October – Breast Cancer Control Month (educate women about the early detection)

National Mammography Day (October 16)
Family Health Month

1. Eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet, including 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
2. Make regular exercise a part of your daily routine (just 30 minutes each day)
3. Over 40? Schedule mammograms every other year. Over 50? Schedule mammograms every year
4. Self-exam every month-call a buddy to remind her to do the same.
5. Call 800-1-M-A-W-A-R-E for any questions.