September
FOCUS ON YOURSELF, IF ONLY FOR A MOMENT- Believe or not, September is National Self- Improvement Month. Th is is actually very fi tt ing, given that a lot of folks will be heading back to school or work during this time. Take time to recharge before things get too hectic. Learn breathing techniques or try meditation. Carve out a bit of time each day to sit quietly and simply focus on you. For some, the best time of day to do this may be early in the morning, while others fi nd it helpful to “unplug” and quiet their minds just before bedtime. No matt er how and when you choose to decompress, make sure you commit to this time every day.
October
SCHEDULE YOUR BREAST EXAMINATION – Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer, so early detection is imperative. Grab all the women in your life and go get a mammogram. Th e American Cancer Society provides information on low-cost mammograms that are available in most areas. Th e National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) also provides early detection testing to women without health insurance for free or at very litt le cost. Information on this program is available on the
CDC.gov website.
November
GO GET SCREENED FOR DIABETES – We all know someone who has been aff ected by Type I or Type II Diabetes. Diabetes disproportionately aff ects African Americans at a rate nearly double that of White Americans. For Diabetes Awareness Month, go get screened and take a loved one along with you. Know the signs, and focus on maintaining a healthy diet and weight.
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