Home How much is too much? Feeling the burn If it hurts to walk, you may have claudication Summer 2005 Calendar of events Sepsis campaign targets little-known condition that presents big threat Are we there yet? Can lack of sleep make you fat? We're on most of the managed care plans in the valley! The most comfortable hospital registration ever Past Issues			Travel can be exciting and educational, not to mention a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to spend quality time together. It's always best to be prepared, however, for those minor incidents that may make the trip a less-than-perfect experience. A basic medical travel kit can help prevent or at least lessen unpleasantries that may occur away from home. Sepsis campaign targets little-known condition that presents big threat Severe sepsis is the leading cause of death in U.S. intensive care units. Can lack of sleep make you fat? The proportion of Americans getting fewer than seven hours of sleep per night has increased from 16 to 37 percent in the last 40 years. How much is too much? Knowing your limits is an integral part of ensuring good health. Whether it's eating, playing, resting, working or drinking alcoholic beverages, it's important to know how and when to "say when." Feeling the burn Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a common condition that has received much more attention recently with the development and marketing of newer medications. If it hurts to walk, you may have claudication As the weather improves in the summer months, many of us increase our activity levels and begin walking more. Unfortunately, for some, walking may be uncomfortable. Northern Nevada Medical Center 2375 E. Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434 775-331-7000