Subject: Healthy Living



Healthy Living		September / October 2007

Dear The University of Tennessee Medical Center,

"Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn."

Ah, yes. Enjoying the quiet calm of the fall. It's my favorite time of year, but also the best time to stand up, get moving and enjoy the crisp autumn that lay before us. If the summer heat got you down, the fall is bound to get you moving again. If you have been looking for ways to change up the same 'ole everything, then Healthy Living this month is the place to look.

Find ways to lower your cholesterol, quit smoking, improve your diet and increase your exercise. Try putting your exercise efforts to good use by walking during the Komen Race for the Cure on Oct. 20. Vol fans can enjoy tailgating with a healthier menu. Spend time with your family hiking, biking or playing in leaves. Read tips on how to prevent the flu this season, and visit a daddy-mother-baby show that is the Greatest Show on Birth.

Enjoy autumn's playground and get moving!

Warm Wishes,
Wendi Hope Bishop
Editor

in this issue

· Greatest Show on Birth

· Test Your Cholesterol Lately?

· Secret Backpack Pains

· Smokeless in Tennessee

· 6 Ways to Prevent the Flu

· Exercise: Finding Fall Family Fun

· Lighten Up Your Tailgating Menu

· How to Talk to Your Kids About Tough Issues

· Understanding Leukemia and Lymphoma

· 5-Star Experience Meets Personal Needs of UT Medical Center Patients

Test Your Cholesterol Lately?

High cholesterol has been linked to heart disease, stroke and other serious diseases. A total cholesterol test is done to determine your risks. Here's what you can expect from a cholesterol test.

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Secret Backpack Pains

Back to school means backpacks and, unfortunately, it means backpacks that can injure your child. Over- stuffed backpacks are the culprit of thousands of injuries each year. Learn how you can ease the wear on your child's back and prevent future conditions.

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Smokeless in Tennessee

Due to the dangers of smoking, new legislature states that Tennesseans will start seeing laws to mandate smoke-free environments. From restaurants to shopping malls and even sports arenas, public places will prohibit smoking beginning Oct. 1.

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6 Ways to Prevent the Flu

Flu season is on its way, and it's time to think about getting a flu shots. Here are tips to make it through flu season and decide if a flu vaccine is right for you.

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Exercise: Finding Fall Family Fun

The wonderful autumn weather will give you lots of reasons to get up and go! So, get the family together and enjoy the outdoors and all that autumn has to offer. This fall, revive that exercise plan by infusing some family fun into your exercise goals.

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Lighten Up Your Tailgating Menu

Don't be defeated this football season, lighten up your tailgating party with delicious alternative fare. The tailgating cooking class is designed to show you a great menu that will keep everyone satisfied and cheering for more.

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Tough Issues

A tough job for parents is talking to their kids about difficult issues such as violence or drugs. This brief guide will help you and your child become more comfortable and willing to discuss touch issues. Utilize these tips to guide you through these complicated questions.

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Understanding Leukemia and Lymphoma

Less familiar than other cancers, leukemia and lymphoma often are overlooked compared to other cancers such as breast or prostate. Learn the differences between leukemia and lymphoma.

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5-Star Experience Meets Personal Needs of UT Medical Center Patients

It's not a swanky Five-Star resort, but it is a Five-Star Experience, a comprehensive set of customer service standards designed to go far beyond what you and your family would expect from a stay in the hospital. Read about how UT Medical Center is meeting patient personal needs.

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Greatest Show on Birth

Mommies, daddies and soon-to-be parents, the third annual Greatest Show on Birth will take place on Sept. 29 in Knoxville. Bring the family to this free event for food, a spa tent, children's crafts and games, education, a mother/baby fashion show and prizes, including a chance to win a FREE nursery.

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