Asset Health Talk October 2019

Simple Ways to Enjoy Apples This Fall

This autumn, stock up on seasonal produce like apples that are packed with antioxidants and fiber. Look inside this month’s newsletter for delicious and nutritious ways to enjoy apples this fall.

Mindful Ways to Ease Stress and Why Not to Ignore Your Mental Wellbeing

Many of us tend to ignore our mental wellbeing. This month, we’re encouraging you to take a more active role in how you feel – and have some suggestions for how you can use mindfulness to ease stress.

New Recommendations for BRCA Testing

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Everyone has the breast-cancer gene, also known as BRCA. But did you know that mutations to two BRCA genes– BRCA1 and BRCA2 – occur in an estimated 1 in 300 to 500 women and account for 5% to 10% of breast cancer cases and 15% of ovarian cancer cases in the general population? Experts have long-debated who should undergo BRCA testing as a means of prevention. Keep reading to find out what they now recommend. 

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