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Anti-Cancer Foods:Peaches and Plums

[ 0 ] September 7, 2010

Women over 45 take note! Research scientists at Texas A&M identify two compounds found in stone fruit that kill cancer cells while not harming normal cells

peaches and plums

A recent study performed at Texas A&M University revealed that peaches and plums may present an even sweeter, juicier treat in their ability to fight breast cancer. According to research scientists Dr. Luis Cisneros-Zevallos and Dr. David Byrne from AgriLife Research at Texas A&M, extracts found in commercial varieties of peaches and plums have been shown to kill breast cancer cells while not harming normal cells.

The AgriLife research scientists identified two phenolic compounds within the Rich Lady peach and Black Splendor plum that are responsible for killing the cancer cells. Phenols are organic compounds that occur in fruits and may affect traits such as aroma, taste or color. Stone fruits such as peaches and plums have especially high levels of phenols.

The objective of the study was to evaluate the cancer suppression activity of extracts from a commercial variety of a yellow-fleshed peach and a red-fleshed plum and identify the phenolic fractions that may possess potential as chemopreventive and/or chemotherapeutic natural compounds. Based on analysis of phenolic compounds, both peach and plum extracts effectively inhibited the proliferation of the estrogen independent MDA-MB-435 breast cancer cells while not affecting normal cells.

The researchers concluded that the phenolic compounds examined in breast cancer and normal cells (in-vitro studies) and confirmed in mice models (in-vivo studies) have potential as chemopreventive dietary compounds, however, more research is required before understanding this application to humans.

More information about the research is available at MyFruitMyBody.com.

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Ovarian Cancer Awareness: Wear Teal September 3!

[ 1 ] September 1, 2010

THOUSANDS WEAR TEAL ACROSS THE USA TO RAISE AWARENESS OF OVARIAN CANCER

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Bracelet

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance launches the “United States of Teal”

Women Over 45 and their younger sisters!  September marks the nationwide observance of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, as designated by the President of the United States. The first Friday in September — September 3, 2010 — is National Teal Day and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance will lead the efforts of thousands of Americans wearing teal to increase awareness about the deadly disease. Teal is the ovarian cancer community’s color and serves as a reminder that ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all the cancers of the reproductive system and a leading cause of cancer death among women.

Kicking off Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance has introduced its latest effort at generating awareness about ovarian cancer. To visually illuminate a disease that kills nearly 15,000 women a year, each State of the Union that demonstrates its commitment to advocating on behalf of the women it represents will be highlighted in teal on the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s website until the entire map of the United States is filled with teal resolve.

“September is our opportunity to significantly increase awareness. We must use every means available to us to get the message out about the risk factors, symptoms and options for women, and this new endeavor helps highlight this issue – state by state,” explains Karen Orloff Kaplan, CEO of the organization. “Any attempt to spread the word, whether it’s by posting a blog entry, handing out symptom cards or writing to our local papers and our congressmen, gets us that much closer to a solution.”

In addition to wearing teal, corporations and organizations are jumping on board to help the cause. More than fifty Partner Member organizations of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance are hosting events including health fairs, walks/runs and fundraisers. Costco, the grocery store chain, is educating their shoppers about ovarian cancer by running Public Service Announcements at all of their 400+ locations. Georgetown Cupcake of the TLC hit show, DC Cupcakes, has created a special cupcake featuring the Teal ribbon called “Teal Velvets” and are donating 100% of the proceeds to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Lifetime Television is educating their viewers with a morning show featuring ovarian cancer survivor and Board President for the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, Annette Leal Mattern.

“It’s remarkable that what started out as a small group of survivors getting together for support and community, has turned into a national movement, bringing together leaders from the government, science, medicine and the general community – all devoted to the power of teal and finding a test and a cure for this disease,” says Mattern.

For a full listing of September activities, visit www.ovariancancer.org.

The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is the foremost advocate for women with ovarian cancer in the United States. To advance the interests of women with ovarian cancer, the organization advocates at a national level for increases in research funding for the development of an early detection test, improved health care practices, and life-saving treatment protocols.  The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance educates health care professionals and raises public awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is a 501 (c) (3) organization established in 1997.

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Yoga For Osteoporosis: Book Reveiw– Women over 45

[ 0 ] August 4, 2010

Women are as Likely to Die from Hip Fracture as Breast Cancer!

HIp Fracture

Listen to these terrifying facts:

  • Osteoporosis is responsible for 1.5 million fractures per year
  • 1/3 of women will fracture their hip before the age of 80
  • After reaching the age of 50, the mortality rate of in the first year following a hip fracture is 25%

Forty-four million Americans suffer from low bone mass. Drugs and surgeries can alleviate pain, but study after study has shown that exercise is the best treatment, specifically low-impact, bone-strengthening exercises- hence, yoga. YOGA FOR OSTEOPOROSIS: The Complete Guide is a comprehensive, user-friendly medical yoga program designed for the management and prevention of osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis leads to painful fractures due to loss of bone mass; yoga strengthens bones without endangering joints; it stands to reason that yoga is the perfect therapy for osteoporosis. In their book Dr. Loren Fishman, and Ellen Saltonstall, who between them have seven decades of clinical experience, help readers understand osteoporosis and give a spectrum of exercises for beginners and experts. In the book, the authors discuss:

§       How to identify risk factors for osteoporosis and use yoga to counteract them
§       Yoga as a supplement and/or alternative to prescription medicine
§       The misconception of osteoporosis as a disease that strictly affects women
§       The under-diagnosis of men with osteoporosis

Still Blonde small Chief Blonde remarks:  I found the book Yoga for Osteoporosis sobering.  My mom has Osteoporosis.  My grandmother died from her body literally breaking apart.  Yet, I sit here day after day, and do nothing.  Why?  Lazy?  I would say just plain STUPID.  So after reading this book, not only can I highly recommend it, but I am getting out my Wii and starting the Yoga exercise plan.   Check back with me and hold me accountable.

The book contain over 350 illustrations, varied exercises depending on your Osteoporosis stage, and many helpful tips to push and convince you to get off your butt now BEFORE it’s too late.

Tell me, what do you do to prevent bone loss?

Blog Note:  Chief Blonde was given a review copy of the book Yoga for Osteoporosis.

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Women over 45–Chances of Hot Flashes and Other New Findings

[ 2 ] August 4, 2010

Latest RESEARCH indicates your chances of SEVERE Hot Flashes are 33%

hot flashes women over 45

Recent research (Study of Women’s Health across the Nation) on hot flashes/menopause indicates that:

  • A third of women don’t have any hot flashes, another third have a tolerable problem, and another third are complete monsters very affected.
  • Heavy women suffer from hot flashes the most.  When heavy women lose weight, they receive marked relief from their hot flashes.
  • Women who smoke go through Menopause earlier.  Gosh, for some of us, stopping our menstrual periods might be motivation to smoke–but menopause could be worse.
  • If you are highly anxious prior to menopause–watch out–your symptoms might get worse.
  • African American women (82%) report the highest incident of hot flashes, followed by Whites and Hispanics (68%) and then Asian women (58%).
  • The study draws no conclusions yet on the effects of diet, caffine, alcohol and exercise.

What are you doing to combat HOT flashes?

Source: SWAN–Study of Women’s Health across the NATION

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Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Costs 2010

[ 3 ] July 8, 2010

What would you pay to Alter your Looks?

hillary Clinton

62 year old Hillary Clinton

I have often wondered what various facial procedure cost, haven’t you?   When I had the opportunity to ask a leading group of facial surgeons that question, here is the results that they provided: 

Facial surgery costs

Costs reflect doctors’ fees only.  Additional costs for anesthesia, hospital fees, etc.  must be considered.   Facelifts were the most expensive procedure followed by hair transplants, revision surgery and rhinoplasty.

Darryl hannah plastic surgery

Darryl hannah 50 years old

Other 2009 Trends:

  • Most procedures performed in 2009 were cosmetic non-surgical procedures (ie. botox)
  • Almost half of all patients receive multiple facial procedures at the same time. Of those patients 8 in every 10 are women.
  • People requesting cosmetic surgery to remain competitive in the workplace, patients more educated about plastic surgery, and more use of non-surgical procedures to delay surgical procedures top the list of trends seen in 2009.

Information provided by  AAFPRS (American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery), which  is the world’s largest association of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons – with over 2,700 members – whose cosmetic and reconstructive surgery focuses on the face, head and neck. Academy fellows and members are board certified and subscribe to a code of ethics. In addition, the AAFPRS provides consumers with free information and brochures and a list of qualified facial plastic surgeons in their area by visiting the AAFPRS Web site: www.aafprs.org

If you had unlimited funds, which facial procedure would you have performed, if any?

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May 26 is National Senior Health & Fitness Day! Women over 45

[ 0 ] May 26, 2010

FitnessUwear features Resistance Training!

 Attention Readers:  We will be having an awesome giveaway tomorrow from Banglz!  Come back for this great Giveaway!  I have been wearing Banglz in the car on my recent trip in to North Carolina.  So awesome.  I can constantly do arm rotations, raises, curls. These banglz are so cute, you’d have to look twice to realize they aren’t just a fun bracelet.  More details tomorrow! 

National Senior Health & Fitness Day is May 26, 2010. Resistance training could be one of the most important things seniors can include in their daily routines to ensure a healthier, happier life.   In addition to preventing osteoporosis, arthritis and other injuries, research shows that consistent resistance training improved memory performance and verbal concept formation among seniors.

In commemoration of this day, FitnessUwear wants to help seniors find an easy way to incorporate low-impact resistance training into their daily lives with no hassle – introducing Banglz (www.banglz.com), the comfortable, stylish wrist and ankle weight bands you can wear during the day with serious health and fitness benefits.

Banglz are comfy half-pound weighted bands wrapped in different stylish interchangeable sleeves. Just strap them on to match your outfit, and head out the door! By adding regular resistance training to your daily routine – running errands, gardening, walking, doing chores, or chasing the grandkids – you can help create muscle health that supports your overall strength, balance, bones, heart, metabolism, stress levels and more.

In one easy step, seniors can improve cognitive abilities, prevent chronic illnesses and lead an all-around healthier life for themselves and their families.  Because women after the age of 50 will lose one pound of muscle a year,

Banglz is the perfect addition to any daily routine to strengthen, burn and energize the body from the inside out.

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STD Awareness in Women over 45

[ 0 ] May 6, 2010
STD Awareness Month and Our Youth Obsession
This year, the CDC, Planned Parenthood, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and others are sponsoring a great STD awareness campaign by MTV to encourage young people to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases.  It’s called Get Yourself Tested or GYT and it’s a terrific campaign for National STD Awareness Month.
However, this campaign points to one inherent problem in our efforts to bring STD Awareness to the country – it targets the youth market and ignores trending disease rates in older age groups.  STDs do not disproportionally affect young people but marketing campaigns would make us believe that’s so.
While it is certainly critical to teach young people how to protect themselves, this important public health awareness effort needs to be broader in scope. The facts show that, according to the CDC, the highest number of newly acquired cases of HIV/AIDS have been found in middle-aged adults, ranging in age from 35 to 44. Following closely behind is the group aged 45 to 54 with the least affected age group being the young people – those aged 25 to 34.
Why might this be?
In a University of Chicago survey of single women ages 58 to 93, nearly 60% said they didn’t use a condom the last time they had sex. A May 2008 study conducted by the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene showed that among single people with at least two sexual partners, 56% of people over age 45 reported using condoms the last time they had sex, compared with 61% of 25-to-44-year-olds and 80% of 18-to-24-year-olds.
Even though the older, and assumed wiser, adults are not the focus of major sexual health awareness efforts, they are the ones taking the most risk. The new faces of HIV/AIDS and other STDs are not just gay men, the sexually promiscuous or intravenous drug users, it’s the woman over 50 who doesn’t use condoms because she’s not worried about getting pregnant. Or even the 42-year-old divorced dad who’s back on the dating scene again after many years and doesn’t know how to bring up the topic of using condoms or regular STD testing.
Viagra, Facebook, online dating, increased rates of midlife divorce, and a lack of awareness may all be contributing forces here. However, the reality is that STDs are no longer just an affliction of the young.
As grownups, it’s important for us not to follow the “do as I say, not as I do” mantra. STDs and their impacts are not taboo anymore, they are an important part of our regular health as adults.
So this STD Awareness Month, make sure you get the message. It’s important for people of all ages to hear it. STDs and HIV are preventable. Use condoms every time you have sexual contact.   Be sure to get STD tested and make smart decisions about your sexual health, like talking to your partner about testing.
Talking about STDs and getting tested is something we just don’t talk about with our friends and family.  We wish we could change this part of our culture. Even in a modern, enlightened society, we just don’t talk about sexual health. That’s unfortunate and contributes to a massive public health problem. If we talked about STDs in an open and honest way, we could make great strides in screening and treating sexually transmitted infections and disease. STD Awareness month is a great way to start to re-think this part of our health.  Let’s think about getting tested for STDs the way we think about recycling, eating organic food, staying fit, and all of the other things we do to make our bodies healthy and the world a healthier place.
 Guest Post by:  
By Michelle Sobel, co-founder of STDTestExpress.com and sexual health blogger on Unzipped, STD Test Express,

Blog Note:  No payment or compensation or products were provided for the post.

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Women over 45, Your Personal SPF: Determining Your Number

[ 0 ] April 26, 2010

sun-facts-understanding-spf-ratings-200px.jpgThe Basics
Sun protection is an everyday must for anyone concerned with keeping their skin in top shape (and that includes avoiding wrinkles, brown discolorations, building collagen, keeping skin firm, and even preventing skin cancer). SPF 15 is the minimum rating to look for and greater is better for some skin colors and conditions; all sunscreens must be liberally applied; and UVA protection is critical.

UVA protection depends on the active ingredients in the product you are using so be sure one or more of these active ingredients are included: avobenzone (sometimes listed as butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane), titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, Mexoryl (ecamsule) or, outside the U.S., Tinosorb.  

Decisions, Decisions
There are several important factors that influence how you choose and should apply a sunscreen:

  1. How long you are going to be in the sun or sitting next to a window (UVA radiation, the sun’s most damaging rays, come through windows). The longer you are going to be in the sun or exposed to UVA radiation via windows the higher the SPF number you need to look for.
  2. Are you willing to apply your chosen sunscreen liberally? No matter what SPF rating you choose, you have to apply it liberally. If you aren’t applying it liberally always go for a higher number to assure you are getting as much sunscreen ingredients on your skin as possible.
  3. Will you be swimming or perspiring heavily? If so, go for sunscreens labeled water resistant or very water resistant. Be sure to reapply as directed, especially after toweling off.

You’ll also want to take into consideration your skin type and whether or not you’ll be wearing makeup.

  1. Those with normal to dry skin should use sunscreens in a lotion or cream base.
  2. Those with oily or combination skin should go for sunscreens formulated in a lightweight lotion with a matte finish, a liquid, or an alcohol-free gel base. Many spray-on sunscreens are excellent for oily skin.
  3. If you’re going to be wearing foundation, you can choose a foundation with sunscreen and pair it with a moisturizer with sunscreen and a pressed powder with sunscreen!

What’s Your Rating?
Your ideal SPF number is a multiplication figure based on your skin color and the SPF number on the product.

Identify Your Skin Color:

level1.jpg Level 1 skin is very fair and often freckled. It burns easily within about 20 minutes of direct sun exposure and never tans. This is common for people with blue eyes and blonde or red hair.
 level2.jpg  Level 2 skin is fair to light and often burns with about 30 minutes of direct sun exposure. Tanning may occur but is minimal. This is common in people with blue, green, or hazel eyes and red, blonde, or light brown hair.
 level3.jpg  Level 3 skin is light to medium or olive and sometime burns with about 40 minutes of direct sun exposure. Tanning is possible, but typically sunburn happens first. This level can apply to those of any hair or eye color.
 level4.jpg  Level 4 skin is medium to tan skin that rarely burns but can turn pink in about 60 to 90 minutes of direct sun exposure yet often tans easily. This is commong for people with dark hair and eyes.
 level5.jpg  Level 5 skin is brown to dark brown skin that very rarely burns and tans easily in about two hours of sun exposure. Those with dark hair and eyes and of Middle Eastern or African-American descent are usually at this level.
 level6.jpg  Level 6 skin is black skin that never burns and always tans, though a tan is usually not apparent due to depth of natural skin color.

REGARDLESS OF YOUR SKIN COLOR AND HOW EASILY YOU TAN, WRINKLES, SKIN DISCOLORATIONS, AND SKIN CANCERS ARE PRIMARILY CAUSED BY UNPROTECTED SUN EXPOSURE!
Next, Do the Math:

  • Your Level of Sunburn Risk x by the SPF Rating = Safe Sun Exposure for Your Skin Color
  • The SPF number is a rating that determines how long you can stay in the sun without burning when you wear that product without needing to reapply it. It does not indicate quality of protection, just length of time. Here’s how to do the math. If you have:
    • Level 1 skin (very fair): That means you usually get a burn in about 15 to 20 minutes of unprotected sun exposure. Determining your skin’s response to various SPF ratings works like this:

      • SPF 15 x 20 minutes = 300 minutes (5 hours) of protection
      • SPF 30 x 20 minutes = 600 minutes (10 hours) of protection
      • SPF 45 x 20 minutes = 900 minutes (15 hours) of protection
    • Level 2 skin (fair to light): That means you usually get a burn in about 30 minutes of unprotected sun exposure. Determining your skin’s response to various SPF ratings works like this:
      • SPF 15 x 30 minutes = 450 minutes (7.5 hours) of protection
      • SPF 30 x 30 minutes = 900 minutes (15 hours) of protection
      • SPF 45 x 30 minutes = 1,350 minutes (22.5 hours) of protection
    • Level 3 skin (light to medium/olive): That means you usually get a burn in about 40 minutes of unprotected sun exposure. Determining your skin’s response to various SPF ratings works like this:
      • SPF 15 x 40 minutes = 600 minutes (10 hours) of protection
      • SPF 30 x 40 minutes = 1,200 minutes (20 hours) of protection
      • SPF 45 x 40 minutes = 1,800 minutes (30 hours) of protection
    • Level 4 skin (medium to tan): That means you usually get a burn in about 60 minutes of unprotected sun exposure. Determining your skin’s response to various SPF ratings works like this:
      • SPF 15 x 60 minutes = 900 minutes (15 hours) of protection
      • SPF 30 x 60 minutes = 1,800 minutes (30 hours) of protection
      • SPF 45 x 60 minutes = 2,700 minutes (45 hours) of protection
    • Level 5 and Level 6 skin (brown to dark brown or black): That means you usually get a burn in about 120 minutes (2 hours) of unprotected sun exposure. Determining your skin’s response to various SPF ratings works like this:
      • SPF 15 x 120 minutes = 1.800 minutes (*30 hours) of protection
      • SPF 30 x 120 minutes = 3,600 minutes (60 hours) of protection
      • SPF 45 x 120 minutes = 5,400 minutes (90 hours) of protection

*Note that level 5 and 6 skin should do just fine with a well-formulated sunscreen rated SPF 15. However, liberal applications is still important. If you do not think you’ll be applying the sunscreen as liberally as you should, consider a sunscreen rated SPF 30. 

This helpful tips were provided by  from Paula Begoun, author of “Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter without Me.”  You can also read Paula recommendations for Sun Protection by clicking here.  

Blog Note:  No compensation or product was provided in exchange for this blog post. 

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Top 10 Things Women over 45 Should Know About Fibroids

[ 0 ] April 26, 2010

The Fibroid Treatment Collective (FTC) (http://www.fibroids.com) offers “Top 10 Things Women Should Know About Fibroids.”

 Fibroid tumors are benign (non-cancerous) growths that appear on the muscular wall of the uterus. They range in size from microscopic to masses that fill the entire abdominal cavity, in some cases, as large as a five month pregnancy.  The Top 10 Things every Women over 45 should know are:

1.      Uterine fibroids can affect women of all ages, but are most common in women ages 40 to 50.

2.      Depending on size, location and number of fibroids, common symptoms include:
•       Pelvic pain and pressure
•       Excessive bleeding, including prolonged periods and passage of clots, which can lead to anemia.
•       Abdominal swelling
•       Pressure on the bladder, leading to frequent urination
•       Pressure on the bowel, leading to constipation and bloating
•       Infertility

3.      No one is sure why women develop fibroids which affect 40% of women over 35 years in America and have a high rate of incidence among African Americans.  There is a possible link between uterine fibroid tumors and estrogen production.

4.      Fibroids are diagnosed with an ultrasound in their gynecologist’s office.  Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is also used to determine how fibroids can be treated and provide information about any underlying disease.

5.      Uterine fibroids can be treated with surgery, including hysterectomy, which removes the entire uterus, and myomectomy, which removes the fibroids but leaves the uterus. Both are major surgeries.

6.      Approximately 600,000 hysterectomies are performed annually in the United States, about 300,000 due to uterine fibroids.

7.      Over 50 percent of women who get hysterectomies have their ovaries removed, rendering them infertile.

8.      Embolization has emerged as the safest, simplest, cost effective way to treat fibroids. Embolization requires a very small incision. Embolization basically cures fibroids by starving them.

9.      Uterine Fibroid Embolization has an overall success rate of 94 percent.

10.     Recurrence after embolization has not occurred. This is one of its major advantages over myomectomy, where fibroids which have been surgically removed often grow back.

Women interested in learning more can join a live chat Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. PST at www.fibroids.com.  A national fibroid webinar is scheduled for Saturday, May 15th at 10 a.m. PT – visit http://www.fibroids.com/about-ftc/upcoming-events for more information.

Blog Note:  Blogger did not receive any compensation or products in exchange for posting this information.   The FTC and fibroids.com  is a for profit group.  All the facts above were provided by fibroids.com and are exclusively their opinion and based on their researched facts.

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Bladder Control–“Be TENAcious” Campaign with 57 year old Six-Time Olympian–Women Over 45

[ 0 ] April 16, 2010

 

Campaign  Inspires Millions of Women Facing Bladder Control Issues to Live Life Fully
 Anne Abernathy– 57 year 6 Time Olympic Champion

More than 1 in 4 women over 40 face bladder control issues and many are suffering in silence and not seeking out solutions that can enable them to lead the lives they desire. That is why SCA, through its TENA® brand, is launching its latest advocacy campaign designed to open a dialog, inform and inspire women to overcome the challenges of bladder control issues with a simple message – Be TENAacious!
Tenacious is defined by Merriam-Webster as “persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired,” and embodies the mission of the “Be TENAcious” campaign. Starting in April, TENA®, the globally-leading brand of bladder protection products and services, will begin to highlight real, tenacious women who are confronting the condition head-on in order to help the millions of women with bladder control issues break their silence. Leading the charge will be Anne Abernathy (57), the six-time Olympic luger who has made a career of breaking barriers – and will now add bladder control issues to her list. Anne will share her inspiring story about her experience with bladder control issues to kick off the campaign that will also feature educational content developed by HealthyWomen, the nation’s leading independent health information source for women.
About Anne Abernathy
Anne Abernathy is no stranger to facing challenges. She holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest woman ever to compete in the Winter Olympics and is the first woman over fifty to participate in the Winter Games, single-handedly changing the perception of age in her sport (leading to her nickname “Grandma Luge”). Her eighteen-year Olympic career started after the age of thirty, when most athletes typically retired, and continued through life-threatening injuries, cancer, and sixteen knee surgeries. She is now featured in the book, “Women of True Grit,” written by Eddie Hand and Tina Savas. Anne will serve as the first spokeswoman for the Be TENAcious campaign, sharing her unique views and experiences on overcoming personal and professional challenges including bladder control issues.
“Throughout my life, I have not been afraid to tackle the many obstacles that have stood in my way. Having experienced bladder control issues first hand, I know that for many women, the thought of admitting to the condition would be more stressful than even racing down a luge track at 80 miles per hour. That is why I am excited to join with TENA and am so passionate about helping motivate and inspire the millions of women facing the same condition to not let it deter them from achieving their goals,” said Be TENAcious spokeswoman, Anne Abernathy.
Women Are Suffering in Silence
Be TENAcious is the latest extension of the TENA Bladder Talk campaign, launched in 2009 to get women to open up about bladder control issues. The BladderTalk survey of 780 women in the U.S. and Canada found that nearly 40 percent of women with bladder control issues have never discussed their condition with anyone and – despite its severe emotional toll – 43 percent of them have never done anything about their symptoms. 
 
For more information about the program and female bladder control issues, visit www.BeTENAcious.net (www.BeTENAcious.ca to be live in May 2010), www.tena.us (or www.tena.ca) and www.HealthyWomen.org.
Blog Note:  No compensation or products were provided in exchange for this blog post.  
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