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A Harvest of Healthy Veggies
(08/29/10) In many parts of the United
States, the end of August signals the best time of year for locally
grown, fresh, delicious vegetables. You’ve heard it over and over:
eat more fruits and vegetables. But how many do you need? Check out
the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “calculator”
to determine how many cups you need per day based on your age and
gender.
Fruits and vegetables are great sources
of essential vitamins, minerals and fiber that may help protect
against chronic diseases. Individuals who consume generous amounts
of fruits and vegetables as part of their healthy diet are likely to
have reduced risk of such diseases as stroke and perhaps other
cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers. Take advantage of the
CDC’s
chart to see which nutrients contribute to your good health and
which fruits and vegetables are good sources of these nutrients.
Take action. Hit those roadside
stands for broccoli, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers. Never had turnips?
Now is a great time to try them! Expand your menus—and improve your
health—by filling your basket with more and more of August’s
variety of veggies. |
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Doctors are trained to read charts, x-rays, and symptoms, not minds.
So, it is up to you to give them all
the information they need to treat you properly. Medicine is prescribed to
help you. But it can hurt you if you take too much or mix medicines that
don't go together. Many people are harmed each year, some seriously, because
of taking the wrong medicine or not taking the right medicines correctly.
You can help get the best results by being a partner with your health care
team.
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Download the following:
"Your Medicine: Play It Safe" brochure
Medicine Record Form
PDF or
Text
Questions To Ask Before
Taking Medicine
PDF or
Text |
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Keeping Yourself Safe in the Hospital,
including Medication Safety
Click to
View Video Presentation
View "20 Tips to Help Medical Errors"
PDF or
Text |
For more information on working with your health
care team to play it safe with medications, please visit the
National Council on Patient Information and Education for the booklet,
"Your Medicine: Play It Safe".
Visit the
Agency
for Healthcare Research and
Quality for more information how you can make health care safer and
reduce medical errors. |
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