Breast Cancer Awareness Healthy Living Tips


During Breast Cancer Awareness Month...

• The MIX TIP:
  The MIX shares this tip for healthy living: get moving! take the stairs, go for a brisk walk on your lunch break.
  
  Being active everyday can reduce your risk of breast cancer. Think Pink!
  
  Check out: Physical Activity Unit
  
  
  
• The MIX TIP:
  The MIX shares this tip for healthy living: Perform a breast self-exam every month so you know what "feels normal" for your body.
  
  Click below for more information about self-exams. Think Pink!
  
  Check out: Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation
  
  VIDEO: Breast Self-Exam
  
  
  
• The MIX Tip:
  The MIX shares this tip for healthy living: Eat right! A low fat, high fiber diet with lots of fruits and veggies can decrease your risk of developing breast cancer.
  
  Keep a stash of pre-prepared healthy snacks on standby for midday office munchies!
  
  For healthy snack ideas. Think Pink!
  
  Check out: Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating  
  
  
  
  
• The MIX Tip:
  The MIX shares this tip for healthy living: If you have a family history of breast cancer, talk to     your doctor about receiving an annual mammogram at an earlier age.
  
  For more information on mammograms click on the links below. Think Pink!
  
  Check out: Quebec Breast Cancer Screening Program  
  
  Check out: Information on Mammograms  
  
  
  
  
• The MIX Tip:
  The MIX shares this tip for healthy living: Skip the wine with dinner. Limiting your alcohol consumption can help reduce your risk of developing breast cancer.
  
  The MIX shares this tip for healthy living: Take care of your emotional well-being. Learn how to relax and manage stress and your immune system will thank you for it. Think Pink!
  
  Check out: Relaxation Techniques