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Sports Supplements

Sports supplements use is rampant among teen boys lured by the chance to grow six-pack abs and be the school superstar. The latest admission of steroid use by baseball's single-season homerun record-holder, Mark McGwire, may help fuel the trend. Today's young aspiring athletes are bombarded by ads about supplements in bodybuilding magazines. They also hear about them in the locker room. Lehigh Valley Health Network experts are available to discuss the widespread use and dangers of substances like creatine, "andro," DHEA, steroids and stimulants that enhance athletic performance. They can also offer tips about healthier fitness alternatives for athletes of all ages.

To learn more or to schedule an interview, contact Lehigh Valley Health Network's media relations team at 610-402-0819.

Winterize Your Skin!

'Tis the season for dry, cracked and itchy skin. Blame the dry air inside, or the cold air and harsh winds outside, but there’s no mistake that the winter months are hard on your skin. Lehigh Valley Health Network cosmetologist Laura Transue says that the cold, harsh winter air can be even more damaging to your skin than the summer sun and heat. Transue offers tips like picking the right moisturizer, and avoiding harsh products and abrasive sponges that strip away natural oils.

To find more information on winterizing your skin, check out HealthyYou online. To interview Transue, please call 610-402-0819, or send us an email.

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