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Oh Schmidt

If you watch New Girl, then you’re probably familiar with Schmidt. Nine out of ten times, he’s pretty much what you see in that video. But in episode 15 (Injured), Schmidt said something…profound. For once, he wasn’t JAR’d.

“Treat your body like a temple. Treat your body like a temple” – Schmidt.

Here’s how:

1. Eat healthy. This does not mean going on a Whole Foods (whole-lotta-money) diet. Click here for some tips from My Plate on how to stretch those food dollars. Make sure to include grains, veggies, and fruits into your everyday meals. Beware of Suga Suga Suga and Step Away from the Big Mac. And can we get some Waters All Around, Please? Thanks. Eat healthy and you may have what it takes to be America’s Next Fruit Ninja!

2. Be active. The CDC recommends 1 hour of physical activity every day for children & adolescents and 150 minutes of moderate-intense aerobic activity each week for adults. Keep your Head in the Game and play sports! Hear music and Just Dance!

3. Wash your hands. None of us know where those Dolla Dolla Bills Y’all have been. Plus, Clean Hands Save Lives.

4. Don’t smoke. Duh! So, want to go to college? Then you better quit smoking! Click here for tips from former smokers.

5. Stay positive. Stress Stinks! Don’t let your Horrible Bosses get the best of you. And don’t forget about those new years resolutions you made not too long ago. We Like Number 16 of Thought Catalog’s 20 New Year’s Resolutions for 20-Somethings.

6. Get sleep. The CDC recommends 7-9 hours of sleep. Rock-a-bye-baby!

7. Get check-ups. Make sure you’re up-to-date with all of your vaccines and tests. Sexy and I Know It? Yea, that’s great. But did you know that healthy is the new sexy? So if you get sick or feel pain, make an appointment with your doctor. Don’t go playing doctor and diagnosing yourself using WebMD. It’s Trichy Trichy Trichy.

For more info, check out CDC’s Tips for a Safe and Healthy Life.

By ALYSSA LLAMAS

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AMURRICA

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Riddle me this: why is our infant mortality rate higher than other developed countries? The U.S. spends about 17% of its GDP on health care while other developed countries spend an average of 9%. Doesn’t that mean we should have healthier babies?

Two main reasons for the high infant mortality rate

-Higher rate of premature babies. In underdeveloped countries, infant mortality can be attributed to preventable illnesses, such as diarrhea. However, the U.S. has a high number of preterm births, with the CDC stating that, ”One in 8 births in the United States were born preterm, compared with 1 in 18 births in Ireland and Finland” (CDC).  One way of preventing preterm babies is promoting education. Women with lower education rates have a higher risk of delivering premature babies(CNN).

-Lack of/barriers to health care. Many women do not have access to health care, whereas many other developed countries offer services to pregnant women. Japan, Sweden, and Spain (amongst other countries on the list) have universal health care (TrueCost).

“Infant mortality is one of the most important indicators of the health of a  nation, as it is associated with a variety of factors such as maternal health,  quality and access to medical care, socioeconomic conditions, and public health practices” (CDC).

 By HOSNA SAFI

Lovely Lady Lumps

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Check it out.

Guiliana Rancic, Christina Applegate, Kylie Minogue. At first glance, you might think that the common thread is that all these women are super hot. However, they share something else. All of these women were diagnosed with breast cancer.

Most breast cancer diagnoses are among women ages 30 and above. You may be years away from your flirty 30s but it is important to be educated and aware. In fact, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

In the United States, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. According to the CDC, in the United States 202,964 women were diagnosed with breast cancer and 40,598 women died from breast cancer in 2007. Guys, don’t think you’re off the hook. Men are also at risk of breast cancer (And I’m not talking about Chandler’s nubin). Check out Christopher Barr’s eye-opening story on his breast cancer diagnosis.

Breast Cancer 101: Inside the breast, cells grow uncontrollably. Our bodies don’t need these cells, so they build up and eventually form a tumor. If the tumor is benign, then this isn’t cancer. But if it’s malignant, then this is cancer. And if the tumor is not detected early, it can spread to the rest of the body (metastasize). This can cause serious problems and possibly death.

“My mom had breast cancer. Will I get it too?” There is no right answer to this question. Like eye color, breast cancer genes are also passed from parent to child. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are most commonly linked to breast cancer. Their jobs are to fix breast cancer cells and prevent them from getting out of control. Sometimes, these genes are abnormal so they can’t do their jobs. Having one or both abnormal BRCA genes does not mean you’ll definitely be diagnosed with breast cancer, but it can increase your chances up to 80%. Based on your family history, you can get a genetic test to determine whether or not you have the abnormal gene.

Thankfully, breast cancer is treatable if detected early. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.

Here are 5 Simple Things That Could Cut Your Risk of Breast Cancer:

  1. Do a monthly breast exam (Best time to do this is 1 week after your period starts. Here’s how)
  2. Have a mammogram once a year after 40 (Might be a while for you, but encourage your mom or aunt to get one)
  3. Exercise at least 3 times a week
  4. Maintain your body weight or lose weight if you’re overweight
  5. Don’t start drinking alcohol. But if you do, limit yourself to 2-3 alcohol drinks per week

Wanna learn more? Find out what’s fact or fiction. Check out Health.com’s list of 25 Breast Cancer Myths.

Wanna get involved? There are plenty of opportunities through organizations such as the Susan G. Komen Foundation, National Breast Cancer Foundation, and the Avon Foundation for Women. Gather up your friends and sign up for the next Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. An even easier way to help out is to purchase products with the pink ribbon. I just bought some mushrooms. Tasty mushroom-cheese omelet, money for breast cancer research. Now that’s what I call a win-win situation.

So get out there and show some love for your lovely lady lumps.