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Breast Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

October 21, 2020

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Adamari López Uses Her Voice to Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

Telemundo host, Adamari Lopez, is known for being bold, funny, and positive. Those traits have helped her on and off the air, especially during her battle against breast cancer, which she was diagnosed with at age 33. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Hispanic and Latina women, and López, who is Puerto Rican, has used her voice to raise awareness about early detection in those communities and beyond. Read her story in the NIH MedlinePlus magazine.

Disposing of Unused Medications

Do you have unused or expired prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines at home? The best way to dispose of them is through a drug take back program or learn how to safely do it at home.

Every Step Counts

Are you sitting more than you used to? Did you know that taking 4,000 or fewer steps each day is considered a low level of physical activity? A common recommendation is a goal of 10,000 steps a day but, recent studies have shown that you will see health benefits even if you take fewer than 10,000 steps. The take away is to move more and sit less throughout the day. Find out how to fit more exercise into your day.

Goji

Goji is a plant that grows in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. The berries are eaten raw or used in cooking and the root bark is used to make medicine. Learn more about its effectiveness and interactions with medications.

Advance Directives

What kind of medical care would you want if you were too ill or hurt to express your wishes? Advance directives allow you to spell out your decisions. They also give a way to tell your wishes to family, friends, and health care professionals to avoid confusion. Learn more about what to consider for your advance directives.

Do-It-Yourself Trail Mix

This Do-It-Yourself Trail Mix recipe can be ready in 5 minutes and has healthy whole grains, dried fruit, and nuts.