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Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month through October

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Happy October!

This month, the nation spreads Breast Cancer Awareness with a slew of wonderful events. You can check your local listings for happenings in your area – be on the lookout for charity events like special walks and other fundraisers that you can participate in to help raise money for cancer research.

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation has a calendar (PDF) with a number of opportunities to join in the effort for spreading breast cancer awareness. You can do your part by sharing personal stories, joining various celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres and Martina McBride for fundraiser concerts and other shows, purchasing breast cancer awareness apparel to fund research efforts and much more. The foundation also offers educational tools that will help you stay informed and cancer-free.

Here are some links that you may find helpful this month:

  • How to perform a breast self-exam – This should be done monthly. To help keep up the routine, perform your breast self-exam at the beginning of every menstrual cycle.
  • Breast lumps information - The National Institute of Health helps explain the difference between breast tissue and breast lumps, causes of breast lumps, what feels normal in a breast exam and when you should alert your doctor.
  • Mammogram FAQ – Guidelines have changed for mammography screenings in the last couple of years. Breast cancer authorities now recommend that women begin receiving mammograms every 1-2 years between the ages of 40 and 50.
  • Understanding breast cancer risk and how to lower it – You may not be able to change your genetics, but you can create a healthy lifestyle to help lower your risk of breast cancer.
  • Breast cancer helplines – A national list of phone numbers you can call for more information about breast and other forms of cancer.

With your help, we can save lives. If you or a loved one has experienced breast cancer, please share your story with us in the comments section or on Healthetreatment. Your contribution may help others coping with breast cancer around the world.

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September 21, World Alzheimer’s Day

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

With all of the recent groundbreaking research surrounding the progressive condition, it is important to continue to stay aware of one of the most common forms of dementia. Tomorrow, September 21, is World Alzheimer’s Day.

If you or a loved one has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease, Wednesday is the day to spread your knowledge and help educate others about the condition that affects approximately 28 million people around the world. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, this year’s theme is “Faces of Dementia.”

Check your local listings to find a special event near you. There are many fundraisers being held around the country to raise money for research, care and related programs. You can also show your support by wearing purple, the official color of Alzheimer’s awareness.

Of the top 10 leading causes of death in America, Alzheimer’s is the only condition without “a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression,” reports ADI.

Symptoms of this disease include short-term memory loss, forgetfulness, difficult solving problems, confusion, poor judgment, mood changes and more. Occasional symptoms may simply be signs of aging, but if these issues are affecting one’s daily personal and/or work life, a visit to the doctor is recommended.

A person’s lifestyle may increase or decrease their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To “improve or maintain cognition,” adults should make sure to keep a low-fat diet and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly, exercise the brain with crossword puzzles or other activities that stimulate the mind, maintain normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels and most importantly, stay positive.

As we spread awareness tomorrow on World Alzheimer’s Day, we at Healthetreatment have our members in mind. Leave a comment and share your story with us

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