Nyrstar Clarksville Health & Wellness Magazine - Issue 10, October 2016

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a message from karen griffing
RN-Occupational Health Nurse/Wellness Coordinator
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elcome to the October 2016 issue of “Nyrstar Clarksville Health
and Wellness”. The highlight for October is the need for improving
screening levels to detect this deadly cancer in the earliest
stages and to take steps to lower their risk of developing cancer. According
to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop breast
cancer in their lifetime. Approximately 230,000 new cases will be diagnosed
this year, resulting in nearly 40,000 deaths. Also included are some myths
on breast cancer. Below is an inspirational thought that I found from Virginia
Mason in regards to the color PINK during October!
Think Pink This October
“October means pumpkins and Halloween costumes – and
everything in the stores is a festive orange and black. But
for those of us who know someone who has or has been
through breast cancer, the only color that matters this
month is pink for breast cancer awareness.
Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women, and many
women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early.
Below are 5 behaviors that can assist in lowering your risk of Breast Cancer.”
- Virginia Mason
Lower your risk of breast cancer with these five behaviors.
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• Reach and maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese can
increase your breast cancer risk. Extra weight can increase you insulin
levels which are linked to some cancers.
• Exercise regularly. A study from Women’s Health Initiative showed an
18% reduction in risk with only 1.5 hours per week of brisk walking. The
American Cancer Society recommends a weekly minimum of 150 minutes
of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of high-intensity, or a mixture
of both. Make sure to spread the workouts throughout the week for the
most benefit.
• Don’t sit too long. “Sitting is the new smoking.” Studies have shown sitting
for more than 60 minutes at a time without stretching or standing can
cause irreversible health concerns. One of these concerns is the likelihood
of developing cancer, especially in women. The risks increase if you sit
more than 6 hours a day.
• Limit alcohol. Studies have shown 2-5 alcoholic drinks a day have shown
higher risks of developing cancer than those women who have one drink
a day. Some research even shows as little as 3-6 glasses of wine a week
can slightly increase your chance of developing breast cancer.
• Avoid or limit hormone replacement therapy. Many postmenopausal
women consider this therapy to ease their symptoms such as night sweats,
hot flashes, etc. Research has revealed that women that take a blend of
estrogen and progestin may be more likely to increase their chance of
breast cancer. Discuss this with your physician and the options to control
your menopausal symptoms and if you decide to use HRT to use a minimal
dosage and for the shortest amount of time necessary
*Is important for you to know that the information provided in this magazine is
strictly for informational purposes only and is not intended to take the place of
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