Pink ribbon lapel pins symbolize the fight for researchers to find a cure for breast cancer. Many people wear these pins, especially during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Some people wear the pink ribbon lapel pin as a survivor...
Many men and women buy and wear products that have a pink ribbon embossed or engraved on them. This symbol has become nationally understood to symbolize support for breast cancer research and awareness of breast cancer research needs. There are a...
The pink ribbon has become the symbol for breast cancer research and awareness. A number of gift products can be bought that feature the pink ribbon. Although many online and physical stores sell this type of product, in order to truly make a...
Cancer awareness ribbons have become ubiquitous---it seems as though every cancer has a corresponding ribbon, and many causes and other diseases also have their own ribbons and colors. Ribbons have become an easy way to align yourself with a...
Switch up your boring fitness routine and slip on a pair of inline skates. Not only is it a great and easy way to burn a lot of calories, inline skating is fun, good for your muscles and much more scenic than running on that boring treadmill....
Since its creation in the early 1990s, the pink ribbon has become internationally recognized as a symbol of breast cancer awareness. Supporters of the cause wear pink ribbons and other pink articles of clothing to increase awareness of the disease...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month marked its 25th anniversary in October 2009. Since its inception, it has grown to include national public service organizations, government agencies, professional medical associations and individuals of varied...
Breast cancer awareness has exploded within recent years. There are two-day walks, three-day walks, numerous Race for the Cure events and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink has become nearly synonymous with breast cancer awareness, and...
In 1980, Susan Goodman Komen of Peoria, Illinois, was diagnosed with breast cancer. The mother of two, she died three years later at age 36. Her sister, Nancy Goodman Brinker, was left convinced that Susan would have had a better chance at...
During October, officially dubbed Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society encourages everyone to wear a pink breast cancer pin to signify awareness of this disease. Even major retailers such as Estee Lauder, and organizations...
Breast cancer awareness products seem to be everywhere, and it can be overwhelming to figure out where to find specific merchandise. There are numerous websites selling pink ribbon products, as well as print catalogs that sell cancer awareness...
The NFL decided to use its popularity to help raise funding and awareness for breast cancer medical research by using the color pink to highlight uniforms, game balls and other accessories. October is breast cancer awareness month, and the NFL...
Pilates is a well-rounded exercise method that has been around for decades. According to Doreen Puglisi, founder of the Pink Ribbon Program, Pilates can improve many physical side effects of breast cancer treatment, including problems with...
Golf remains one of the most popular pastimes in the United States, with around 28.6 million golfers playing at least one annual round in 2008. With that level of popularity comes a large and vibrant market for golf equipment, including golf...
Due to their smaller frames, female golfers have difficulty generating the same club speed as men. As a result, when a female golfer strikes a normal golf ball, the ball doesn’t compress as much, preventing it from rising and staying in the...
Pilates specialist Annie Toglia, author of "Staying Abreast: Rehabilitation Exercises for Breast Cancer Surgery," recommends several Pilates exercises to help survivors regain movement and relieve tissue swelling. Although millions of women...
Exercise is not only safe during and after cancer treatment, but may also improve your quality of life, according to the American Cancer Society. Benefits of regular exercise include increased energy levels, less anxiety, weight control and muscle...
As of 2010, no recovery guidelines exist for breast cancer surgery patients, according to scientists at Ege University in Turkey. However, an Ege study showed improved arm mobility from Pilates exercises. A series of supine-position Pilates...
Breast cancer patients rarely receive rehabilitative services unless they seek them out, according to Doreen Puglisi, founder of the Pink Ribbon Program, a post-operative Pilates workout aimed at enhancing recovery after breast cancer surgery. As...
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure series of 5K runs and other events in 2008 celebrated its 25th anniversary of raising awareness about breast cancer and funds for research. After starting as one small race in Dallas, Texas, the organization...
