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General

A Lifetime of Good Health (.pdf 1.6 MB)
Summary: "Women need quick and trustworthy information to stay healthy and this guide provides it all.  With simple charts and easy to follow key preventive steps to overcoming risks for disease, the guide will help you make healthy choices for yourself and for the people you love."

An Easy Guide to Breastfeeding (.pdf 457 kb)
Summary: "Babies who are breastfed are healthier, their mothers are healthier, and their families are happier, healthier, and less financially stressed.  This guide answers frequently asked questions about breastfeeding, addressing the real-life issues around making the wonderful choice to breastfeed your baby."

Autoimmune Diseases in Women (.pdf 680 kb)
Summary: "Women are almost 3 times more likely than men to develop an autoimmune disease.  Today there are more than 8.5 million Americans – mostly women- who suffer from autoimmune disorders.  This guide walks you through the facts about these disorders and gives very helpful tips for working with your healthcare provider."

Depression & Women's Health (.pdf 552 kb)
Summary: "Almost 12 million women in the United States currently suffer from depression.  Depression strikes nearly twice as many women as men.  This guide walks you through the steps for preventing depression and to getting the best treatment possible if you are currently suffering from its debilitating effects."

Healthy From The Heart (.pdf 3.6 MB)
Summary: "Each year, more than 200,000 American women suffer heart attacks and there are 13,000,000 American who have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease (the leading cause of heart attacks).  Learning more about coronary artery disease and how it is treated will help you understand your options and discuss them with your physician."
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Eating Disorders
Because our society is focused on appearance, body image becomes central to young people’s feelings of self-worth.  These guides will help you understand why eating disorders occur and how you can help create a healthy environment for the young people in your life.

BodyWise Eating Disorders.pdf (3.6MB) 
Eating Disorders EthnicGroup.pdf (155 kb) 
Eating Disorders HelpingAFriend.pdf   105k 
Eating Disorders HelpingAStudent.pdf   108k 

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Local: Dixon Coop News

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DixonCoopOct06News.pdf  (1.5MB)
DixonCoopSeptNews.pdf  (2.5MB)