PAUSE FOR PREVENTION // Check One, Two! Have you done your monthly breast self-exam yet for November? Here are a few things to be looking for as demonstrated by l e m o n s from our friends at Worldwide Breast Cancer! Need a refresher on how to do your monthly self-exam? Visit www.b4bc.org/early-detection/check-yourself, and…
PAUSE FOR PREVENTION // Trick-or-Treat for GMO-Free Candy!
So as it turns out, the sweet treats that we love to trick-or-treat for on Halloween are full of chemicals, trans fats, preservatives, petroleum-based artificial colors and…dun dun dun…GMOs. How’s that for scary?!
PAUSE FOR PREVENTION // Get Active & Go Adventure!
Did you see the Travel Channel’s article featuring B4BC about getting outdoors and adventuring as a great way to promote survivorship and get active to prevent breast cancer? They think you should catch a wave with B4BC…and we think so too! Being active 30 minutes a day, three times a week, can significantly reduce your risk of breast cancer, and does wonders for your overall health. Besides, who needs an excuse to go adventuring?!
PAUSE FOR PREVENTION // Skate it O U T !
You know what’s great about skateboarding? Well, a lot, but today we’d like to focus on the fact that it’s an awesome workout. Skateboarding can burn 100-450 calories an hour while improving your core strength, balance and coordination. And what better way to get really aggressive with your skate routine than to join B4BC’s 18-mile Skate the Coast event THIS WEEKEND?! Fundraising for a good cause AND getting a killer workout? Count us in. #behealthygetactive
PAUSE FOR PREVENTION // Kimmy Fasani’s 10 Tips for a Greener Lifestyle
B4BC Team Rider Kimmy Fasani was an article for Burton Girls about her experience at the Green Sports Alliance Summit, focusing on ways to make small lifestyle changes and live greener! Today, we’re trying #1, #3 and #5. What will you try today?
Remember, Healthy Earth = Healthy You!
PAUSE FOR PREVENTION // THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING
We all know that it feels good to give back, but did you know that it may even make us happier / healthier people?
More and more research is revealing the health benefits of volunteering. The latest comes in from a study from the University of Exeter (UK). Researchers found a strong positive link between volunteering and well-being. For example, volunteers had a 22% lower mortality rate than non-volunteers, and they also had higher self-esteem and happiness!
X GAMES LOS ANGELES // B4BC ONSITE
B4BC was stoked to once again be invited to take part in X Games Los Angeles. B4BC’s Check One, Two educational outreach experience was on-site for four days, offering record crowds the opportunity to learn about early detection and the importance of a healthy, active lifestyle. B4BC’s newest campaign, the Prevention Pledge was active on site,…
B4BC at VANS US OPEN OF SURFING
Last month B4BC’s outreach booth was educating the masses at the Vans US Open of Surfing for our 12th consecutive year at the festival. This is by far the biggest beach event in the world, attracting hundreds of thousands of spectators for 8 days of surf, skate, art, and music! Thousands of beach-goers stopped by…