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December 2011 - Ever wish you could access medical information for yourself and your family right from your smartphone? In this month’s issue, we’ll show you a couple of ways you can access your HealthVault account from your mobile phone so your health information is always at your fingertips.

November 2011 - According to the American Diabetes Association®, by the year 2050, "as many as one in three American adults will have diabetes." November is American Diabetes Awareness Month, making this a great time to bring attention to this preventable disease and highlight ways you can use HealthVault to battle this rising epidemic.

October 2011 - Emergencies seem to pop up when we least expect them, making preparation all the more vital. The latest update to HealthVault makes it easier to prepare for an emergency and provides several options to help keep your family safer during a crisis. Learn how, and create your emergency profile today.

September 2011 - Health and fitness devices are a great way to gather valuable information which can help you stay motivated and connected on-the-go, reach a weight-loss goal, and even manage a chronic disease. Check out our suggestions below and have fun taking an active role in managing your health.

August 2011 -Back-to-school mania is in full effect and if you're like most people, trying to balance it all can be a challenge. Make life easier by using Microsoft HealthVault to keep track of all your important family health information and have access to it anytime, from any internet connection. Check out some of our suggestions below, and have a great start to the school year.

July 2011 - At Microsoft, we're proud to serve your health management needs and want to thank you for using Microsoft HealthVault to access and manage your health information online. We're also excited to share a few updates to HealthVault that we hope will make your health management even easier.

June 2011 - To the delight of children all across America, summer has finally arrived! You'll relax and enjoy the balmy weather and outdoor fun even more if you know you've got easy access to important family health info. Check out some of the suggestions below and have a wonderful start to summer.

May 2011 - Spring's almost over and swimsuit season is just around the corner! If you've been holding off on losing a few pounds, eating better, or hitting the gym, there's no need to worry. You still have time to get moving and on your way to looking your best this summer. Check out some of the suggestions below and see what fits your lifestyle best.

April 2011 - Need that extra push to reach your health or fitness goals? An online health tool or a handy device can provide you with the strategy and the means to help you overcome challenges on your journey to better health. Check out some of the suggestions below and see what fits your lifestyle best.

March 2011 - Ever want to exchange email with your doctor and feel confident that it’s secure? We’ve been working hard to make that a reality. Through a joint effort with the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) we’ve made it possible for all HealthVault accounts to receive encrypted emails from their associated doctors. Now you can be assured that you’re the only one seeing your emails from your doctor.

February 2011 - This month, we’re talking about a Valentine’s gift that’s better than chocolate or flowers: a healthy heart.

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. In this issue, we’ll introduce a few tools to help you improve your heart health and prevent cardiovascular disease, so you can be around longer for the ones you love.

January 2011 - Each year, as the fireworks come to an end, millions around the world ring in the new year by setting self-improvement goals for the coming year. In this issue, we'll introduce a few tools to help you turn those new year's resolutions into accomplishments in 2011.

December 2010 - Isn’t it funny how the most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful? In this issue, we’ll introduce a few tools to help you stay sane during the holiday madness.

November 2010 - According to the American Diabetes Association®, diabetes is the leading cause of death in the United States and nearly 24 million Americans are living with the disease. It's an epidemic, but together we may be able to prevent it! In this issue, we'll introduce some tools to help you and your loved ones manage or prevent diabetes.

October 2010 - Know what’s hot in healthcare these days? Personal health records, also known as PHRs. And while you may have heard the term, understanding their benefits and knowing your options can be challenging. Well, we’re here to help. In this issue, we’ll introduce you to a few PHR providers that you can connect with your HealthVault account to get better control of your health information.

September 2010 - We just made things easier. You needed a better way to find solutions to manage your health, and we responded by revamping the HealthVault.com website with new features that will help you do just that. Hope you like what you see!