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health BEAT Curb Your Cancer Risk What’s the best way to protect yourself from cancer? If you don’t use tobacco products, the American Cancer Society recommends you zero in on these three strategies: 3 wAYs To … ONE Practice waist management. Being overweight or obese puts you at greater risk for a variety of health problems, including cancers of the breast and colon, among others. TWO Peel yourself from the couch. Aim for moderate to vigorous exercise five days a week (30 minutes per day for adults). An additional 15 to 30 minutes may further decrease your likelihood of developing colon or breast cancer. THREE Graze mostly on plants. Up to one-third of all U.S. cancer deaths may be avoided if we focused on a combination of plantbased foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans. Prevent Bullying: Be a Buttinsky For as long as children have congregated, there have been bullies. But several highprofile cases have brought bullying to the forefront in recent years and renewed concern about this issue. No parents want their child to be a bully, but a recent study found that preventing it could require a little “butting in” by mom and dad. According to the study, parents who worked to strengthen communication with their children through efforts like helping with homework and meeting their friends were less To learn m likely to have children o and what p re about bullying arents and who were considered kids can d to stop it, o check out bullies. The study’s the stop Bullying N ow! camp aign authors suggest other www.sto pbullying at now effective antibullying strat.hrsa.gov . egies, including addressing emotional or behavioral issues with a healthcare provider and seeking support from resources such as parenting programs so adults address their own anger or negativity. Halt the Harassme nt 4 | WINTER 2011 http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Central Carolina HEALTH - Winter 2011

Central Carolina Health - Winter 2011
Contents
Health Beat
In Bloom Again
Baby Steps
The Ride of Your Life
Heart Smart
Clowning Around

Central Carolina HEALTH - Winter 2011