Breast health – Top 10

Breast cancer awareness starts with a healthy lifestyle and early screening habits. Here is a Top ten list about breast health provided by the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation.

1. MAMMOGRAM
Have a mammogram every two years after the age of 50.

2. CLINICAL EXAMS
Go to your doctor once a year for a clinical examination.

3. BREAST OBSERVATION
Listen to your body and be aware of any changes.

4. TOBACCO
Stop using tobacco and avoid second-hand smoke.

5. NUTRITION
Eat healthy. A diet that is low in fat, rich in fiber and well-balanced with fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of breast cancer.

6. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Run, walk, move. A minimum of four hours of exercise a week reduces the risk of breast cancer.

7. ALCOHOL
Moderate your alcohol intake.

8. HEREDITY
Be vigilant. Consult your doctor if there is a history of breast cancer in your family.

9. WEIGHT
Watch your weight. People who are overweight have a higher risk of developing breast cancer.

10. BALANCED LIFE
Lead a balanced life and avoid stress. Physical and emotional well-being leads to good health.

For more information, please visit the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation Website.
Montreal : (514) 871-1717 • Toll Free : 1 (877) 990-7171
Quebec : (418) 525-6565 • Toll Free : 1 (866) 325-6565

In Support of the Breast Cancer Cause

Wonderbra has proudly supported the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation since 2000 contributing an outstanding $720,000.

Our customer’s your loyalty is helping make a difference in the lives of women and their families affected by breast cancer.

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is Canada’s leading health charity dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer.  The Foundation’s investments have contributed significantly to advances in prevention, early diagnosis, more effective treatments and improving i the quality of life for those living with breast cancer.  The current five year relative survival rate for women in Canada is 87 per cent. Breast cancer has come a long way but there is still much to be done, an estimated one in nine Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime (if she lives to age 90). Yet, there continues to be great hope and advancements to address this disease and Wonderbra is proud of continue to play a part in that hopeful vision.

To learn more about breast cancer in Canada visit www.cbcf.org.

Breast cancer: A pink bra in Support of a Good Cause

October is Breast Cancer Month. For every purchase of the limited-edition pink bra style 7472, WonderBra will donate $5 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Talk about a feel-good solution! And it’s comfortable too… The style features a Flex Frame® in Stretch Perfect® lining for maximum comfort and style. Strong, stretch fabric on the back panels provides superior support. The lace cups are feminine and smooth, and the shoulder straps have an elastic release back for a snug fit and easy adjustment. WonderBra’s bra Style 7472 gives you full support while supporting a good cause.

Be pretty in pink and complete the look with the matching 772 control-top panty. Actually, you can be more than pretty in pink…be sexy too! The lace inserts on the sides give you sexier looking hips and longer looking legs. The elastic-free front panel lets you breathe, while shaping and controlling the upper tummy area. The gusset is, of course, lined with 100% cotton.

The WonderBra limited edition of pink bra Styles 7472 and 772 are available at Sears, The Bay and select specialty stores across Canada for the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $39.25 for Style 7472 and $21.75 for Style 772.

Be Breast Aware

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation encourages Canadian women to:
•    Talk to their health care professionals about breast health
•    Look and feel for changes in their breasts, and have any changes checked
•    Have regular clinical breast exams, and screening  when age and risk appropriate
By finding breast cancer early, treatments can be more effective, and lives can be saved.

Live well

GET ACTIVE
Aim for 30 minutes or more of daily activity
EAT WELL
Enjoy a balanced diet high in fruits and vegetables
LIVE SMOKE–FREE
Don’t smoke. And try to avoid exposure to second-hand smoke
LIMIT ALCOHOL
If you drink, limit your consumption to one drink or less per day

For more information, visit the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation website.

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