The American  Academy of Dermatology has designated the first Monday of May as “Melanoma  Monday.”  Melanoma is a potentially fatal form of skin cancer that has a high  cure rate if detected early.  Examining your own skin regularly can help ensure  that skin cancer is diagnosed in its most treatable stage.  For skin cancer  screening resources and to learn about proper skin self-exam techniques visit: www.melanomamonday.org.  Also pick  up your copy of the "Be Active" newsletter this month at the Active Sports  Complex and learn the tips to becoming sunscreen savvy!

Source: American  Academy of Dermatology

Finding it hard to squeeze in a workout each day?  Consider the idea of exercising at lunch and join the rest of the nation today for National Walk @ Lunch Day!  

Walking can provide you a number of healthy benefits and this day was created to raise awareness for the importance of regular physical activity thru walking.  By simply getting 30 minutes of exercise in multiple days of the week, you will see decreases in your levels of risk for cardiovascular disease, hypertension and type 2 diabetes.  You will also see increases in your bone, joint and muscles and reductions in your stress levels.

Encourage your co-workers and family to get outdoors today and Walk @ Lunch for a healthier America and a healthier you!

“Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have.” – Sir Winston Churchill

Spoken many years ago, these words by the famous WWII leader still resonate today and are a reminder of what we should be striving for to ensure a life free of sickness and full of fun.  Health, though, does not just represent how healthy we are.