Breast Cancer Awareness

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer that women may face in their
lifetime (except for skin cancer).  It can occur at any age, but it is much
more likely to occur after age 40 and as you get older.  Some women -
because of certain factors - may have a greater chance of having breast
cancer than other women.  But if you are getting older, you should know
about breast cancer and what you can do about it.

What You Can Do….
The best defense is to find breast cancer as early as possible, when it is
easier to treat.  The American Cancer Society recommends the following
guidelines for early detection:

*Women should have mammograms each year starting at age 40 and continuing
for as long as they are in good health.
*A breast exam by a doctor or nurse should be part of a regular health exam
and should be done at least every three year for women in their 20s and 30s
and every year for women 40 and older.
*Women should report any breast change to their doctors without delay.
Breast self-exam (BSE) is an option for women starting in their 20s.
*Women at increased risk (those with family, genetic tendency, and pat
breast cancer, for example) shoud talk to with their doctor about having
additional tests and starting screening early.  Your doctor also can
explain the benefits and limits of screening tools.

Find out more at www.cancer.org

Nothing But A Number: Part Two

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Goal Two: Choose Wisely
When it comes to setting health and fitness goals, there are many approaches.  How do we choose goals that set us up for success? It starts by understanding why you feel compelled to attain certain goals. “Do not attempt to attain goals that someone else has set for you,” advises Life Coach Chris Pearce. “Ensure that both your goals and the activities you carry out to attain them are your own.  Make sure too that you genuinely want to attain these goals, that you are excited by them, and that you are committed and motivated sufficiently to attain them.”

Understanding the motivators behind your goals can help you determine if your goals are worth pursuing, or if you need to reevaluate and select a more personal goal. Success does not lie in the numbers, but in the feelings. Upon fulfilling your goals, you should feel satisfied because you achieved something… not just because you made someone else happy.

Your Re:Action ? Think about your number one health-related goal. What are the motivators behind this goal? What are your steps to achieve this goal? Does this goal help you achieve greater overall health, or is it limited to one small component of health?