 MELANOMA MONDAY
In a national effort to raise skin cancer awareness, Overlake dermatologists are offering a free skin cancer screening. Melanoma Monday is part of the American Academy of Dermatology's campaign to encourage early detection and teach prevention of skin cancer—the most common form of cancer in the U.S.
Join us for a FREE skin cancer screening.
• Monday, May 6
• Overlake Medical Center
• 5:30-8 p.m
• Space is limited; preregistration required. Please call 425-688-5259 for an appointment.
—Overlake Hospital Medical Center
STRENGTH VS. ENDURANCE
If you're strength training, give your muscles a one- to three-minute rest between sets, so your muscles have time to replenish their energy before pushing hard once again. But if you'd rather build your endurance, rest only 15 to 30 seconds between sets. These shorter breaks will also increase your cardiovascular threshold, since the shorter recovery time keeps your heart rate elevated.
— Sue Matyas, Fitness Director
 CALORIE COUNTING
As a woman, eating fewer than 1,200 calories a day to lose weight is ill advised. When you skimp under this, it could mean you're missing essential amounts of important nutrients—magnesium, folate and zinc. It could also mean that you temporary lose fluids or muscle, rather than permanently lose fat. To make sure you're losing in a healthy way, stop by the Wellness Department for advice or to enroll in one of our programs.
—Wendy Caamano, Wellness Coordinator
AN APPLE A DAY...
A 2012 study concluded that diet could influence how attractive you are to a prospective partner. Within just six weeks of eating more fruits and vegetables, the study subjects' skin color changed enough to make others think of them as being healthier and more attractive. So enjoy lots of brightly colored fruits and vegetables to make your skin glow!
—Laurelee Misseghers, Bellevue Club Registered Dietitian
 FARMERS MARKETS
Farmers markets open in many communities this month and offer a great place to stock up on locally grown fruits and vegetables. Overlake is proud to sponsor the Bellevue Farmers Market, located at First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue. Visit the market on Thursdays between 3 and 7 p.m. for wholesome and nutritious food options. Many growers raise their crops organically and can talk to you about their farming practices.
—Overlake Hospital Medical Center
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