America On the Move!
Make September 'STEPtember'
Most adults gain one to two pounds yearly but making simple changes can help prevent this unfortunate side effect of aging. Taking an additional 2000 steps each day, which is about a mile, is one way the America On the Move Foundation (AOM) suggests to win the battle of the bulge. This month AOM is celebrating the benefits of active living and healthy eating. This campaign suggests Americans make September “STEPtember” by increasing their average daily steps and decreasing their daily caloric intake by 100 calories.
Your Prostate Cancer Risk, It's a Family Affair
Among men in the United States, prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer (other than some kinds of skin cancer). It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, after lung cancer, and the seventh leading cause of death overall for men in this country. According to the United States Cancer Statistics: 1999–2004 Incidence and Mortality report, in 2004 nearly 200,000 new cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed and 29,002 men died of the disease.
Find the Fountain of Youth In Antioxidants
Individuals searching for the ‘fountain of youth’ may not have to look beyond their local grocery store. Antioxidants, found in many fruits, vegetables, nut, grains, and some meats, poultry, and fish, are the nutrients that can turn back the hands of time.
