Your Best Defense Is Early Detection
It is estimated that nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer annually and more than 40,000 will die. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer for women, skin cancer being the first. It is also second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death in women.
Safety Tips for Your Little Ghost or Goblin
Plan a Happy Halloween this year by taking the necessary safety precautions. If your child is Trick-or-Treating costume choice is crucial to his or her safety. Costumes should be bright, reflective, and flame resistant. Make sure that shoes fit well and costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement, or contact with flame. Masks, hats, and other accessories should be appropriate to your child's size. Because a mask can limit or block eyesight, make up or a decorative hat may be a safer alternative. If using props resembling weapons, be certain they do not appear authentic and are soft and flexible to prevent injury.
Healthy Halloween Treats to Trick the Taste Buds
Halloween is a parent's nutritional nightmare; it marks the start of “candy season,” which spans from October through April (or more specifically, from Halloween through Easter). Avoid the start of candy season by making alternative choices for your child. This may consist of starting new Halloween traditions or creative bargaining with your children, but a healthy Halloween is possible.
