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January is National Thyroid Awareness Month
January is Thyroid Awareness Month. The thyroid is a gland in the front of your neck that releases hormones that control one’s metabolism. The thyroid can affect how fast your heart beats, how deep you breathe, whether you gain or lose weight, body temperatures, and cholesterol levels. Some common thyroid problems can include hyperthyroidism, goiters, […]
Self Care is Not Selfish
Self-care is the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own mental and physical health. Self-care can include getting enough sleep, taking the time to exercise, going to dinner with friends, and partaking in activities that help you feel relaxed and recharged. Self-care can help reduce stress, improve happiness, increase energy, reduce burnout, […]
January is National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month. According to the American Red Cross, only 3% of Americans donate blood a year. Approximately 1.9 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer and may need a blood transfusion as part of their treatment. Cancer patients use nearly ¼ of the blood supply. Giving blood can be […]
January is National Mentoring Month
January is National Mentoring Month. This month is designated to get individuals connected with dependable people in their communities that they can relate and look up to. This month is used to raise awareness about the power of relationships and opportunities for growth. When going through cancer treatment, having a mentor or someone that has […]
Survivorship Services
The Bridge Breast Network provides breast cancer survivorship services for individuals in North Texas. Some of these survivorship services include breast prothesis, mastectomy bras, compression garments, and wigs. On the Bridge Breast Network’s Amazon Wish List, there are a few items that are needed to help these survivors. Those items include exercise bands and wig […]
November is National Diabetes Awareness month
November is National Diabetes Awareness month. Diabetes impacts more than 30 million people in the United States. Not only can diabetes be expensive, but it can also take a toll on an individual physically, emotionally, and socially. Diabetes can also increase the risk of some cancers such as breast cancer. Ways to control your diabetes […]