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Performance Physical Therapy E-Newsletter: Issue 34, October 13th
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month  It is estimated that for 2010 in the USA, there will be 207,090 new cases of breast cancer for women and 1,970 new cases for men. Day-to-day lifestyle choices involving factors such as diet, physical activity, alcohol and smoking can possibly affect breast cancer risk. This week's newsletter aims to increase your awareness of breast cancer and your health.
Best,
Michelle
Michelle Collie, PT, DPT, MS, OCS
The care at its best E-Newsletter is designed to provide ongoing fitness, injury and disease prevention tips to help you stay healthy. In addition, program, community and staffing updates will be available. Please feel free to email me directly with comments and suggestions. |
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RMH of Providence Women's Classic Wellness Fair 2010
 On October 3rd Performance Physical Therapy participated in the Women's Classic Health & Wellness Fair, which was held in conjunction with the Ronald McDonald House of Providence Women's Classic Amgen 5K Race and Cardi's Furniture 3K Walk. Pictured at the fair are Jaimie Fellela, Ellynn Koelsch, MSPT and Kara Nordstrom, DOT, LATC. |
Performance PT Food Drive Performance will be collecting non-perishable food Items for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank in all 6 of our locations! We will be taking donations from now until mid to late November. To see a list of the Food Bank's most needed items please click here. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Lifestyle Decisions and Breast Cancer
There are many risk factors for breast cancer (including age, sex, medical and reproductive history, and genetic alterations) over which we have limited control. However, common to all are daily lifestyle decisions that may affect breast cancer risk. Consider these lifestyle improvements for a healthier life.
- Decrease your daily fat intake - especially saturated or hydrogenated fats. Eat leaner meats and limit red meat.
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Increase fiber in your diet. Fiber is found in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. -
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition to their fiber content, fruits and vegetables have antioxidant properties and micronutrients that may help prevent some cancers. -
Limit alcohol. Evidence suggests that a small increase in risk exists for women who average two or more drinks per day (beer, wine, and distilled liquor). -
Stay active. Engage in a moderate amount of physical activity (such as taking a brisk, 30-minute walk) on most days of the week. -
Don't smoke. Although smoking doesn't cause breast cancer, it can increase the chance of blood clots, heart disease, and other cancers that may spread to the breast.
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Another Reason to Sleep
 A small, recent study highlights the importance of adequate sleep on a healthy lifestyle and healthy weight. Researchers studied 10 overweight sedentary volunteers in a sleep laboratory for two 2-week periods: one period was restricted to 5.5 bedtime hours per night and the other to 8.5 hours per night. Subjects lost significantly more lean-mass weight and less body fat when sleeping 5.5 hours a night than when sleeping 8.5 hours. In addition, less sleep led to higher circulating levels of a hormone which increases the sense of hunger.
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The mission of Performance Physical Therapy is simply to provide care at its best. Everyday we look for ways to provide care even better than the day before.
Finally, everybody has the choice of where to go for health care, so we thank you for choosing Performance Physical Therapy.
Sincerely,
The Performance PT Team | |
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The information provided in this newsletter is not intended to replace any information or treatment provided to you by your health care provider. If you experience any pain while participating in any of the exercises mentioned here, please contact your health care provider. | |
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