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November 2009
- Snoozing without guilt — a daytime nap can be good for health, reports the Harvard Health Letter
- Do you need to cut back on sodium? Harvard Women’s Health Watch answers
- Music therapy can ease recovery from heart problems, reports the Harvard Heart Letter
- Why do some young men have heart attacks? From Harvard Men's Health Watch
- Tips to help survivors cope with suicide loss, from the Harvard Mental Health Letter
October 2009
- 11 foods that lower cholesterol, from the Harvard Heart Letter
- H1N1 Flu: More widespread than lethal? From the Harvard Health Letter
- Research suggests high blood pressure increases risk of cognitive impairment, reports the Harvard Men's Health Watch
- Experts use gene-based diagnosis to tailor breast cancer treatment, from Harvard Women's Health Watch
- Options for treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder, from the Harvard Mental Health Letter
- Tips to control pet allergies, from Harvard Medical School
- Returning to work doesn't have to be a pain in the neck, from Harvard Medical School
September 2009
- Fit or fat, exercise doesn’t harm joints, cause arthritis, reports Harvard Men’s Health Watch
- Pedometers motivate people to exercise, reports the Harvard Health Letter
- Two-way street between your heart and your health, from the Harvard Heart Letter
- Tanning beds pose same skin cancer risk as tanning in the sun, reports Harvard Women's Health Watch
- School bullying has long-lasting effects, from the Harvard Mental Health Letter
August 2009
- How your feet work and three steps to keeping them healthy, from the Harvard Health Letter
- Women--especially older women--need to pay more attention to blood pressure, reports the Harvard Women's Health Watch
- Why fainting happens and how to nip it in the bud, from the Harvard Heart Letter
- Walking your way to better health, from the Harvard Men's Health Watch
- Certain antidepressants may erode bone, reports the Harvard Mental Health Letter
July 2009
- Getting all your nutrients from food—even if you’re dieting, from Harvard Women’s Health Watch
- Is peanut butter healthy? Yes, says the Harvard Heart Letter
- Dynamic nutrient duos pack a nutrition punch, reports the Harvard Health Letter
- PSA: To test or not to test, from Harvard Men’s Health Watch
- Treating sleep disorders may help psychological problems, reports the Harvard Mental Health Letter
June 2009
- When does a headache need extra attention? from Harvard Men’s Health Watch
- How to protect yourself against ticks, from Harvard Women's Health Watch
- Eating gluten-free, from the Harvard Health Letter
- New guidelines for aspirin use, from the Harvard Heart Letter
- Jury still out on foods, additives, and ADHD, reports the Harvard Mental Health Letter
May 2009
- Five ways to protect yourself from swine flu
- Tai chi eases several medical conditions, reports Harvard Women’s Health Watch
- Avoid damaging and deadly blood clots, from the Harvard Heart Letter
- Harvard doctors answer intriguing questions from readers in the May Harvard Health Letter
- Psychological impact of infertility, from the Harvard Mental Health Letter
- Treatment options for allergic rhinitis, from Harvard Men’s Health Watch
April 2009
- Beyond veggies: the health benefits of chocolate, sex, sleep and social networks, from the Harvard Health Letter
- The 10 commandments of cancer prevention, from Harvard Men’s Health Watch
- Yoga can blunt harmful effects of stress, from the Harvard Mental Health Letter
- Weight loss eases urinary incontinence, reports Harvard Women’s Health Watch
- Be alert to radiation risk from medical tests, advises the Harvard Heart Letter
March 2009
- 12 ways to rein in your health care costs, from the Harvard Health Letter
- How climate change threatens your health, from Harvard Men's Health Watch
- 5 easy steps to prevent sinusitis, from Harvard Women's Health Watch
- Living with mitral valve prolapse, from the Harvard Heart Letter
- Treatment options for overcoming stimulant drug addiction, from the Harvard Mental Health Letter
February 2009
- Exercise helps heal the heart and the mind, reports the Harvard Heart Letter
- The health benefits of that heart-shaped box of dark chocolate, from Harvard Men’s Health Watch
- Best steps you can take to prevent Alzheimer's, from the Harvard Mental Health Letter
- Fix bad walking habits before you injure yourself, from the Harvard Health Letter
- How to limit the complications of a fall, from Harvard Women’s Health Watch
January 2009
- 9 steps for a healthier heart in 2009, from the Harvard Heart Letter
- Moderating alcohol use may be first step for some problem drinkers
- Abdominal fat and how it affects your health, from the Harvard Men's Health Watch
- Eating the Mediterranean way for a healthier 2009, from the Harvard Women's Health Watch
- Beyond the scale: how to measure whether you’re fat or not, from the Harvard Health Letter
December 2008
- The top 10 health stories of 2008, from the Harvard Health Letter
- Easing social anxiety during the holidays: Tips from the Harvard Women's Health Watch
- 7 tips for keeping your sinuses clear from the Harvard Men's Health Watch
- Surviving cancer: The psychological challenges, from the Harvard Mental Health Letter
- Slower heart rate may translate into longer life, reports the Harvard Heart Letter
November 2008
- Preparing for a colonoscopy -- how to make the process as comfortable as possible, from the Harvard Women's Health Watch
- The health benefits and dangers of earwax, from the Harvard Health Letter
- New treatment options for seasonal affective disorder, from the Harvard Mental Health Letter
- Sleep apnea can lead to heart trouble and shorten life, reports the Harvard Heart Letter
- Protect yourself from the MRSA “superbug,” from the Harvard Men's Health Watch
October 2008
- Exploring the virtual medical universe
- Women are more vulnerable to alcohol’s long term effects on health
- The controversy over cardiac testing before ADHD treatment begins
- The benefits of core conditioning — a trimmer tummy and much more
- Influenza — it’s not “just the flu.” How to protect yourself from this annual onslaught
September 2008
- Distinguishing mood swings from depression in teenagers
- Watch the best way to check your blood pressure at home
- Easy ways to add exercise to your day — without going to the gym, from the Harvard Health Letter
- Vitamin D has the potential to ward off a number of serious diseases
- Making the most of a short nap
August 2008
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April 2008
- Four tips for understanding medical news: What to do when the studies disagree
- How to manage seven common conditions without medication
- Caution advised when using hormone therapy for prostate cancer
- New technologies help determine if cognitive impairment will lead to Alzheimer’s
- More women choosing dermal fillers as a nonsurgical alternative to facelifts
March 2008
- It’s time to reassess the value, safety of multivitamin use
- Folic acid in the food supply reduces birth defects, but may cause extra cancer
- Public health officials warn about the unrecognized health hazards of smoking from a hookah
- High calcium intake may not help prevent fractures
- Tips for troublesome medications
February 2008
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July 2007
June 2007
- Importance of high self-esteem: Implicit vs. explicit self-esteem
- Depression among the risk factors for osteoporosis
- Use caution with all pain medications, reports the Harvard Heart Letter
- Tips for safer and healthier grilling, from the Harvard Health Letter
- Attention men: the benefits of red wine, from the Harvard Men’s Health Watch
May 2007
- Prostate cancer treatment options: Find info about new prostate treatments
- Heart attack risk: Framingham risk score vs. Reynolds risk score
- A doctor explains why yearly checkups are important, from Harvard Women's Health Watch
- Benefits of exercise for the prostate and erectile dysfunction help
- Urea cycle disorder and protein metabolism
- Bipolar disorder in children difficult to diagnose, reports the Harvard Mental Health Letter
April 2007
- Depression and heart disease: Learn about depression after heart attack
- Green health: Tips for green home living and eating green
- C. difficile symptoms: Antibiotics and C. difficile bacterium
- Health benefit of pomegranate juice on prostate cancer and the heart
- Controlled clinical trial results vs. real world observations
March 2007
- Lung cancer screening: The spiral computed tomography lung cancer test
- Bone health among positive side effects of beta blockers and thiazide diuretics
- Couples therapy: Methods couples therapists use during relationship therapy
- Air ambulance services: Find an air ambulance company or air medical transport
- Cholesterol and Alzheimer's: Statins and beta amyloid plaque
February 2007
- Back pain and surgery: back surgery alternatives and spinal stenosis surgery
- BNP blood test: natriuretic peptide levels in a heart failure test
- ECT therapy: electroconvulsive shock therapy and ECT side effects
- Heart disease in women and the Women's Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation study
- Heart disease and oral health: role of oral bacteria in heart plaque
January 2007
- Proper hand washing technique: how to wash your hands properly
- Reduce your risk of breast cancer: know the risk factors for breast cancer
- Chromium supplements: chromium, diabetes, and weight loss
- Poor sleep habits: heart disease and sleep apnea
- Drug addiction and the brain: effects of dopamine on addiction
December 2006
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August 2006
- Bioidentical hormones: “Natural” doesn’t necessarily mean better
- Ten important men's health topics on Letter's 10th anniversary
- Medical conditions can rob you of your balance
- Brain scans help scientists catch glimpses of brain activity
- Post-traumatic stress disorder can afflict those battling heart disease
July 2006
- Egg Nutrition and Heart Disease : Eggs aren't the dietary demons they're cracked up to be
- Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia : Hard to detect and treat
- Average Life Expectancy : Measuring yours
- Healthy Diet for Men : Dietary patterns are more important
- Women and Alcohol : Not much leeway between healthful and harmful drinking
June 2006
- Implantable Defibrillators : Test detects need for implantable defibrillators
- Parkinsons Disease : More information on symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
- H5N1 Avian Flu Virus : Protect yourself from the new strain of avian flu
- Antidepressant Drug Use In Children : Suicide risks exaggerated?
- Atherosclerosis : Exercise essential in combating arterial disease
May 2006
- Generic Zocor : Coming this summer along with a generic for Pravachol
- Basal Cell Carcinoma : Skin cancer and the history of tanning
- Causes of Memory Loss : Improving aging and reducing the risks of dementia
- Epilepsy Information : Can epileptic seizures have a psychiatric dimension?
- Cough Medicines : Which cold and cough medications are ineffective?
April 2006
- Air Travel Health : Jet lag, motion sickness and other issues of air travel
- Weight Loss Drugs : Prescription Weight Loss Drug Orlistat going OTC?
- New Food Pyramid : Re-examining the new food guide pyramid
- Effective Parenting : Parent training and developing more effective parents
- Normal Body Temperature : Rethinking the normal human body temperature
March 2006
- LDL Cholesterol: Foods fortified with sterols, stanols can lower cholesterol
- Sexuality and Men: Lifestyle, health related to a good sex life as men age
- Social Status: Longer life expectancy for Oscar winners
- Acetaminophen Overdose: How to avoid acetaminophen-related liver problems
- Paxil and Pregnancy: New findings on antidepressants and pregnancy
February 2006
- Symptoms of Endometriosis : Endometriosis symptoms after menopause
- Cocoavia Health Facts : Fortified chocolate good for heart, but there's a catch
- Health and Retirement Study : The effect of vacations, retirement on health
- Depression and Heart Disease : Mind and mood affect the heart
- Coffee Health Benefits : Coffee may protect against disease
January 2006
- New Years Resolutions : Common New Years resolutions mistakes
- Carl Rogers' Client Centered Therapy : Under the microscope
- Prescription Drug Disposal : Drug disposal may be lead to serious issues
- Importance of Sleep : Six reasons not to scrimp on sleep
- Prostate Cancer information : Vitamin E benefits uncertain
December 2005
November 2005
October 2005
- Can you prevent painful kidney stones?
- Alzheimers Disease Research : New techniques may lead to early detection
- Healing Touch Therapy : Alternative therapies relax heart patients
- Osteoporosis Prevention : Oscillating device helps improve bone mass Sept, 2005
- Bird Flu : What is the Bird Flu virus and should we be worried?
September 2005
- Hospice care helps, but often doctors don't recommend it soon enough
- Healthy Aging : Preparation can help keep older drivers safe on the road
- Heart Bypass Surgery : Off-pump bypasses safe, but choose surgeon with care
- Quick Workouts : Any workout is better than none
- Therapeutic Alliance : Preventing dropping out of therapy
August 2005
- Asthma Attacks : Plan for an asthma attack
- Menopause : Why some women get hot flashes and others don't
- Health Effects of Air Pollution : Triggering Heart attacks and spur heart disease
- Cancer tests can save lives, but can also have unintended effects
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency : Vegetarians, elderly may not get enough vitamin B12, says the Harvard Health Letter
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation : Treat depression using magnetic stimulation
July 2005
- Steps to prevent a heart attack or stroke may ward off aging-related memory loss, says the Harvard Heart Letter
- Breast pain isn’t just a menstrual complaint
- C-Reactive Protein
- Steps to prevent a heart attack or stroke may ward off aging-related memory loss, says the Harvard Heart Letter
- Surviving extreme heat poses special problems for older people, says the Harvard Health Letter
- The brain shapes "what's the matter with kids today," says the Harvard Mental Health Letter
June 2005
- Harvard Health Letter’s tips on creating a living will or health care proxy
- Stress and Heart Disease: How you think, feel, and live affects your heart, says the Harvard Heart Letter
- On Father's Day, share health messages for men, says Harvard Men’s Health Watch
- Child abuse and neglect leave their marks on the brain, explains the Harvard Mental Health Letter
- Should you take a statin for heart disease prevention?
May 2005
- Benefit of Probiotics: Should you take a daily dose of bacteria?
- SSRI Side Effects: Harvard Mental Health Letter discusses the real risks of antidepressants
- CPR saves lives, but combined with AED Defibrillators it can save many more
- Eating nuts promotes cardiovascular health
- Taking care of your heart requires weighing risks and benefits
April 2005
- Prescription Drug Side Effects : Where to find drug side effect information
- Senior Citizen Safety : Prevent and treat home accidents
- Smoking & Heart Disease : A quick test for a bulging aorta could save lives
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Health Benefits of Fish : Despite contaminants, fish yields a net health gain
- Living Wills: How to protect your end-of-life medical decisions
March 2005
February 2005
- Mental Health & Stereotyping : Another danger of stereotyping
- High Blood Pressure : Lower is better when it comes to blood pressure
- Allergy Season & Allergies : What to do when allergies are in bloom
- Heart Disease and Women : New information on role of sex in heart disease
- Weight loss and breakfast : Breakfast benefits health and can aid in weight loss
- Are you at risk? Osteoporosis Treatment & Preventions
- The Science of Love : Exploring the relationship between science and love
January 2005
December 2004
- Researchers race to heal injured hearts with adult stem cells
- Combination therapy for prostate cancer packs a powerful one-two punch
- Benefits found in long-distance psychotherapy
- Avoiding the worst of winter’s woes
- The shoes you choose may come back to haunt you
- Power of Forgiveness - Forgive Others
October 2004
- Why do we eat so much?
- Winter depression: Shed some light on this dark mood
- Traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner: Many Thanksgiving foods are good for you, says Harvard Heart Letter
- Herbs & lifestyle changes may reduce symptoms of enlarged prostate
- Managing Diabetes: Two new reports to help people manage diabetes
September 2004
- Effects of obesity and exercise: Is obesity a mental health issue? The Harvard Mental Health Letter investigates
- ADHD not just a children’s disease, says Harvard Health Letter
- Benefit of drinking green tea: The proof is in -- drinking tea is healthy, says Harvard Women’s Health Watch
- For optimal health, cut even more body fat, says Harvard Men’s Health Watch
- High blood pressure can affect your sex life, says the Harvard Heart Letter
August 2004
- Coffee Health Risks: For the moderate drinker, coffee is safe says Harvard Women’s Health Watch
- Can sudden cardiac death be treated? Harvard Men’s Health Watch explains
- Harvard Health Letter unravels new cholesterol guidelines
- Chronic Neck Pain Relief
- Diabetes management is not just about blood sugar says Harvard Heart Letter
- Fetal alcohol syndrome is still a threat says Harvard Mental Health Letter
July 2004
- Golfing can be good for you if done correctly
- Harvard Heart Letter examines the costs of not getting enough sleep
- Medical Tests: A Practical Guide to Common Tests
- Low Carb or Low Fat diet? The Harvard Health Letter investigates the debate
- Brief intervention can help alcohol abusers
- Harvard Women’s Health Watch eases the challenge of choosing therapy
June 2004
May 2004
April 2004
March 2004
- Harvard Health Letter cautions about medication interactions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome : Advice for millions of women suffering from I.B.S.
- 11 Subjects You Should Talk About With Your Doctor
- Harvard Medical School provides tips for controlling hypertension
- Trans fat: Watch out, it isn’t so transparent>!
- Enjoy your vacation, but be heart smart>
January 2004