5/16/2008
In this day and age, we all know someone who has dealt with cancer. And for women, breast cancer is becoming all too common. So here’s something doctors want you to know. Maintaining a healthy weight throughout adulthood is one of the best things women can do to protect themselves against breast cancer.breast cancer A new study shows weight gain during adulthood puts you at risk for breast cancer and cancer weight lossweight loss after menopausemenopause helps lower breast cancer risk. The reason…estrogen and the more body fat a woman has after menopause the more estrogen she will have circulating. So doctors say, if you are like most Americans, and you’ve gained a few pounds, don’t let that discourage you. You can reverse your risks if you lose the weight.
When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? If you can’t remember, here’s something to mark on your calendar. St. John’s offers FREE blood pressure screenings every Wednesday from 7:30 – 10 in the morning at our Health Connection location inside Northpark Mall. For more information, call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
