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Most of us can put a face on breast cancer, whether it's a friend, mother, or sister who has battled the disease. While genetics play a part in the development of breast cancer, lifestyle can largely impact the likelihood of the cancer affecting you. Start the slideshow to see five ways you can prevent breast cancer. Source Read more
I like the bright yellow tennis balls and all, but they can get boring. Every so often it's fun to bring the girly-ness back into sports with a splash of color. This is why I am loving these Pink Penn Tennis Balls ($3.25 for a can of three). The tennis ball giant, Penn, has joined the fight against breast cancer and created the Pink Ball. This optic pink felt, championship quality tennis ball is Read more
I find the benefits of exercise most often overwhelm my inertia. Benefits like: staying calm when my kids give the dog a macaroni and cheese body scrub, or being able to eat a cookie without remorse. A new study on exercise and breast cancer will definitely help me on those days when the couch and Oprah seem like a better choice than running. Web M.D. recently reported on a study that had Read more
Grab a sari and start shaking! The fitness trend you haven't tried — The Daily Beast Feel like there's a bun in the oven? Ways to banish belly bloat — Fab Fit Fun When it's a grab-and-go kind of day: the best breakfast bars — Fitness 45-year-old Olympian Dara Torres on staying healthy while aging — Blisstree How you can beat the breast cancer odds — Prevention Eight easy moves that Read more
Exercising and sweating go hand-in-hand, and since no one wants to be known for their stinky BO, for many gym-goers, gliding on antiperspirant is just like slipping on a sports bra — it's something you just don't forget. Sweating is a natural process though, and when you're working out, it's your body's way of keeping you cool and preventing heat exhaustion. Some say sweating also releases Read more
Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, and unfortunately, it's a disease that's on the rise. However, melanoma, which can be described as the uncontrolled spread of pigment-producing cells, can be easily cured when detected early enough. It's National Skin Cancer Awareness month, so for more tips on prevention, stay tuned. But first, discover more about this type of cancer and who has Read more
Since breast cancer is a growing concern among women, we talked to Dr. Susan Love, a known expert in the field, to share her tips on how to prevent breast cancer. Watch our video to find out what she thinks the likely causes are and easy things you can do now to keep cancer at bay, including staying away from unnecessary radiation and the right time to get a mammogram. Read more
Further proof that taking birth control can up the risk of breast cancer — The Stir How yoga can help teens suffering from social anxiety — HuffPost Healthy Living 10 healthy ways to turn leftovers into completely new meals — Shape 10 ways to look younger now and still keep to a budget — Prevention The 20 best (and delicious) ways to reach your daily fiber requirement — Health Dust Read more
We could all use a little more fiber — did you know women should aim for 25 to 30 grams each day? Getting your fill of fiber not only keeps your tummy happy and prevents a bloated belly, but it also reduces your risk of breast cancer and keeps you full longer, encouraging weight loss. Although fruit smoothies are already a great source of fiber, toss these five ingredients into your blender to Read more
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To help us all learn what we can do to prevent the disease, we talked to women's health expert Dr. Susan Love, author of The Breast Book. She shared a handful of tips every woman should know for breast cancer prevention. Watch our video to learn Dr. Love's opinion on mammograms and the role limiting alcohol may play in preventing the disease. Read more
