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COMMITTEE TIPS FOR A HEALTHY YOU

Monday, May 17th, 2010


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Mega Metropolis Health & Fitness

Daily habits like diet and exercise affect our risk for cancer, more than you might think. Increasingly, researchers agree that poor diets and inactive routines are among the most significant contributors to cancer risk. Fortunately, these are things we can manage.

Except for quitting smoking, one of the most significant ways to help reduce your cancer risk is to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active on a regular basis, and to make healthy food choices. Each year, about 550,000 Americans die of cancer; and one-third of these deaths are linked to poor diet, physical inactivity, and carrying excess weight.

If you are trying to control your weight, a good first step is to watch portion sizes, especially of foods high in calories, fat, and added sugars. Try writing down what and how much you eat and drink for a week and see where you can cut down on portion sizes, cut back on some not-so-healthy foods and drinks, or both! Watching how much you eat will help you control your weight. The other key is to increase the amount of physical activity you do. Being active helps reduce your cancer risk by helping with weight control, and can also reduce your risk by influencing hormone levels and your immune system.

More good news – physical activity helps you reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes, too! So, get physical, The American Cancer Society’s annual Cattle Baron’s Ball (‘Back in the Saddle Again’) will take place on Friday, June 25th from 7pm to midnight at La Antigua Revilla, located at 4101 West University Drive in Edinburg. Dance the night away! Join us for the party and offer your support to this worthy cause. For sponsorship opportunities, table information, or donations call us today: 956-682-8329.

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