Jean Campbell

LATEST ARTICLES ( 848 )

• Aspirin and Breast Cancer

  

  Findings from two new studies, published online on Aug. 27 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology speak to aspirin’s positive impact on cancer risk and mortality... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2012 HEALTH

• Adults Also Need Shots

  

  Get Important Shots The Dept of Health and Human Services(HHS) wants adults to know that they need to keep up on their shots. HHS recommends that the next time... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, HEALTH, SCHOOLING

• I Try Not to Focus on the Negative

  

  Francine Brokaw, a breast cancer survivor and author of today’s guest post, has had articles printed in national and international magazines and newspapers as... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 HEALTH

• Can Flaxseed Stave off Breast Cancer?

  

  Over the years, I‘ve heard a bit about the anti-breast cancer benefits of flaxseed, but never really researched it. When today’s guest writer approached me abou... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2012 HEALTH

• Healthy Foods…Healthy Moods

  

  A recent study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry reported that individuals eating a diet rich in whole foods were less likely to report feelings... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• An Alternative to Breast Needle Localization Before a Surgical Biopsy Or...

  

  The most uncomfortable and anxiety producing part of my lumpectomy, for my first breast cancer, occurred hours before my surgery. Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 HEALTH

• 30 Blogs for Preschool Activity Ideas

  

  Paul Taylor, provider of the following guest post, is an ex-nanny. Passionate about thought leadership and writing, Paul regularly contributes to various career... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• The Other Side of the Ribbon

  

  This post comes from Terry Arnold who was diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer(IBC) in her right breast, in August of 2007, after months of misdiagnosis.... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2012 HEALTH

• Added Benefits of Taking Music Lessons in Childhood

  

  Beyond the obvious benefits of learning music, a new study gives a few more reasons to take music lessons in childhood. The study, published in the Aug. Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Breast Cancer Differences in Latina Women

  

  Recent studies and statistics show that even though Latinas have lower breast cancer rates than white women, they are more likely than whites to be diagnosed... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2012 HEALTH

• How Safe is Getting a Tattoo?

  

  Before someone you love gets a tattoo, ask them to consider this report from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) issued on August 22, 2012. Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2012 HEALTH, LIFESTYLE

• Study Findings on High Mammographic Breast Density

  

  Following my first mammogram, at 40, the physician reading my films (they weren’t digital back then) called me into her office. She looked very solemn and my... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2012 HEALTH

• Choosing from the Protein Foods Group

  

  The United States Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) recently issued the following information sheet as an aid for shopping and preparing foods from the Protein Foods... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Older Women, Lumpectomy and Radiation

  

  New research, published in the journal Cancer on August 13th, indicates that older women (70-79 years) receiving radiation following a lumpectomy reduce their... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 HEALTH

• Keeping Kids Safe as They Go Back to School

  

  As another school year begins, the American Red Cross suggests steps that everyone can take to make the trip back to school safer. “When kids go back to... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Breast Cancer, Pregnancy and Chemotherapy

  

  A recent article on the outcome of a new research study published in The Lancelot Oncology, took me back to my navigator days, days when I met pregnant women... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2012 HEALTH

• What Can You Eat for 100 Calories?

  

  The 100 calorie packs available in most major food markets can be a handy way to maintain snack portion control between meals. Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Exercising When You’re Tired of (and From) Cancer

  

  The following guest post is by Claudia Mulcahy.If you’ve got the cancer blues or are tired of being tired, here are some exercise tips that may help:Do what... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2012 HEALTH

• Removing Sugary Sodas is a Good Beginning, But…

  

  While many schools have removed sugary sodas from the school vending machines and other points of purchase, sugary fruit beverages and Gatorade-like drinks are... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• A Balancing Act

  

  Living life after a diagnosis of breast cancer, for many of us, is a balancing act of living in today, while planning for the future, and trying our best to... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2012 HEALTH