2 PAID Palatine, IL Permit No. 1049 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage OA100-0211 U441-10065-000405-A choose “Health & Wellness.” on “Members,” log in, and then visit oxfordhealth.com. Click symptoms, medicines and more This newsletter contains general health information and is not a substitute for professional health care. You should consult an appropriate health care professional for your specific needs. Some treatments mentioned in this newsletter may not be covered by your health plan. Please refer to your benefit plan documents for information about coverage. Insurance coverage provided by or through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or its affiliates. Administrative services provided by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, United HealthCare Services, Inc. or their affiliates. Health Plan coverage provided by or through a UnitedHealthcare company. To learn about conditions, Subscribe at www.oxfordhealth.com/hmhb © 2009 United HealthCare Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Click for more health information www.oxfordhealth.com/hmhb Subscribe today Sign up for your Healthy Mind Healthy Body® e-newsletter at www.oxfordhealth.com/hmhb. When you subscribe to our complimentary e-newsletter, you’ll receive valuable news and information every month, including: n Money-saving tips for making the most of your health benefit plan. n Real-world strategies for managing your and your family’s health. If you’re unable to receive e-newsletters, complete this postage-paid card to sign up for the print version. O1N23514 fold here Say goodbye to heartburn. If you’ve been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease and have heartburn or other disease-related symptoms, try these tips: ■ Want a better memory? Learning a new skill may help, researchers say. Other ways to boost your brainpower: Lose weight if you’re overweight or obese. ■ Spend ■ moisten here ZIP ❏ I’d like to receive a complimentary print version of this newsletter twice a year. State ❏ I’d also like to receive the e-mail version of Healthy Mind Healthy Body ® 12 times a year. E-mail address Name Address City moisten here moisten here Footnotes from the world of health and medicine time with family and friends. E levate the head of your bed. ■ Avoid foods that trigger symptoms. ■ Quit smoking. ■ Volunteer in your community, school or place of worship. ■ Use memory tools, such as to-do lists and big calendars. ■ Exercise regularly and get plenty of rest. If symptoms persist, talk with your doctor. American Gastroenterological Association Strike out stroke. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Visit www.giveme5forstroke.org to discover how to recognize its symptoms and know when to call 911 for emergency help. American Stroke Association National Institute on Aging Mind Body Healthy Mind Healthy sm A health and wellness newsletter for UnitedHealthcare Volume 3, Issue 1 A health and wellness newsletter for UnitedHealthcare • Spring 2007 3 Slim down by rethinking your drink Inside 5 Don’t let antidepressants bring you down 8this Simple ways to make you a super parent issue 11 Ready, set, grow: Staying safe in the garden log in. Select “Health & Wellness,” then Gardening is a great way to exercise, ease stress and put nutritious food on the table. However, it also can expose you to risks from the sun, insects, equipment and chemicals. To help stay safe: “Lifestyles.” Choose Buckle up. Make sure everyone is securely buckled in every time you get into a vehicle. Kids should ride in the correct safety or booster seats for their age and size. It’s the law, and it lowers the risk of serious injury or death if there’s an accident. Wash hands. Scrubbing with soap and running water for 20 seconds is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick or spreading germs. Do so before you eat or after you use the restroom, blow your nose, cough or sneeze. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used if soap and water aren’t available. Test smoke alarms every month. Change the batteries when you set your clocks each spring and fall. Or, choose another easy-to-remember date. Read food labels. Check how many calories are in the food you eat. You also can use labels to help you choose foods low in fat or sodium and high in fiber and other nutrients. Review vaccinations. Make sure everyone in your home is up-to-date. If not, see your doctor. To check on recommended vaccinations, visit the CDC online at www.cdc.gov/vaccines. Considering pregnancy? Take folic acid. When taken before and during pregnancy, this B vitamin helps prevent certain serious birth defects. Women who might become pregnant should take at least 400 micrograms a day. You’ll need even more if you’ve already had a child with a brain or spinal cord birth defect. 2 Healthy Mind Healthy Body Keep your tetanus vaccine current. All adults should have a tetanus shot every 10 years. Tetanus lives in dirt and can enter your body through breaks in the skin. People who garden are especially at risk, but a vaccine can help protect you. Use lawn and garden equipment and chemicals properly. Wear safety goggles, gloves, long pants and sturdy shoes when using lawn mowers, rototillers, tractors or other equipment. Always read and follow instructions when using fertilizers or pesticides. Wear a mask if recommended. Wash up thoroughly after using chemicals. MINNEAPOLIS MN A few little things you can do each day may have a big impact on your family’s health and safety. Try these tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Tell insects to buzz off. Use repellent that contains DEET. Wear long sleeves and tuck your pants into your socks. Also, apply the insecticide permethrin on your clothes — it won’t harm or stain them. Repellents must state any age restrictions, so read the label carefully before using the product on children. If you have questions about repellent safety, talk with your doctor or call the National Pesticide Information Center toll-free at 1-800-858-7378. Mind your back. Gardening, raking, mowing, hoeing and lifting can strain your back. Watch your posture and body mechanics. Instead of bending from the waist, squat with one knee on the ground when you work in the garden. Switch knees for comfort. Be especially careful when you lift heavy items, such as bags of fertilizer or yard waste. PERMIT NO. 23810 Five-minute health tips with a big payoff BUSINESS REPLY MAIL and Prevention.” FIRST-CLASS MAIL “Nutrition” or “Safety Protect yourself from sun and heat. Too much time in the sun can cause painful burns and increase your risk of skin cancer. Keep covered by wearing a wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves, sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, lip balm with sunscreen and sunglasses. Also, take regular breaks from the heat and drink enough water to replace what you lose. NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES a topic such as Warm up your muscles with a few minutes of walking before you garden. Stretch afterward. With a few precautions, your garden will bring a bounty of good health to you and your family. oxfordhealth.com 11 UNITEDHEALTH GROUP PO BOX 71492 NEWNAN GA 30271-1492 Click on “Members” and POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE oxfordhealth.com. How to stay safe while gardening To sign up, just go to the Preference Center at www.oxfordhealth.com/hmhb. You can order the e-newsletter and print issues at the same time. health tips, visit Why limit yourself to only two yearly print issues of Healthy Mind Healthy Body® when you can enjoy the e-newsletter version every month? Have this complimentary e-newsletter delivered to your in-box. For more great Ready, set, grow Complimentary e-newsletter Stay connected to your health Trying to lose weight? Rethink your drink When you’re trying to lose weight, what you put in your glass may be as important as what you put on your plate. Many beverages are loaded with calories, experts warn. That morning latte, lunchtime lemonade and evening soda pop can add up. Smart choices Water, at zero calories, may be the best beverage for weight loss. But, you also can make small changes and still enjoy other drinks you like. For example: ■ Drink a small latte made with fat-free milk. ■ Choose diet sodas instead of regular. ■ Order smoothies without added sugar. Another good idea is to carry a water bottle so you’re not as tempted to buy sugary drinks when you’re out and about. Also, check the labels of any beverages you buy. The nutrition facts show how many calories are in the product. Talk with your doctor about other weight-loss strategies, too. A healthful eating plan and regular exercise can help you lose and keep off extra pounds. How many calories are in that beverage? ■ Medium latte with whole milk (16 ounces): ■ 220 Unsweetened iced tea (20 ounces): S mall latte with nonfat milk (8 ounces): ■ ■ 70 3 1 00 percent orange juice (12 ounces): 168 ■ Black coffee (6 ounces): 4 ■ Lemonade (12 ounces): 168 ■ Regular soda (20 ounces): 227 ■ Tonic water (12 ounces): 124 ■ Regular soda (12 ounces): 136 ■ S ports drink (12 ounces): 99 ■ Diet soda (any size): 0 ■ Fitness water (12 ounces): 18 ■ S weetened iced tea ■ Water (any size): 0 (16 ounces): 180 oxfordhealth.com 3 Ask the doctor Michael Rosen, M.D., a national medical executive with Health Solutions Group, is board certified in internal medicine and hematology. Q I’ve had headaches for years. What are some possible causes? How can I find relief? More than 45 million Americans have chronic headaches. Tension headaches typically cause a dull, aching, constant pain that affects both sides of the head. They’re often related to emotional stress. Eye or muscle strain also can lead to tension headaches. Migraines can cause a throbbing pain that may affect one side of the head. Before the headache begins, a person may see flashing lights or other visual disturbances. Stress, sleep problems, hormonal changes, caffeine, and certain foods or food additives may trigger migraines. Cluster headaches often occur several days in a row and can be severe. The pain is almost always on one side of the head. They may be triggered by alcohol and smoking. It may be helpful to write down some facts about each headache: ■ Date, time and how long it lasted ■ The intensity of the pain and where you felt it ■ What you were doing when you first noticed your headache ■ What you ate or drank before it started ■ What you did to treat your headache and whether it helped Share this information with your doctor. It may help identify what triggers your headaches and guide diagnosis and treatment. Your doctor may recommend changes in lifestyle. For example, quitting smoking may make it easier to manage headaches. Regular exercise also can be helpful. It’s important to talk with your doctor before beginning a new exercise program, however. Medication also can help. Your doctor can help you choose which is best for you. Mild headaches may be relieved by nonprescription medicine, such as acetaminophen. Or, your doctor might suggest one or more prescription medicines to prevent headaches or relieve pain. Bottom line: If you’re concerned about your headaches, talk with your doctor. It’s usually possible to diagnose the cause of headaches and find effective treatment. Ask the doctor welcomes your health and wellness questions. E-mail us at thedoc@uhc.com. 4 Healthy Mind Healthy Body Antidepressants Outsmarting possible side effects Antidepressants can be helpful in easing depression — even if it’s severe. But, these drugs may cause unpleasant side effects for some people. If this happens to you: ■ Tell your doctor. It may be possible to change your dosage or type of medicine so that the side effects lessen or go away. stop taking your medicine. Antidepressants aren’t addictive. But, you may have withdrawal symptoms or another bout of depression if you stop taking them abruptly. ■ Constipation. With your doctor’s OK, exercise every day, and make bran cereal, vegetables and fruit a part of your daily diet. ■ Blurred vision. This symptom usually is temporary. But, tell your doctor about any vision changes. ■ Headache. Ask your doctor before taking a pain reliever or any other medicine — including herbal products and supplements. ■ Don’t Here are tips to help you manage the side effects some people have: ■ Dry mouth. Try sipping water or chewing sugarless gum. Brush your teeth twice a day. ■ Dizziness. Get out of bed or up from a chair slowly. ■ Daytime drowsiness. Take your medicine at night. ■ Nausea. This symptom seldom persists. Try eating plain crackers or other easy-to-digest food. ■ Sexual problems. Talk with your doctor. Lowering the dose of your drug or switching to a different antidepressant may help. So, be sure to tell your doctor if side effects occur. Often, they’ll be mild and disappear quickly. But, your doctor will know whether any medicine changes are needed. The key to effective treatment is communication and teamwork. oxfordhealth.com 5 Support when you need it For more information about stroke, depression and walking programs, visit oxfordhealth.com. Click on “Members” and log in. Then, select “Health & Wellness,” and type your topic into the search bar. Success story Taking illness in stride For retired pastor Steward Frazier, walking is more than exercise — it’s his lifeline Steward Frazier, a UnitedHealthcare member, is no stranger to chronic health problems. But, the 75-yearold retired Methodist pastor takes these challenges in stride. Literally. Walking started out as a way to cope. But, it became a salvation that improved his health, strengthened his body and lifted his spirit. Trials and tribulations In 1986, a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment side effects snowballed into a string of serious health problems for Frazier. After starting radiation treatment for the cancer, physical stress took its toll and caused problems with a valve 6 Healthy Mind Healthy Body in his heart, he says. Frazier needed open-heart surgery to correct it. Except for seven weeks off for recovery, Frazier didn’t slow down. He continued to work as a veterinary medical officer for the Food and Drug Administration. At the same time, he worked toward a degree from Wesleyan Theological Seminary. Unfortunately, health problems continued to follow Frazier, despite his active lifestyle. Several years later, the cancer returned. Frazier developed terrible side effects from his treatment, so he asked his doctors to stop treatment and give his body a rest. But, it didn’t end there. Shortly thereafter, he developed severe high blood pressure, which led to a stroke. Frazier physically weathered all of these conditions. But, mentally and emotionally, he was exhausted. He became depressed and suicidal, feeling there was no hope. Thankfully, Frazier had the strength to reach out for help. He’d relied on the UnitedHealthcare network medical team to assist with his physical illnesses. So, he turned to the network once again to find help for his mental health. “A person with a chronic medical condition needs a good medical team, not just one specialist,” he says. “What helped me was having a medical team with my primary physician directing my medical care.” He was admitted to the hospital, where he was treated for depression. After a week, he was no longer suicidal and returned home. The depression, however, wasn’t gone. One day, his wife said she’d enrolled him in a six-week health and wellness workshop. She hoped it would help him cope with his depression. At first, Frazier saw his wife’s concern as meddling. “I went to the workshop mad at her. ‘How dare you tell me what to do?’” he says with a chuckle. “But, I had sense enough not to waste her $25.” Despite his initial resistance, the workshop proved to be a lifesaver. Frazier became interested in the walking and meditation classes offered there. He combined the two and achieved more peace than he’d known in a long time — and, best of all, he began to walk daily. Rising to the challenge At about the time the workshop ended, Frazier’s wife, a marathon runner, challenged him to walk with her in a 5K race. He took her challenge, trained daily for eight weeks and was able to finish the 5K — about 3 miles. Even before the race, Frazier noticed an overall improvement in his health. “My body got stronger, my mind was focused and my spirit was uplifted,” he says. “Medication side effects and numbness in my feet from the stroke subsided, and I continued walking.” Tell your inspiring story Have you experienced a personal health or wellness victory? Sharing your success can help others in similar situations. Tell us your story at www.uhc.com/YourStory. If your story is chosen, an editor will contact you to conduct an interview. Frazier knows exercise and meditation aren’t a cure for his health conditions. But, they help his outlook. “I’m back in treatment for prostate cancer. But, I’m not afraid,” he says. “I’m also back in depression treatment.” In the face of his health challenges, there were many days Frazier wanted to give up. But, walking has helped him continue to move forward. “With a healthy mind and a healthy body, you can have a healthy spirit,” he says. As a result, he’s adopted a motto that reflects his determination: It is always too early to quit. oxfordhealth.com 7 Men’s health Six ways to be an awesome dad You’re the best gift you could ever give your children. So, let them know how much you care for them with these tips: 1. Show lots of love. Hug your children often, starting when they’re infants. As they grow older, applaud their accomplishments. Affection and praise can help you build a strong relationship and give your child a positive sense of self-worth. 2. Set a good example. Little eyes see all you do, from how you treat their mother to how you handle life’s problems. wrong. Begin when they’re young, and do so often. Really listen, too. This helps build trust, which will encourage your kids to listen when you offer guidance as they grow older. 5. Discipline with love. The right kind of discipline helps children learn limits. Teach your kids that actions have consequences. Reward good behavior. When they don’t do things as you’d expect, control your emotions. Never yell at or hit them. 3. Interact. Spending time together shows kids they’re important. Occasionally, that might mean giving up some of your activities. Just remember the value of spending time with your kids. Childhood happens only once — there are no do-overs. 6. Be a teacher. Look for ways to help children learn life lessons. For example, you can encourage young children to dress themselves or pick up toys. This helps them become self-sufficient. Talk with older kids about alcohol, drugs and peer pressure. Gradually give them chances to make decisions. This helps prepare them for adulthood. 4. Earn the right to be heard. Talk with your children — and not just when they’ve done something No parent is perfect. Just keep working at being the best dad you can be. Give them all you’ve got There are more useful parenting tips at oxfordhealth.com. Click on “Members” and log in. Select “Health & Wellness,” then “Lifestyles.” Choose “Parenting” and select a topic. Living with borderline personality disorder One moment, you’re all good — the best friend, husband, wife or partner. Then, often without warning, you’re all bad — the villain in a relationship that seems to be spinning out of control. You’re accused of things you never did or said. Unpredictable emotional swings and intense, irrational rages seem to control the relationship. You feel like you’re always walking on eggshells, never quite sure when the next storm will blow in. It can be like this if you’re in a relationship with someone who has borderline personality disorder (BPD), a condition marked by extremely unstable emotions. It affects about 2 percent of adults, mostly women. Coping with the sudden changes in mood and behavior can be difficult — even frightening. It can destroy families and friendships. Symptoms of BPD usually include: ■ Unstable self-image ■ Suicide attempts or threats of self-injury Often, BPD is associated with other mental disorders, such as depression. So, it’s important for a person who has these symptoms to seek the help of a mental health professional. Treatment may consist of long-term counseling, medication and support groups. Family members and friends can help, too. Discover more For more information about borderline personality disorder, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness online at www.nami.org. Try to recognize that your loved one or friend isn’t seeing things the same way you do. Then: ■ Intense mood shifts ■ Keep things calm. Tone down both disagreements and praise. ■ Patterns of turbulent, stormy relationships ■ Maintain routines. ■ Anger for no apparent reason ■ ■ Fear of abandonment and frantic efforts to avoid even short separations from loved ones Be a good listener. Let the person express intense feelings, and don’t try to make the feelings go away. ■ As the person shows signs of improvement, don’t assume all is well and withdraw your understanding or support. ■ Impulsive, sometimes dangerous, behavior as well as substance abuse oxfordhealth.com 9 Quiz: Are you smart about kids’ health? Pop quizzes usually are a surprise sprung on children. But, here’s a quiz about kids for moms, dads and grandparents. Q. When should you start cleaning children’s teeth? A. Wipe teeth daily with a clean, damp cloth as soon as the first tooth appears. Change to a soft-bristled toothbrush as more teeth come in. Use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste once children are ages 2 years and older. Supervise the brushing, and teach children to spit the toothpaste out. Q. How long should kids wash their hands? A. About 20 seconds — or two times through “Happy Birthday.” Teach them to scrub often with soap and running water, especially after using the bathroom and before eating. Q. Is skin cancer a concern for adults only? A. No. Skin protection is important at any age. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15. Keep babies younger than age 6 months out of direct sunlight as much as possible. 10 Healthy Mind Healthy Body Q. How much exercise do kids need? A. Medical experts recommend that children ages 6 to 17 years exercise at least an hour every day. Bike rides, sports and family walks all qualify. Q. How many diseases can vaccines help prevent? A. Children can be vaccinated against 14 diseases, including potentially life-threatening conditions such as diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus. For an immunization schedule, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention online at www.cdc.gov/vaccines. Q. Are vaccines safe? A. Yes. Extensive research has found that vaccines are safe, and scientific studies don’t support a link between vaccines and developmental disabilities such as autism. Q. Does it really make a difference if I talk about how bad smoking is? A. Yes. Kids are less likely to smoke if they know their family would be disappointed by it. Q. Are dairy products the only food source of calcium to help build strong bones? A. No. There’s calcium in broccoli, and other dark green, leafy vegetables. It’s also in fortified cereals and beverages, tofu, salmon and some types of beans. Vitamin D and regular exercise help build strong bones, too. log in. Select “Health & Wellness,” then Gardening is a great way to exercise, ease stress and put nutritious food on the table. However, it also can expose you to risks from the sun, insects, equipment and chemicals. To help stay safe: “Lifestyles.” Choose Buckle up. Make sure everyone is securely buckled in every time you get into a vehicle. Kids should ride in the correct safety or booster seats for their age and size. It’s the law, and it lowers the risk of serious injury or death if there’s an accident. Wash hands. Scrubbing with soap and running water for 20 seconds is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick or spreading germs. Do so before you eat or after you use the restroom, blow your nose, cough or sneeze. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used if soap and water aren’t available. Test smoke alarms every month. Change the batteries when you set your clocks each spring and fall. Or, choose another easy-to-remember date. Read food labels. Check how many calories are in the food you eat. You also can use labels to help you choose foods low in fat or sodium and high in fiber and other nutrients. Review vaccinations. Make sure everyone in your home is up-to-date. If not, see your doctor. To check on recommended vaccinations, visit the CDC online at www.cdc.gov/vaccines. Considering pregnancy? Take folic acid. When taken before and during pregnancy, this B vitamin helps prevent certain serious birth defects. Women who might become pregnant should take at least 400 micrograms a day. You’ll need even more if you’ve already had a child with a brain or spinal cord birth defect. 2 Healthy Mind Healthy Body Keep your tetanus vaccine current. All adults should have a tetanus shot every 10 years. Tetanus lives in dirt and can enter your body through breaks in the skin. People who garden are especially at risk, but a vaccine can help protect you. Use lawn and garden equipment and chemicals properly. Wear safety goggles, gloves, long pants and sturdy shoes when using lawn mowers, rototillers, tractors or other equipment. Always read and follow instructions when using fertilizers or pesticides. Wear a mask if recommended. Wash up thoroughly after using chemicals. MINNEAPOLIS MN A few little things you can do each day may have a big impact on your family’s health and safety. Try these tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Tell insects to buzz off. Use repellent that contains DEET. Wear long sleeves and tuck your pants into your socks. Also, apply the insecticide permethrin on your clothes — it won’t harm or stain them. Repellents must state any age restrictions, so read the label carefully before using the product on children. If you have questions about repellent safety, talk with your doctor or call the National Pesticide Information Center toll-free at 1-800-858-7378. Mind your back. Gardening, raking, mowing, hoeing and lifting can strain your back. Watch your posture and body mechanics. Instead of bending from the waist, squat with one knee on the ground when you work in the garden. Switch knees for comfort. Be especially careful when you lift heavy items, such as bags of fertilizer or yard waste. PERMIT NO. 23810 Five-minute health tips with a big payoff BUSINESS REPLY MAIL and Prevention.” FIRST-CLASS MAIL “Nutrition” or “Safety Protect yourself from sun and heat. Too much time in the sun can cause painful burns and increase your risk of skin cancer. Keep covered by wearing a wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves, sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, lip balm with sunscreen and sunglasses. Also, take regular breaks from the heat and drink enough water to replace what you lose. NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES a topic such as Warm up your muscles with a few minutes of walking before you garden. Stretch afterward. With a few precautions, your garden will bring a bounty of good health to you and your family. oxfordhealth.com 11 UNITEDHEALTH GROUP PO BOX 71492 NEWNAN GA 30271-1492 Click on “Members” and POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE oxfordhealth.com. How to stay safe while gardening To sign up, just go to the Preference Center at www.oxfordhealth.com/hmhb. You can order the e-newsletter and print issues at the same time. health tips, visit Why limit yourself to only two yearly print issues of Healthy Mind Healthy Body® when you can enjoy the e-newsletter version every month? Have this complimentary e-newsletter delivered to your in-box. For more great Ready, set, grow Complimentary e-newsletter Stay connected to your health 2 PAID Palatine, IL Permit No. 1049 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage OA100-0211 U441-10065-000405-A choose “Health & Wellness.” on “Members,” log in, and then visit oxfordhealth.com. Click symptoms, medicines and more, This newsletter contains general health information and is not a substitute for professional health care. You should consult an appropriate health care professional for your specific needs. Some treatments mentioned in this newsletter may not be covered by your health plan. Please refer to your benefit plan documents for information about coverage. Insurance coverage provided by or through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or its affiliates. Administrative services provided by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, United HealthCare Services, Inc. or their affiliates. Health Plan coverage provided by or through a UnitedHealthcare company. To learn about conditions, Subscribe at www.oxfordhealth.com/hmhb © 2009 United HealthCare Services, Inc. All rights reserved. Click for more health information www.oxfordhealth.com/hmhb Subscribe today Sign up for your Healthy Mind Healthy Body® e-newsletter at www.oxfordhealth.com/hmhb. When you subscribe to our complimentary e-newsletter, you’ll receive valuable news and information every month, including: n Money-saving tips for making the most of your health benefit plan. n Real-world strategies for managing your and your family’s health. If you’re unable to receive e-newsletters, complete this postage-paid card to sign up for the print version. O1N23514 fold here Finally, there’s a one-stop online resource to help you make sense of your health care — plus the tools you need to manage it. Designed for the Chief Health Officer of the family, www.uhc.com/Source4Women is aimed at helping make health care management more convenient and efficient. You’ll have access to: ■ moisten here ZIP ❏ I’d like to receive a complimentary print version of this newsletter twice a year. State ❏ I’d also like to receive the e-mail version of Healthy Mind Healthy Body ® 12 times a year. E-mail address Name Address City moisten here moisten here Introducing UnitedHealthcare’s Source4Women Checklists for managing doctor’s appointments ■ Information on health as you age ■ Tools to review health records, create personal health records and find a physician ■ Online seminars with leading health, wellness and fitness experts ■ Online communities and healthy living groups Visit www.uhc.com/Source4Women today. Get informed on the health care issues that matter to you and your family. Mind Body Healthy Mind Healthy sm A health and wellness newsletter for UnitedHealthcare Volume 3, Issue 1 A health and wellness newsletter for UnitedHealthcare • Spring 2007 3 Slim down by rethinking your drink Inside 5 Don’t let antidepressants bring you down 8this Simple ways to make you a super parent issue 11 Ready, set, grow: Staying safe in the garden