Having a job may be good for a woman's health study finds
Two Johns Hopkins researchers analyzed health data from the National Center for Health Statistics and interviews with over 1,000 people to compare health perceptions and health care use among employed women, employed men, and housewives, finding women in the workforce report better health and similar or lower illness days but higher doctor visits than housewives.
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Los Angeles Times
Washington
Johns Hopkins
Constance A. Nathanson
Marian Passannante
National Center For Health Statistics
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Passamante
Wisconsin
Passannante
Never Say Diet How to forget calories forever
A personal essay argues against calorie counting and promotes vegetarian eating as a healthier path. It suggests vegetarians often avoid weight issues, offers meal ideas and restaurant tips, and notes variety in vegetarian practices. It ends with a claim that a balanced plant-based plan can reduce heart disease risk.
Stay Quit meeting for former smokers at Mercy Hospital
The monthly support group for Stay Quit nonsmoking program alumni meets next Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Mercy Hospital. Participation is free and open to any former smoker seeking continued group support. For more information call 398-6670.
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Mercy Hospital
Nurses and counselors offered June workshops at Kirkwood
Kirkwood Community College will offer workshops for nurses and health professionals in June. Topics include terminal care touch therapy led by Dr. Patricia Donahue, a three week course on introductory physical assessment, and a session on mood in children led by Dr. Walter Block. Tuition ranges from 12 to 37 dollars with phone preregistration and class codes M54261 M54266 and M54346.
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Kirkwood Community College
Iowa Hall
Patricia Donahue
University of Iowa College of Nursing
Walter Block
Cedar Rapids
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