11/6/2007
As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, change is in the air. That's what makes fall a great time for renewal and fresh starts. If you do one thing to improve your diet this fall, eat 3 cups of beans each week. Beans are rich in protein, iron, folic acid, fiber, and potassium. Besides being a comfort food, beans add flavor and texture to soups, chili, and casseroles. If you do one thing to improve your vision, take a cue from kids, who often need back-to-school vision exams. Schedule a checkup with your eye doctor. A comprehensive exam should include an evaluation of how clearly you see, how well your eyes work together, and an assessment of your overall eye health.
Here’s a shocking statistic. Lung disease is expected to become the third leading cause of death in the world by 2020. For those of you who suffer, there is help out there. St. John’s offers our Huff & Puff Lung Disease Support Group. Meetings are scheduled year round. For more information about the next session, call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.