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Health Updates

	Depression takes a high toll Difficulty concentrating, constant fatigue, a lingering feeling of the "blues" -- these are signs that suggest you should ask your doctor about treatment for depression. To test your knowledge on the topic, take this quiz .

	Do you have a Health Care Directive? A health care directive (sometimes called a living will or advance directive) is authorization you give in advance about the kinds of health care you want or do not want if you cannot speak for yourself. Protect your right to make your own medical choices. For a free copy of a Minnesota Health Care Directive workbook and form, call Fairview On Call at 612-672-7272 or access a form online

	The skin you're in As the weather warms and outdoor activities increase, be sure you know the risks of sun damage to your skin. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about protecting your skin from the dangers of sun exposure.

	Prostate problems are common in men 50 and older. Click here and take this quiz based on information from the National Institute on Aging, to find out how much you know about the prostate.

	Diabetes symptoms harmless? More than 20 million Americans have diabetes and nearly one in three doesn't know it often because many of its symptoms seem harmless. But complications can be debilitating and life-threatening. Take this test to determine your risk of developing type II diabetes .

	Keep track of your medicines “My Medicine List,” is a handy form to help you, your doctors and other caregivers ensure your health safety and well-being. List your prescriptions, over-the counter meds, herbals, immunizations, drug interactions and other information related to your health on a form that folds up into a credit card size. Call 612-672-7274 or click here to download your own.

	Be a happy couple Loving gestures, private nicknames, and other forms of endearment help create an enduring bond between two life partners. Authors Carol Bruess and Anna Kudak share the stories, habits, and activities they've collected from everyday couples in the new Fairview Press book, "What Happy Couples Do."

	Sleep for the health of it Everyone needs adequate sleep but do you know why it's so important? Take this quiz to see how much you know.

	Take care of your voice Coughs, cold viruses, dry air...even overuse at the stadium...can take a toll on your voice. Visit the Fairview Voice Center for a fact sheet with tips on protecting your voice.

	Disease prevention Exercise regularly, avoid germs, eat a balanced diet, get enough rest -- these are just a few steps on the road to good health. How much do you know about preventing disease? Test your knowledge with this quiz .

	Your strong support Sitting, standing, moving...your back supports you all day, every day. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about taking care of your back.