Health Matters
October 2017 Newsletter
October is women's health month. Certain chronic diseases are more likely to affect women. Here's how:
  • According to the American Diabetes Association, women with diabetes are also more likely to have a heart attack, and at a younger age, than women without diabetes.
  • The number of women dying from lung cancer each year has nearly doubled over the past 30 years, according to the American Lung Association.
  • Susan G. Komen reports that breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the world today, with about 1.3 million people diagnosed annually.
  • Women are more likely to be affected by Alzheimer's disease, whether as patients or caregivers. According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly two-thirds of the more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s are women, and two-thirds of the more than 15 million Americans providing care and support for someone with Alzheimer’s disease are women.
  • Women who experience high levels of stress during pregnancy have a 25-60% higher risk for preterm delivery, even after accounting for the effects of other established risk factors, compared to women with low levels of stress.

Thank you for helping women and every Nebraskan affected by chronic disease by supporting Community Health Charities of Nebraska and our 22 member charities.
Medical Research Update
The American Diabetes Association and the Alzheimer’s Association have long talked about a possible link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease, as individuals with diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, have a lower level of cognitive function and are at higher risk for dementia than individuals without diabetes. Dr. Natalie Rasgon is a professor and ADA-funded researcher at Stanford University and is currently studying an injectable drug used to treat type 2 diabetes (liraglutide) and its effects on cognitive impairment. In addition to lowering blood glucose levels, liraglutide had positive effects on depression and memory in a 2015 study on mice. Dr. Rasgon has begun studying 80 adults between 50 and 70 years old who are at genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Each participant went through a 3-hour memory assessment, MRI and full endocrine workup. Then, after three months of receiving the drug or a placebo, the team repeated the tests and scans. The research team is still sorting data, and results have not yet been released.
Story of Caring
November 17 marks World Prematurity Day, where the March of Dimes helps bring awareness to premature birth. Learn more about how Danielle and her family were impacted by the March of Dimes, Nebraska & Western Iowa Market, in our featured story of caring.
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Wellness Challenge 
Do you know much caffeine is too much? Learn more here.
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Test Yourself
It's healthy lung month, and we want to make sure you know the warning signs of lung disease. Learn more here.
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Health Tip
October is women’s health month. Here are 6 ways to boost women’s health.
Featured Recipe
Are you looking to make your tailgate more healthy this year? Try these recipes for chicken poppers and roasted sweet potato rounds.
It's Easy to Support CHC-NE!
It's easy to support the health charities you care about! 
  • Participate in a workplace giving campaign in Omaha, Lincoln or Greater Nebraska. If your workplace doesn't currently support a campaign, contact us to see how to start one.
  • Use this AmazonSmile link when shopping to support Community Health Charities of Nebraska with your purchases.
  • Make a donation through our web site and give the gift of health! We appreciate your support!
  • Remember CHC-NE in your planned giving.
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