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![]() New Program Encourages Women to Put Their Health First
The American Cancer Society has launched a new nationwide movement to shine the spotlight on a sobering statistic: 1 in 3 women will get cancer in her lifetime. Called Choose You™, the new program is designed to inspire women to put their health first in order to stay well and reduce their risk for cancer.
About half of all cancer deaths could be prevented if people avoided tobacco products; maintained a healthy weight through proper diet and regular exercise; and got recommended cancer screening tests. Unfortunately, with all the demands associated with raising a family, managing a home, and juggling work, it’s difficult for many women make these healthy behaviors a priority. In fact, a national survey conducted by the American Cancer Society of approximately 2,000 women ages 25 to 64 revealed that women are so busy being caretakers of others, they have little time to take care of their own health.
That’s where the American Cancer Society’s Choose You movement comes in.
This program encourages women to make their own health a priority, and it supports them with simple tools to help them engage in healthy behaviors, like eating right, being active, getting regular health checks, quitting smoking, and protecting their skin from the sun. And since women are often the chief decision makers in families about matters related to health, this program, by supporting women, benefits the whole family, too.
“That spot on my nose was why my big Choose You goal was skin care and skin checks,” said Julie, who recently signed up at ChooseYou.com. “So I went to the dermatologist for a long overdue skin check, and [the doctor] found several areas of skin cancer …The bad news? Skin cancer. The good news? I got a check and it is all caught early … As soon as I got home I notified my Choose You group for support. I knew they’d accept my whining and give me the love I craved.” Read more of Julie’s story.
How to “choose you”
To join, simply sign up on ChooseYou.com. It’s easy, it’s free, and when you register we’ll send you a Choose You flower pin to proudly wear. You’ll get access to several online tools, like our Choose You Commitment to help you select your health goal and track your progress, a calorie calculator, a virtual dietician, a smoking cost calculator, a desktop helper with daily tips for staying healthy, and many more that will help you make your goal a reality. You can also invite friends and family to join the program to support you and encourage each other to stay well.
Join today, and start putting your health first! For more information, log on to ChooseYou.com.
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