3rd Annual Breast Cancer 1-Day Walk 2012

To Benefit Breast Cancer Patients and Programs in Your Community

Join us on the “Hope for the Journey” on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Picnic Park at Lake Peachtree (151 Willow Bend Road, off Hwy 54) in Peachtree City, Georgia. Check-in begins at 8:30 am with Opening Ceremonies at 9:00 am.

• Free Walk T-shirts & other giveaways
• Sign the Survivor Wall
• Opening Ceremonies & Energizing Warm-Up
• Live Entertainment
• Free Lunch & Refreshments
• Pink Rose Ceremony for BC Survivors
• Special Awards & Prizes

All proceeds from the 2012 Breast Cancer 1-Day Walk will benefit breast cancer patients and programs of The Breast Cancer Survivors' Network.

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What Can I Do About Outdoor Air Pollution?

Outdoor air pollution is caused by small particles and ground level ozone that comes from car exhaust, smoke, road dust and factory emissions. Outdoor air quality is also affected by pollen from plants, crops and weeds. Particle pollution can be high any time of year and are higher near busy roads and where people burn wood.

When inhaled, outdoor pollutants and pollen can aggravate the lungs, and can lead to chest pain, coughing, digestive problems, dizziness, fever, lethargy, sneezing, shortness of breath, throat irritation and watery eyes. Outdoor air pollution and pollen may also worsen chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma.

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NEWS RELEASE: Don’t Be Left Out in the Cold – Prepare for Winter Weather

(ATLANTA)—As a wave of cold air rolls across the state, many parts of Georgia, especially north Georgia, face chilly temperatures and the possibility of snow. Because Georgia is not usually prone to extreme snow and ice, even small amounts can cause severe problems.

Regrettably, dozens of people die each year due to exposure to cold weather across the country. National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists consider winter weather a “deceptive killer” because most deaths relate indirectly to these storms. In fact, 70 percent of ice and snow-related injuries result from automobile accidents. Extreme cold can also cause frostbite, which damages body tissue, and hypothermia, which occurs when the body temperature drops below 95 degrees. Both can cause serious injury or even death.

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Stay Safe During Extreme Cold

When winter temperatures drop significantly below normal, staying warm and safe can become a challenge. Extremely cold temperatures often accompany a winter storm, so you may have to cope with power failures and icy roads. Although staying indoors as much as possible can help reduce the risk of car crashes and falls on the ice, you may also face indoor hazards. Many homes will be too cold—either due to a power failure or because the heating system isn't adequate for the weather. When people must use space heaters and fireplaces to stay warm, the risk of household fires increases, as well as the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

DOWNLOAD THE EXTREME COLD PREVENTION GUIDE FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY FROM THE CDC

What to Do About Dust Mites

About dust mites and asthma

Dust mites are tiny bugs that are too small to see. Every home has dust mites. They feed on human skin flakes and are found in mattresses, pillows, carpets, upholstered furniture, bedcovers, clothes, stuffed toys and fabric and fabric-covered items.

Body parts and droppings from dust mites can trigger asthma in individuals with allergies to dust mites. Exposure to dust mites can cause asthma in children who have not previously exhibited asthma symptoms.

Actions you can take

• Wash bedding in hot water once a week. Dry completely.

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Pets and Asthma

Proteins in your pet's skin flakes, urine, feces, saliva and hair can trigger asthma. Dogs, cats, rodents (including hamsters and guinea pigs) and other warm-blooded mammals can trigger asthma in individuals with an allergy to animal dander.

The most effective method to control animal allergens in the home is to not allow animals in the home. If you remove an animal from the home, it is important to thoroughly clean the floors, walls, carpets and upholstered furniture.

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What can I do about indentations in my carpet?

Indentations from furniture re-arrangement are a normal phenomenon in carpet. Sometimes, the situation is self-correcting when the furniture is moved and the carpet backings and pile are allowed to re-acclimate. In other cases, vacuuming coupled with light brushing can bring up the indented areas. In extreme cases, the indentation can be covered with a damp towel and steamed with an iron for a few seconds, followed by brushing while warm to "resurrect" the pile in that area. Nylon carpet pile (about 70% of residential carpet) responds particularly well to this procedure.

There are, however, limitations brought on by the type of pile fiber. If the pile is made of non-resilient olefin, as in olefin Berber or level-loop olefin commercial carpet, the indentation may be permanent. That's a characteristic of the fiber. This is why non-resilient olefin often is combined with resilient nylon in several popular carpet styles.

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What are common indoor air pollutants?

Understanding and controlling some of the common pollutants found in homes, schools, and offices may help improve your indoor air and reduce your family’s risk of health concerns related to indoor air quality (IAQ).

Radon is a radioactive gas that is formed in the soil. It can enter indoors through cracks and openings in floors and walls that are in contact with the ground.

• Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall.

Secondhand smoke comes from burning tobacco products. It can cause cancer and serious respiratory illnesses.

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How to Improve the Air Quality of Your Office

Many office buildings have poor IAQ because of pollution sources and poorly designed, maintained, or operated ventilation systems.

• Office workers help to improve the indoor air in their buildings by paying attention to environmental conditions including ventilation, temperature, and the presence of odors. Report any problems to facility managers immediately.
• To improve IAQ, be careful not to block air vents or grilles, keep your space clean and dry, and do not bring in products that may pollute the indoor air.

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Improve the Indoor Air Quality in Every Room

Asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening respiratory disease that affects the quality of life for millions of Americans.

• Environmental asthma triggers: are found around the home and can be eliminated with simple steps.
• Don’t allow smoking in your home or car.
• Dust and clean your home regularly.
• Clean up mold and fix water leaks.
• Wash sheets and blankets weekly in hot water.
• Use allergen-proof mattress and pillow covers.
• Keep pets out of the bedroom and off soft furniture.
• Control pests—close up cracks and crevices and seal leaks; don’t leave food out.

SOURCE: www.epa.gov