W.O.W. Talk: WEEK 8, BREAST HEALTH

Way to go!  You're in the home stretch!  We are in Week 8 of the W.O.W. (Women Out Walking) Challenge, 2005-- you are now a walking pro!

Remember to go to the Participant Log-In section of the W.O.W. website http://www.womenshealth.wisc.edu/programs/wow6/login1.asp) to log your steps for last week.  You'll get an instant feedback report of your progress!

FOR WOMEN

"Most people are so busy knocking themselves out trying to do everything they think they should do, they never get around to what they want to do." ~~ Kathleen Winsor, Author

Tip of the Week:  Sign up for a dance class --  a wonderful way to spend time with your family, friends, partners or spouse.

For Your Health

Breast Health is this week's health topic.  Thinking about your breast health can be scary.  Happily, early detection measures are improving outcomes for women every day.  Performing self examinations, knowing your family history, and receiving regular mammograms as determined by your doctor are your best weapons against fighting this disease that affects millions of women each year.  Visit these websites for more information about breast cancer facts, options and treatments:

                    http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/

                    http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/types/breast

                    http://www.breastcancer.org/dia_detec_exam_idx.html

                    http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/info-bc.htm

Have a question about the W.O.W. Challenge?  Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page at http://www.womenshealth.wisc.edu/programs/wow6/faq.asp

FOR GIRLS

Tip of the Week:  Keep your body moving by signing up for a dance class.  It's a great way to stay in shape and spend time with friends.

For You

Breast Health-- Breast health doesn't sound too relevant to adolescents and teens.  But, did you know that early detection activities, like self-exams, are recommended to begin as early as your twenties?  Knowing and understanding your body are healthy tools that will last you a lifetime.  To learn more about breast health and cancer prevention, check out the links below:

                   http://kidshealth.org/kid/grownup/conditions/breast_cancer.html

                   http://www.breastcancer.org/dia_detec_exam_idx.html

"Mom always tells me to celebrate everyone's uniqueness.  I like the way that sounds." ~~ Hillary Duff, Actress and Singer

Have a question about the W.O.W. Challenge?  Visit the Frequently Asked Questions pae at http://www.womenshealth.wisc.edu/programs/wow6/faq.asp