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2009-10 Summer Magazine

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2009/10 Summer Magazine

The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health National Magazine

Editor
Aleeza Zohar

Editorial support
Emily Reardon

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Contents: Making the most of your health

Page 6

Jean Hailes education update
- A new resource coming soon…“My Healthy Weight”
- Exciting News: National PCOS Alliance

Page 7

Research from around the world
- Healthy neighbourhood linked to lower diabetes risk
- Vitamin D deficiency associated with high blood pressure
- Warning against weight gain at midlife

Page 8

Jean Hailes research update

Page 9

Healthy morning spread: Phyto-rich brekkie loaf

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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health gratefully acknowledges the support of the Australian Department of Health and Ageing.

Content Updated November 23, 2009

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