“Brush your teeth, stand up straight, eat your vegetables,” we heard as kids. “New study links such-and-such vegetable to cancer reduction,” headlines trumpet. All well and good, some may say. But its can seem so vague in terms of actionable cancer prevention steps, it gets tuned out like the garbled “mwa mwa mwa” of Charlie [...]
Not soaking up the sun much this winter? It could lead to a Vitamin D deficiency. Multiple studies have linked lower levels of Vitamin D to an increased risk of colon cancer. As the blistery winter continues, many people’s natural source of Vitamin D, the sun, isn’t being utilized. Mayo Clinic notes that “as little [...]
According to the American Cancer Society, regular physical activity can significantly lower your lifetime risk for cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Research done by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis and the American Cancer Society have found that individuals get the most benefits from exercise if they do so [...]
According to the American Cancer Society, choosing a healthy diet is one way we can decrease our risk of cancer. Eat at least five servings of vegetables and fruits each day. These foods are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that lower risk of many cancers, including cancers of the lung, mouth, esophagus, stomach, and [...]
