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0000-4572001371600Weekly EmailsEmail #1: Subject: Why Am I So Tired? Possible Causes of FatigueWhen it's time to see a doctor about your exhaustion —and what to try firstThe top three reasons for feeling tired are about daily habits:What you eat. Reaching for caffeine and sugar can backfire, leaving you more fatigued as your blood sugar levels fluctuate wildly. Instead, go for a balanced, healthy diet replete with fruits, vegetables, and lean protein. How much you sleep. You saw this one coming, right? Many people don't get enough sleep. If you're one of them,avoid caffeine and alcohol in the hours just before bedtime, turn off the TV before bed, and keep your bedroom quiet and restful.How much you exercise. An easy prescription for plain old tiredness is regular, vigorous exercise. Finish at least three hours before bedtime, so you have time to wind down. If you think that exercise would just make you more tired, there's good news: Exercise breeds energy. Most studies show: Sedentary people who start exercising feel much less fatigue than those who stay idle. It's one of those surprising truths: move more and you'll get more energy. The most common reasons for feeling so tired all the time are listed above. Don't start thinking that you've got a medical condition until you've tried these strategies and really given them a chance. If you still feel exhausted, check with your health care provider.Email #2:Subject: Osteoporosis OverviewOsteoporosis, or thinning bones, is a serious condition that can result in tremendous pain with fractures. Risk factors for osteoporosis include aging, being female, low body weight, low sex hormones such as during menopause, smoking, and some medications. There are no symptoms of this bone disease until you fracture a bone. Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis include calcium and vitamin D, regular exercise, and osteoporosis medications, if needed.Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis include calcium and vitamin D, regular exercise, and osteoporosis medications, if needed.Email #3:Subject: Heart disease in womenAlthough heart disease is often thought of as a problem for men, more women than men die of heart disease each year. One challenge is that the heart disease symptoms in women can be different from symptoms in men. Fortunately, women can take steps to understand their unique symptoms of heart disease.Heart attack symptoms for womenThe most common heart attack symptom in women is some type of pain, pressure or discomfort in the chest. But it's not always severe or even the most prominent symptom, particularly in women. Women are more likely than men to have heart attack symptoms unrelated to chest pain, such as: Neck, shoulder, upper back or abdominal discomfort Shortness of breath Nausea or vomiting These symptoms are more subtle than the obvious crushing chest pain often associated with heart attacks. This may be because women tend to have blockages not only in their main arteries, but also in the smaller arteries that supply blood to the heart—a condition called small vessel heart disease or microvascular disease. Many women tend to show up in emergency rooms after much heart damage has already occurred because their symptoms are not those typically associated with a heart attack. If you experience these symptoms or think you're having a heart attack, call for emergency medical help immediately. Don't drive yourself to the emergency room unless you have no other options.All women face the threat of heart disease. But becoming aware of symptoms and risks unique to women, as well as eating a heart-healthy diet and exercising, can help protect you. Email #4:Subject: Breast Cancer PreventionAfter skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it's far more common in women. Prevention tips for women with an average risk—Making changes in your daily life may help reduce your breast cancer risk: Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink to less than one drink a day, if you choose to drink. Exercise most days of the week. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days. If you haven't been active lately, ask your doctor whether it's OK and start slowly. Limit postmenopausal hormone therapy. Combination hormone therapy may increase the risk of breast cancer. Talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks of hormone therapy. For some women, the increased risk of breast cancer may be acceptable in order to relieve menopause signs and symptoms. To reduce the risk of breast cancer, use the lowest dose of hormone therapy possible for the shortest amount of time. Maintain a healthy weight. If your current weight is healthy, maintain that weight. If you need to lose weight, ask your doctor about healthy strategies to accomplish this. Reduce the calories you eat daily and slowly increase your of exercise.0Weekly EmailsEmail #1: Subject: Why Am I So Tired? Possible Causes of FatigueWhen it's time to see a doctor about your exhaustion —and what to try firstThe top three reasons for feeling tired are about daily habits:What you eat. Reaching for caffeine and sugar can backfire, leaving you more fatigued as your blood sugar levels fluctuate wildly. Instead, go for a balanced, healthy diet replete with fruits, vegetables, and lean protein. How much you sleep. You saw this one coming, right? Many people don't get enough sleep. If you're one of them,avoid caffeine and alcohol in the hours just before bedtime, turn off the TV before bed, and keep your bedroom quiet and restful.How much you exercise. An easy prescription for plain old tiredness is regular, vigorous exercise. Finish at least three hours before bedtime, so you have time to wind down. If you think that exercise would just make you more tired, there's good news: Exercise breeds energy. Most studies show: Sedentary people who start exercising feel much less fatigue than those who stay idle. It's one of those surprising truths: move more and you'll get more energy. The most common reasons for feeling so tired all the time are listed above. Don't start thinking that you've got a medical condition until you've tried these strategies and really given them a chance. If you still feel exhausted, check with your health care provider.Email #2:Subject: Osteoporosis OverviewOsteoporosis, or thinning bones, is a serious condition that can result in tremendous pain with fractures. Risk factors for osteoporosis include aging, being female, low body weight, low sex hormones such as during menopause, smoking, and some medications. There are no symptoms of this bone disease until you fracture a bone. Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis include calcium and vitamin D, regular exercise, and osteoporosis medications, if needed.Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis include calcium and vitamin D, regular exercise, and osteoporosis medications, if needed.Email #3:Subject: Heart disease in womenAlthough heart disease is often thought of as a problem for men, more women than men die of heart disease each year. One challenge is that the heart disease symptoms in women can be different from symptoms in men. Fortunately, women can take steps to understand their unique symptoms of heart disease.Heart attack symptoms for womenThe most common heart attack symptom in women is some type of pain, pressure or discomfort in the chest. But it's not always severe or even the most prominent symptom, particularly in women. Women are more likely than men to have heart attack symptoms unrelated to chest pain, such as: Neck, shoulder, upper back or abdominal discomfort Shortness of breath Nausea or vomiting These symptoms are more subtle than the obvious crushing chest pain often associated with heart attacks. This may be because women tend to have blockages not only in their main arteries, but also in the smaller arteries that supply blood to the heart—a condition called small vessel heart disease or microvascular disease. Many women tend to show up in emergency rooms after much heart damage has already occurred because their symptoms are not those typically associated with a heart attack. If you experience these symptoms or think you're having a heart attack, call for emergency medical help immediately. Don't drive yourself to the emergency room unless you have no other options.All women face the threat of heart disease. But becoming aware of symptoms and risks unique to women, as well as eating a heart-healthy diet and exercising, can help protect you. Email #4:Subject: Breast Cancer PreventionAfter skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it's far more common in women. Prevention tips for women with an average risk—Making changes in your daily life may help reduce your breast cancer risk: Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink to less than one drink a day, if you choose to drink. Exercise most days of the week. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days. If you haven't been active lately, ask your doctor whether it's OK and start slowly. Limit postmenopausal hormone therapy. Combination hormone therapy may increase the risk of breast cancer. Talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks of hormone therapy. For some women, the increased risk of breast cancer may be acceptable in order to relieve menopause signs and symptoms. To reduce the risk of breast cancer, use the lowest dose of hormone therapy possible for the shortest amount of time. Maintain a healthy weight. If your current weight is healthy, maintain that weight. If you need to lose weight, ask your doctor about healthy strategies to accomplish this. Reduce the calories you eat daily and slowly increase your of exercise.0000-457200114300000 ................
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