Article # 8 Treating Sleep Disorders (BONUS)
TREATING SLEEP DISORDERS
Are you always feeling tired during the day? Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Do you snore loudly or wake up frequently?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder and need to seek medical advice.
Why Sleep Is So Important
Sleep is not a luxury. It…
Article # 7 Breast Cancer By The Numbers
BREAST CANCER BY THE NUMBERS
Information is an important tool in the fight against breast cancer.
Here are some revealing numbers that will help you better understand the disease.
Breast Cancer Is Much More Common Than 50 Years Ago
As an American woman, your chance of having breast cancer during your lifetime is one in eight. In 1960, t…
Article #6 Halloween Safety
HALLOWEEN SAFETY
October 31 is one of the most anticipated days of the year for a child. But with all the excitement of Halloween, it’s very easy for children to forget to be safe. Here are some helpful tips to keep your children safe this Halloween.
• BE SEEN: Make sure your children wear costumes that are bright and reflective so passing motorists can…
Article #5 Great American Smokeout
GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT
Here’s a quick question: What’s the single most important change many of you can make to improve your long-term health? The answer: STOP SMOKING.
But it’s easier said than done. Smoking is very addictive, and quitting is extremely difficult. Millions of Americans try to quit smoking each year, but most don’t succeed. It…
Flu Vaccinations
Copy Last April, the H1N1 flu virus (originally called the swine flu) caused great concern worldwide. Reports of illness from the H1N1 virus continued in the U.S. through the summer, normally a flu-free season. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is concerned that the H1N1 virus, combined with the regular (or seasonal) flu, could cause a severe flu season this winter.
T…
Article 3 Spotlight on Mammography
SPOTLIGHT ON MAMMOGRAPHY
If your over 40, there’s no excuse
October 16, 2009 is National Mammography Day, a time for women to remember the importance of early detection, and, if you’re 40 or older, to schedule an annual mammogram.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American women. Fortunately, when diagnosed at a…
Article #2 — October HOPE Know The ABCs of Preventing Breast Cancer
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to get serious about this all-too-common disease. How common?
• Every three minutes in the United States, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer.
• One in eight American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The best way to fight breast cancer is…
Article # 1 25 Years of Progress
25 YEARS OF PROGRESS
The past 25 years have seen great progress and many achievements in diagnosing, treating and preventing breast cancer.
To really appreciate the advances that have been made thus far, consider the situation 35 years ago. In 1974, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer was around 75 percent. There was only one acceptable surgica…
Article #1 — CEO Welcome
From The CEO: How To Be A Life Saver
It’s a sad but true fact. We all know someone whose life has been affected by breast cancer, either directly or as a family member or friend. And it’s not at all surprising that breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, aside from skin cancer.
Fortunately, there is good news. Breast cancer can be treated…
TREATING SLEEP DISORDERS
To Find Mr. Sandman, Sometimes You Need Medical Help.
Are you always feeling tired during the day? Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Do you snore loudly when you sleep or wake up frequently during the night? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder and need to seek medical advice.
Why Sleep Is So…