Are you an apple or a pear? Why you should know

• Calculate your waist-to-hip ratio to see if you are an apple or a pear.
• Learn about the significance of body mass index (BMI) and calculate your BMI.
• Test your knowledge of women and heart disease with our interactive quiz.

Special needs, special care: Women’s health takes center stage at Rush

• 6 health differences between men and women
• Women’s Health Resource Center

Beyond memory: Know the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and know when to seek help

• Clinical studies on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias

Caring for the caregiver
The following resources are intended to help you take care of yourself while you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.

• Being a caregiver
• Twelve steps for caregivers
• The Anne Byron Waud Patient and Family Resource Center for Healthy Aging
• Internet resources for caregivers

Breast Cancer: From diagnosis to treatment

• Guidelines for early detection of breast cancer
• Instructions for breast self-exam
• Frequently asked questions about mammograms

New technology provides epilepsy relief

Helping families grow

More information on our Web site

• Rush in the News
• Support Groups and Classes at Rush
• Clinical Trials at Rush
• Geriatric Services at Rush
• Women’s Health Services at Rush
• List of all clinical services at Rush
• Find a doctor at Rush

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