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July 2011

What You Need to Know About Sunscreen

Woman applying sunscreen; What Your Need to Know About SunscreenDoes an SPF of 50 or more protect your skin better? You may be surprised at the answer. Learn what to look for in a sunscreen, find answers to common sunscreen questions (Is spray better than lotion?) and learn how to stay smart in the sun. Read more
 

The Yogurt Craze: Is it Really Healthy?

Yogurt; The Yogurt Craze: Is It Really Healthy?Whipped yogurt, Greek yogurt, light, low-fat -- with all of the choices on the supermarket shelves, how can you make sure you're making a healthy choice? UW Health registered dietitian Megan Waltz helps sort through the differences to find out what really is best for your breakfast parfait. Read more
 

Introducing Our New Parenting Blog

Mother with infant; Announcing Our New Parenting Blog From American Family Children's HospitalWhether you're a new parent or a seasoned pro, find tips and resources to help you create a positive and healthy environment for your kids. "Growing Up Healthy" is a new blog from American Family Children's Hospital, connecting you with experts and other parents for the latest insights into issues affecting children and families today. Read the blog
 

Cooking Outside the Box: Scallop Pasta with Fresh Vegetables

Cooking Outside the Box; Fish TacosThis month, enjoy Scallop Pasta with Fresh Vegetables. With a few simple ingredients, you can prepare an elegant dish that is easy and perfect for a dinner with friends.  Watch Chef John prepare the dish
 

New Approach Simplifies Parkinson's Surgery

Brain image; New Approach Simplifies Parkinson's SurgeryThis spring, UW Hospital became the second academic medical center in the country where neuro-surgeons can perform deep-brain stimulation in a specially designed intra-operative MRI (iMRI) suite. Learn how this is making a difference for Parkinson's patients. Read more


Walk to Save Lives: July 30 and August 6

Woman walking; Walk to Save Lives July 30 and August 6You can help make a difference just by taking a walk, or two. July 30, join the UW Organ Procurement Organization for the Capital City 5K Run/Walk to benefit organ and tissue donation. Then, on August 6, join the UW Carbone Cancer Center for the three-mile Walk Away From Cancer. Capital City Walk: July 30 | Walk Away From Cancer: Aug. 6
 

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