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FROM THE FEBRUARY 2010 ISSUE

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Ask the Experts
Mammograms: Still a Good Idea?
In October an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association raised serious questions about the value of mammography as a way of saving women’s lives. To doctors and researchers this was not news, but it made headlines, and public anxiety rose. What happened next sowed confusion, incredulity, and outrage, at least among many women trying to follow the argument. In November, unaware that it would stir up a hornet’s nest, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced new guidelines about mammography: it recommended against mammograms for most women in their forties, and said women age 50 to 74 should get mammograms only every two years, instead of annually, unless they are at high risk. Here is our take on all this.  Full Story

FROM THE WELLNESS GUIDE TO DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

In focus this month: Evening primrose oil
Confused about all the hype and conflicting info about supplements?  Go to the Guide to Dietary Supplements
FROM OUR RECIPE FILE

Hearty and heart-healthy barley
This month’s Wellness Letter discusses barley and its ability to lower cholesterol. Our featured recipe, Mushroom, Barley & Pasta Soup, makes good use of pearl barley and is hearty enough for a main course.  Go to Recipe

FROM FOUNDATIONS OF WELLNESS
Here are the basics for staying healthy
30 major articles about exercise, nutrition, prevention, and self-care.  Go to Foundations