By Madeline Elkin, Health Educator and Outreach Specialist at Little Red Door, AmeriCorp Public Ally We are in the midst of the holiday season, which for most of us means end-of-diet-season. I will be the first to admit that I can’t wait for my mom’s pumpkin roll and mini cheesecakes this Christmas! But, we all […]
Scar, the evil villain from Disney’s animated film The Lion King, may have been a bad guy, but he got one thing right— be prepared! Or in health terms, let’s talk about prevention. Research suggests that about 70% of your lifetime risk of getting cancer is caused by controllable factors such as diet, exercise and risky […]
May—finally, we get warmer weather and plenty of sunshine! While it may be tempting to lose those winter layers and bask in the summer sun, be careful. Skin cancer is the most common cancer among Americans and the exposure to ultraviolet radiation is one of the leading causes. But that doesn’t mean we should fear […]
By: Caylie Guinn, Health Educator at Little Red Door Cancer Agency, AmeriCorps Public Ally Colorectal cancer—the disease behind the often-dreaded colonoscopy. But while most of us do not look forward to the intimate screening, it is one of the most useful and universal cancer screenings around. Colonoscopies have been shown to reduce cancer deaths […]
By: Caylie Guinn, Little Red Door Cancer Agency Health Educator, AmeriCorps Public Ally Go Further with Food: National Nutrition Month Proper nutrition can often be a confusing part of a healthy lifestyle. With so many options in the grocery store, it’s hard to know exactly what foods are good for you. Luckily, March is National […]
By: Caylie Guinn, Health Educator at Little Red Door Cancer Agency, AmeriCorps Public Ally Cancer can occur anytime, anywhere, and to anyone. Cancer doesn’t care what race you are, where you live, or what language you speak. In fact, worldwide, almost 9 million people die from cancer each year. World Cancer Day aims to reduce […]
By: Caylie Guinn, Little Red Door Health Educator – Americorp Public Ally “Get in shape!” “Stick to my diet!” “Watch less TV!” “Go green!” We’ve all had them: the infamous New Year’s Resolution. Those promises we make at the beginning of each year to live better and kick our bad-habits out the […]
By: Caylie Guinn, Health Educator – AmeriCorps Public Ally Today, cancer is at the forefront of medical discussions and services. Agencies across the globe work to provide treatment, support, research, outreach, and education on cancer. And while the talk around cancer is stimulating awareness, one of the most importance aspects of cancer often gets overlooked: […]
By: Caylie Guinn, Little Red Door Health Educator – Americorp Public Ally Overview: November isn’t just for turkey, it’s also Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with only 18% of people surviving five years after diagnoses. Every year in the U.S., over 155,000 people […]
By: Caylie Guinn – Health Educator October is here, which means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Affecting over 250,000 women each year, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women worldwide (and the second most common cancer among all people). Sadly, though, many people are still underinformed, particularly those who are underinsured/uninsured […]
