We are nearing the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here is a quick roundup of some breast cancer news, facts, and posts.
Did you do a post on breast cancer awareness? Do you understand the risk factors for breast cancer? Are you at a high risk? Do you worry about breast cancer? Have you been keeping up with your mammograms and self exams?
If you’re trying to avoid sugar, you may find yourself turning to products with artificial sweeteners, like aspartame. But, there has long been controversy over the safety of aspartame, and there are still many more questions than answers.
I’m not sure aspartame is as bad as some believe, but, I also don’t think that it’s 100% safe. Personally, I haven’t cut artificial sweeteners totally out of my diet, but I do try to use them in moderation. Here is a look at what other women are writing about aspartame.
To eat the candy, or not to eat the candy? That is the question.
Halloween is a tough time for anyone trying to avoid sugar and weight gain. My weaknesses are frozen Snickers and M&Ms. It’s going to be hard, but I am going to try my best not to eat any Halloween candy this year. I know moderation is best…But, once I start eating the candy, I can’t stop. So, I’m making a Halloween Resolution this year, to not eat any candy at all.
But, if you’re looking for some less radical ways to avoid sugar and stay healthy during Halloween, check out some of these posts…
There is a difference between feeling depressed, and being clinically depressed. We all feel depressed from time to time. But, how do we know when our feelings of anxiety or sadness, has crossed into something more serious? That’s what Depression Screening is all about, and October is Depression Screening Month. Maybe it’s you, or someone you know…But, awareness is the first step in recovery.
Here are some links that might help you understand depression, and the symptoms of depression a little better. Learn how you can help yourself or someone you love.
Lupus is a hard to diagnose autoimmune disease, that affects mostly women of child bearing years. This post will address the facts about Lupus – What is it? How is it diagnosed? What are the symptoms? Then you can read about several women who are living with Lupus, and blogging about it.What is Lupus?
Is it possible to save on the grocery bill, and still eat healthy? Well, it’s not easy. Stretching a dollar is getting harder and harder to do these days. But, we can’t give up on eating healthy, the alternative could be much more costly. I find that buying frozen food is very helpful, and I don’t have to worry about it going bad if I don’t eat it in a day or two. I can get frozen fruits, vegetables, and even salmon, for a reasonable price. I also try to go to the supermarket with a list, and only buy the foods that are on sale. And, when frozen food is on sale, I always stock up.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I wanted to do a little more than the average breast cancer awareness post. Here is my humble attempt. I’ve put this post together with; videos of survivors, an interview with Christina Applegate, early signs & symptoms, blogs of note, news, and links to informative support sites. If I’ve missed something (and I’m sure I have), please share the information with our readers in comments.
My name is Catherine Morgan...I'm a writer, nurse, and mother. I'm also a contributing editor for BlogHer Health & Wellness.
Welcome to my blog...I write a little bit of everything with an emphasis on healthy living, inspiration, nutrition, and health news. I hope you'll find topics that interest you here, and I would love to know what you think in comments. Thanks for stopping by.
