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Our Tidbit of the Month: Breast Cancer Prevention

According to the National Cancer Institute  - Exercising four or more hours a week may decrease hormone levels and help lower breast cancer risk. The effect of exercise on breast cancer risk may be greatest in premenopausal women of normal or low weight. Care should be taken to exercise safely, because exercise carries the risk [...]

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In October You Can Ride for a Reason

In October You Can Ride for a Reason

Cycle and Style is recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Since the program began 25 years ago, mammography rates have more than doubled for women age 50 and older and breast cancer deaths have declined. The sheer number of pink ribbons, pink labels,and special commemorations for Breast Cancer Awareness really educates and increases public [...]

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Ready to Ride Again: Her Road to Recovery from Breast Cancer

Ready to Ride Again: Her Road to Recovery from Breast Cancer

By Tara R. McKee I was lucky to meet Gretchen Fegel, one of those delightful women who is a complete stranger one minute and a new friend the next. We started out talking about bicycles, but the conversation soon turned to less about the bike and more about life. I was surprised to hear that [...]

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