Birth control patch grows in popularity among young women
The Gazette notes three million users of the Ortho Evra patch since 2002 with three changes a month. Doctors say patch effectiveness rivals the pill though weight limits and smoking risks apply. price varies by insurance from about 10 to 60 dollars monthly.
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Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical
Nicole Schuppert
Gazette
Kevin Ault
University Hospitals
Ault
Amy Bolen
Tama
Belen
Thomas Getta
Cedar Rapids
Www
Orthoevra.com
October or November events for Call of the Colors guide
Reader asks for event information in October or November for the Call of the Colors guide. Deadline noted as Sept 13. Submissions should be mailed to The Gazette Call of the Colors, P O Box 511, Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or via email.
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Call of the Colors
the Gazette
P.O
Cedar Rapids
Fiber as key weapon in war on obesity
In Lexington Kentucky health experts urge high fiber diets to curb obesity. University of Kentucky doctor James Anderson cites protection against heart disease stroke cancer and high blood pressure. Dietitians stress whole grains beans vegetables and fruits and reading labels for fiber content.
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Sharon Thompson
Knight Ridder
Exington
America
Atkins
South Beach
James Anderson
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Anderson
Erin Scarberry
Eastern Kentucky University
Mental rehearsal tips from athletes for weight control
The text explains using mental imagery to rehearse future eating situations to avoid overeating. It cites experts Shane Murphy and Jim Afremow on preplay visualization, identifying difficult occasions, brainstorming negatives, creating a step by step ideal script, and repeatedly rehearsing to make the response automatic.
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Shane Murphy
Western Connecticut State University
U.S
Jim Afremow
Athletes’ Performance Center
Tempe
Ariz
Murphy
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