Did you know that April is dedicated to making advances in fighting cancer for National Cancer Control Month? This month serves to raise awareness about cancer prevention and treatment. According to predictions made by the American Cancer Society, 1.8 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed this year.   This alarming statistic shows the importance…

As I’m sure you already know…October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! One in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Men are also at risk for breast cancer, though their risk if lower at about1 in 1,000.  Unfortunately, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women.   Now…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in every four deaths in the U.S. is due to cancer.  In addition, the American Cancer Society states that the expected diagnosis of new cancer cases in 2019 is over 1.7 million.  Despite cancer being the second most common cause of death in the…

As I’m sure you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But, did you know that 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in their lifetime? This is why Breast Cancer Awareness Month is so important to participate in. Although some risk factors you cannot change like being female and…

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I encourage you to use this month to spread awareness and get your yearly check-up. It is important to take time out of your day to actively participate in learning ways to prevent, plan and detect the disease.   Did you know that approximately 1 in 8…

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of death worldwide. In 2016 there are estimated to be 1,685,210 newly diagnosed cases. The enormity of this disease is partly due to the fact that there are so many varieties of cancer out there. It does not discriminate…

Here at BRG Health Solutions we are wearing pink this month in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Every year, 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Take the time to detect early stages of this disease and encourage others to do the same.  It is also a great time to support and…

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.  Did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States? The irony is that is it also the one of the most preventable cancers.  Reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by getting screened, knowing your risk factors and having a healthy…

Good for the Heart: Heart disease is currently the leading cause of mortality in both men and women in the United States. Maintaining a heart healthy diet can have a substantial impact on this disease. Studies have shown that soy foods positively reduce LDL cholesterol. Along with soy protein, soy contains fiber and phytonutrients that…