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3 Healthy Breast Resolutions I Can Keep in 2009

By Anne Krueger | December 30, 2008
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Every year I swear I’m not going to make any futile New Year’s resolutions (and every year I make them anyway). Needless to say I haven’t lost that 40 pounds nor made a lot of progress toward World Peace.

Maybe if I focus on a single body part, I’ll have better luck. For 2009 my improvement project is, you guessed it, my boobs. I don’t mean I’m going to give them a surgical lift, or anything like that (although the idea is intriguing), just that I’m going to make sure they’re well taken care of. I resolve to… Read More

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Breast Books to Give and Get

By Anne Krueger | December 22, 2008
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There’s nothing like a good book, particularly one that combines good health with good humor. My ta-tas and I really enjoyed these tomes this year, and think you will too.

The Middle Place (Voice, $15) I love breast cancer survivor Kelly Corrigan. And I love her book even more. You’ll laugh and cry your way through her memoir of growing up in Philadelphia, discovering she has breast cancer, and being in that “middle place”—between your parents and your own children. Corrigan is a wonderful writer who really gets at what matters, and her accounts of her chemo, surgery, and radiation are compelling. You can also see a photo essay of her breast cancer journey at circusofcancer.org, a site she created to help those of us who haven’t had breast cancer be the best friend to those who do. Read More

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Breast Cancer During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

By Anne Krueger | December 8, 2008
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You may not recognize the name Kerryn McCann, but it’s all over the news this week. McCann was an award-winning Australian runner, age 41, who died Monday from breast cancer that spread to her liver and brain. Sadly, about 1.3 million women worldwide will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and 465,000 women will die from it—McCann is just one of many. The twist on the story is that she discovered her breast lump while pregnant, and she initially thought it was nothing.

To learn more about the importance of checking your breasts during pregnancy, and the options you will have for screening and treatment, read my latest post in Health.com’s Breast Cancer Journey.

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How Blogging Is Good for Your Boobs

By Anne Krueger | December 2, 2008
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Studies show that expressive writing and talk therapy can help women with breast cancer feel better. It follows, then, that the electronic equivalent of such things, i.e., blogging, would also be good for your health. In fact, more than one group is investigating the notion that online unloading—connecting with others who know what you’re going through—may actually improve coping skills and help you live longer and better. Well, duh. We bloggers knew that, didn’t we? To learn how science is catching up with us, read this week’s post in Health.com’s Breast Cancer Journey.

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5 Things My Boobs and I Are Thankful For

By Anne Krueger | November 25, 2008
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1. Good-looking supportive bras for sizes 30AA to 54H? Thank you to online bra sites like Barenecessities.com and Herroom.com for offering lingerie for girls of any size and shape—with the convenience of at-home ordering and private trying on. For an unofficial history of the brassiere (and to be even more thankful about today’s comfy versions), read this account.

2. Thanks to the eco-activists who keep searching and studying the environment to help make it a safer place for my bosom (and the rest of my body). The Breast Cancer Fund’s State of the Evidence 2008 report raised my breast-cancer environmental IQ, and helped me make changes (reducing hormones in my meat and dairy, choosing household cleaners that are nontoxic) that will benefit me and my daughters for years to come. Read More

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Stress-Reduction Therapy May Improve Breast Cancer Survival Rates

By Anne Krueger | November 17, 2008
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A breast cancer diagnosis and stress—you can pretty much count on the two going hand in hand. Now, a new study is raising hopes about the effects of group therapy and relaxation techniques on the well-being and survival rates of women with breast cancer. Learning how to handle the stress of a diagnosis and treatment in the first year may help such women live better and longer, researchers said today. Read more about this compelling news in this week’s post in Health.com’s Breast Cancer Journey.

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Good News: My Migraines May Be Good for My Breasts

By Anne Krueger | November 11, 2008
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Unbelievably, recent research reveals that women who get migraines (even just once in their lives) may be less likely to get some kinds of breast cancer. This is huge, and such an unexpected gift—kind of like finding out that cheese and eggs are good for your heart. To get the whole story and learn how Bob Geldof caused my migraines, read this week’s post in Health.com’s Breast Cancer Journey.

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Is the Sick Economy Hurting Your Breasts? You Tell Us

By Anne Krueger | November 4, 2008
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You’ve probably been reading about how a sick economy affects your health in numerous depressing ways, and how consumers are reacting by skimping on medications and skipping doctor visits. Unfortunately, your breasts may be pinched by a recession too. Here, a few ways that Lucy and Ethel may suffer.

Skipped mammos
One of the best ways to prevent breast cancer is with a mammogram. You know you should follow the American Cancer Society recommendation to get one every year after the age of 40. But a recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that 31% of Americans skipped a health screening test this year—perhaps due to ballooning medical bills. Missing a mammogram puts your breasts—and overall health—at risk. Please let us know if you’ve skipped a breast health exam for financial reasons. Read More

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Can You Think Your Boobs Bigger?

By Anne Krueger | October 28, 2008

As the resident boob blogger at Health magazine, I get all sorts of interesting email, complete with questionable grammar. Last week’s winner was a press release titled, “Larger Breast without surgery, creams, vitamins or herbs, is it possible?” Well, apparently, it is possible to boost your boobs by hypnotizing them, according to William Schneider, DC, a holistic physician and acupuncturist who founded the company AcuAids.

Interesting. I’d like to hypnotize my rack to clean the house and do the shopping while I’m sleeping (you can see how mundane my dreams are), but that’s about as likely to happen as a jump in cup size. Or is it? Read More

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3 Nice Things I’m Going to Do for My Boobs Today

By Anne Krueger | October 21, 2008

1. I’m going to join the army. The Army of Women, that is. It’s a partnership between Avon and the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation, designed to help women and scientists unite to find ways to prevent and cure breast cancer.

“Over and over I’ve heard scientists lament how difficult it is for them to find the volunteers they need for research studies. By responding to this need, the Army of Women will change the face of breast cancer research,” says founder Susan Love, MD.

I love this idea because it gives me a chance to help beyond just sending in a tax-deductible donation. I’ll fill out a questionnaire, and if the Army needs me to be part of a study on healthy women, they’ll let me know. I may be called upon to contribute a blood or urine sample, or fill out a survey. My volunteering will help researchers learn more about how cancer starts and how to prevent it. Read More

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