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Author: ‘Joann

Improve Your Breast Cancer iQ: Current and Future Treatments

Thanks to campaigns like National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, numerous studies are being conducted to discover more effective treatments for breast cancer. That’s not to say current treatments are ineffective⎯quite the contrary. Based on the latest statistics from the American Cancer Society, between 1998 and 2006, the breast cancer mortality rate decreased by 1.9% annually. In addition, survival rates for …

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Improve Your Breast Cancer iQ: Risk and Prevention

You may find this recent headline alarming: “One in Eight Women Will Develop Breast Cancer.” What are the facts behind headlines such as this, and what can women do to lessen their risk of breast cancer? According to recent research, breast cancer is being increasingly diagnosed; however, the picture is not as bleak as the headlines might suggest.

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Improve Your Breast Cancer iQ: U.S. Statistics

Breast cancer death rates are higher than those for any other cancer, besides lung cancer. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). NBCAM is an annual, international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities. Its goal is to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure.

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Is High Cholesterol Out of Control?

September is National Cholesterol Education Month. High cholesterol is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., Americans are losing the battle against high cholesterol despite the existence of low cost, highly effective treatments. A …

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Sun Safety Facts and Stats

July is the time professionals trade in business suits for bathing suits and boardrooms for bar-b-ques. July is also National UV Safety Month. Following are some facts and stats from the Skin Cancer Foundation’s website (www.skincancer.org).

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Men’s Health By the Numbers

June’s Men’s Health Month is recognized across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances plus other health education and outreach activities. The Congressional Health Education Program’s goal is to heighten awareness of preventable health problems in males as well as encourage early detection and treatment of diseases in men and boys.

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Address Your Stress

May is National Mental Health Month and Qforma’s “resident nutritionist” is sharing tips for reducing job-related stress in today’s challenging business environment. Feeling stressed-out on the job? You’re not alone.

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Flexing Your Competitive Muscle

In recognition of April 7’s World Health Day, Qforma’s “resident nutritionist” is sharing healthy advice to succeed in today’s challenging business world. A corporate culture of staying strong in both mind and body can make the difference in sustaining that competitive edge to muscle past the competition. But, starting in their late 30s to early 40s, most adults lose a …

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Solutions for a Healthy Career

In recognition of National Nutrition Month, Qforma’s “resident nutritionist”, Joann Flynn, MS, CNS, CNC, is sharing dietary tips to increase your competitive advantage in today’s challenging business environment. Traditional wisdom touts “a calorie is a calorie.” Think again. What you’re eating and drinking in and out of the office can impact your job performance. Here’s some career advice that will …

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