Archive of: Health Brief and NAPC

	Title	Issue
	Fewer Scans May Lower Breast Cancer Risk A recent report issued by the Institute of Medicine identified two factors that increased the risk of breast cancer: post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy and radiation exposure from medical imaging.	May 2013
	May is Asparagus Month Prized by the ancient Greeks and Romans for its taste and reputed medicinal qualities, asparagus may help strengthen blood vessels.	May 2013
	The Exercise Advantage New research suggests that regular physical exercise—including simple walking—may boost brain health even more than doing the daily crossword puzzle.	May 2013
	Midwife-Led Birth Centers Improve Outcomes Women receiving care at these facilities, which are based on a wellness model of pregnancy and birth, incurred lower medical costs and were less likely to have Caesarean births.	May 2013
	Better Care through Meditation Scientists report that primary care practitioners can improve their communications skills and quality of care via training in mindfulness meditation.	May 2013
	Working Out Hot Flashes A simple, no-cost measure may reduce this bothersome menopause symptom.	May 2013
	More Sleep Helps Shed Pounds Can increasing our zzz’s lead to better numbers on the bathroom scale? A growing number of scientific studies say yes.	May 2013
	Yoga Reduces Depression in Pregnant Women One in five expectant moms experience major depression. Mindfulness yoga may offer holistic, drug-free help.	May 2013
	Natural Oils Lower Cholesterol A study in India showed that cooking with a combination of rice and sesame oils significantly reduced blood pressure levels, too.	May 2013
	Coffee and Vision Loss Linked Preliminary research suggests that heavy consumption of the caffeinated beverage may increase the risk of developing exfoliation glaucoma, a condition that can lead to vision loss.	April 2013