint health and protecting your
children. It also serves as an excellent step towards healthy meal choices.
From healthy eating for disease prevention to a grilling cooking class to
healthy recipes, this issue will set you on your way to enjoying the summer
fun!
So often joint pain prevents or decreases
our ability to perform weight-bearing exercises, which promote so many
other health benefits. Learn how to maintain joint health as you age.
Eating food in moderation and choosing
healthier options may decrease your chances of developing cancer, heart
disease and other serious illness as well as it promotes good overall
health and well- being. With the summer months in full force, it is a
good time to follow these easy steps.
School will be starting again soon, and
children will need to have their vaccinations up to date. Learn which
immunizations your child needs, when he needs them and a list of local
school immunization requirements.
CyberKnife and Teamwork Make Lung Cancer Patient a Believer
Ted Cope received a CT Scan, but when the results came back,
doctors found lung cancer. Faced with this life-threatening disease, Ted
found a successful treatment with CyberKnife and UT Medical Center physicians.
Each year, thousands of children five
and under have eye accidents at home, at play or in the car. Parents need
to be concerned with an eye injury, which can cause damage to a child's
sight or even blindness.
Temperatures are up and summer is on,
but your oven doesn't have to be. From salads to desserts to beverages,
the following recipes are sure to beat the heat even in during the
hottest months.
Group B streptococcus infection is a
bacterial infection that causes one to two of every 1,000 babies born in
the United States
to become sick or die. In 1996, both the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention and the AmericanCollege of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued guidelines that usually can
prevent the infection in newborns of treated women.
MRI Screening Supports Mammography in Breast Cancer Screening
Education, screening and early detection
of breast cancer remain the best weapons in the fight against breast
cancer. This includes self breast exams, clinical breast exams and an
annual mammogram. The most recent advancement in mammography technology
is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Make plans to attend the next healthy
cooking class, "A Sizzling Mediterranean Cookout," on Aug. 14.
Learn tips on grilling fish and the health benefits of fish and
omega-3's. Top it off with delicious fresh fruit and vegetable recipes.
We will help you blend your summer garden and the Mediterranean diet to
make your summer cookout sizzling hot!
In recognition of Prostate Cancer
Awareness Month in September, UT Medical Center's Cancer Institute will
offer free prostate screenings. The best way to fight prostate cancer is
through early detection.
The University of Tennessee Medical
Center launched a fully redesigned website that focuses on helping users
find exactly what they need, including personal web pages, interactive
tools, online encyclopedia, doctor search, timely news and an online gift
shop.
