2/15/2008
Americans are still stretching their waistlines and the problem is fat. On average, we consume 40 percent of calories from fat. So doctors say, take the time and read the labels. They can help you cut fat from your diet. Doctors also suggest you reduce the serving size of red meat, or substitute poultry or fish for red meat. Some other tips, use nonfat or low fat dairy products, avoid pastries and try to cut back on eating potato chips and crackers.
Here’s an alarming fact. More than 2 million women living in the U.S. have been treated for or are living with breast cancer, and more than 40,000 women are expected to die from the disease this year. Though breast cancer death rates are declining -- mostly due to earlier diagnosis -- the disease remains the second leading cause of cancer death in women (after lung cancer). But what you may not know is breast cancer is 90% curable when caught early. Getting your annual mammogram may be all you need. So call to set up an appointment with our Mobile Mammography unit today. Just call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
