Winter 2005 Discover Rush

Welcome to the Discover Rush Web Resource Center. Here, you will find articles on health topics and recent health news from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. You will also find many helpful links to other areas of our Web site.

Our Monthly Electronic Health Newsletter

• Receive health information, breaking medical news and helpful tips for maintaining your health each month via e-mail. Subscribe today to our monthly e-newsletter, Discover Rush Online.
• Recent articles:
  • Etiquette for Cold and Influenza Season
    Brushing up on your “respiratory etiquette” can help lower the spread of cold and influenza viruses during the holiday season
  • Helping Men Help Themselves
    Some helpful tips for keeping men healthy
    • If you’re interested in more information on preventive care and health maintenance for men, including important health screenings and vaccinations, read “Health Maintenance for Men.”
• Interested in past issues of Discover Rush Online?

Sleep Disorders Interactive Conversation

• Use our interactive conversation tool to learn more about your sleeping problems.

Discover Rush Winter 2005 issue

To download a PDF of the latest issue of Discover Rush see link at right under “Related Topics.” Or view selected articles using the links below.

Give Sore Joints Some Extra Wintertime Attention

Should You Consider Joint Replacement

• Am I a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery?
• Am I a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement Surgery?

When a Loved One Ages

• Dealing with Caregiver Stress
• Specialized Medical Services Available to Older Adults
• Information on Advances in Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease

Make the Best of Aging

• Free Classes for Older Adults and Their Loved Ones Sponsored by Rush Generations
• Rush Generations Health and Aging Program
• Clinical Services for Older Adults
• Health Information for Older Adults
• Recent article from Discover Rush Online:
  Preventing Dangerous Drug Interactions, Starting with a Simple Paper Bag
  Medication review program offers peace of mind for older adults

‘Brain Glue’ Provides New Treatment for Brain Disorder

Exercise Study for Women Stresses Vigorous Activity

Pop Quiz: Test Your Holiday Nutrition Knowledge

• Heart Healthy Holiday Recipes
  • Rainbow Fruit Salad
  • Candied Yams
  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Red Hot Fusili Pasta
  • Crunchy Pumpkin Pie
  • Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Free Health Classes Sponsored by Rush 

Blood Pressure Screening

• Free Blood Pressure Screening
  • Locations for free blood pressure screenings

Tool Kit for Healthy Living

• Tasty and Healthful Recipes
  • Broccoli Salad with Raisins
  • Mango Salsa Chicken over Rice
  • Banana Split Cake
• Free Online Heart Center
• Risk Factors
  • Simple questions to ask yourself (and share the answers with your doctor)
• Your Desireable Weight and BMI Calculator 
  • Calculate using the Wellness Tools.
• Increasing Physical Activity
  • Use the Exercise Guide to make a physical activity plan that works for you.
• Decreasing Stress
  • Find out how to manage your stress.
• Women and Heart Disease
  • Test your knowledge of women and heart disease with our interactive quiz.
• Our Services
  • For information about the many services for your heart that Rush offers, visit our Heart and Vascular Institute home page

• Discover even more about Rush:

  • Rush in the News
  • Support Groups and Classes at Rush
  • Clinical Trials at Rush
  • Cancer Programs at Rush
  • Geriatric Services at Rush
  • Heart and Vascular Services at Rush 
  • Orthopedic 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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