Greetings [$fname],

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful April weather, perhaps taking the time to take a daily walk, jog around the block or to take a hike on one of your favorite trails.

As you may know, vigorous activity can reduce the risk of breast cancer by about 30 percent in normal-weight women, according to an 11-year U.S. study of 32,269 postmenopausal women, by leader Michael F. Leitzmann and colleagues. (see article in Medical News Today)

For this study, vigorous activity was defined as heavy housework (scrubbing floors, washing windows, demanding yard work, digging, chopping wood) and strenuous sports or exercise, such as running, fast jogging, competitive tennis, aerobics, bicycling on hills, and fast dancing.

With our busy schedules, I understand it is sometimes difficult to take time out for exercise. But if you can squeeze in a bit of time to get outside and enjoy the weather, you will feel better if you do. And...because I care about your health...I also want to remind you that it is time once again to do your monthly Breast Self-Exam. It takes just a few minutes, but is an important step in good breast health.

If you have any questions on the proper way to do a Breast Self-Exam, please click here for a step-by-step approach to completing the exam.

Best regards,

Belinda Barclay-White, MD
www.AZBreastnet.com