OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.In 2006, 191,410 women were diagnosed with breast cancer, and 40,820
women died from the disease. Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is
the most common cancer among American women. To read more about symptoms and warning signs of breast cancer, click HERE.
SCREENING TESTS
The Center for Disease Control suggests that women take part in one of three types of screening tests: Mammogram, Clinical Breast Exam, Breast-Self Exam. Where Can I Go to Get Screened? Most likely, you can get screened for breast cancer at a clinic,
hospital, or doctor's office. If you want to be screened for breast
cancer, call your doctor's office. They can help you schedule an
appointment. Most health insurance companies pay for the cost of
breast cancer screening tests. MORE.
NPN INTRODUCES A WHOLE NEW WHEY WITH 4 FLAVORS
NPN is making a change in its whey protein to New Zealand whey. NPN has found that the stringent standards imposed upon New Zealand dairy farmers results in the purest and most bioactive whey protein in the world, free from synthetic hormones. And NPN would like to bring that purity to you. Now with 2 new flavors! BANANA and BERRY BLAST make great additions to the favorable VANILLA AND CHOCOLATE. [Please note that while the whey packaging has been condensed, the serving size and quality have not been compromised.] MORE.
CHRIS FOSTER CAPTURES 2ND PLACE IN WORLD BIKE RANKINGS
This is the first year they've done season-long segment rankings (for
fastest swimmers, bikers, and runners), and despite heavy competition
with the best in the world and a $10,000 prize purse, Chris was able to
hang on to his 2nd place bike ranking through the Grand Final in
Budapest this past weekend! Congratulations Chris! To read more about Chris and other NPN sponsored athletes, you can follow the NPN blog. MORE.
GET YOUR VACCINATIONS!
With school starting and the fall season around the corner, it is prime time to address your child's health. Not sure what vaccinations your child should receive? The CDC has provided an immunization schedule to help keep your child healthy. But immunizations are not just for children and adolescents - adults need them too. Throughout your adult
life, you need immunizations to get and maintain protection against:
flu, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, shingles, pneumococcal, HPV, etc. MORE.
