Category Archives: Cancer

Standing Up to Fight Cancer

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Kathy

Physical activity can play a critical role in reducing the risk of many diseases, including cancer. Research has found that long periods of inactivity, particularly sitting, can increase the chances of getting cancer even amoung people who exercise everyday. In … Continue reading →

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Ginger May Help Prevent Colon Cancer

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Kathy

Ginger root supplements may help tamp down markers for colon inflammation, a study finds. The study published online in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, included 30 men and women who were randomly assigned to take 2 grams of a ginger … Continue reading →

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COPD and Lung Cancer

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Kathy

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Eat to Beat Breast Cancer

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Kathy

Want to slash your risk of breast cancer by 11%? Getting 25g of fiber daily may do it, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Legumes are one of the most efficient ways to … Continue reading →

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Expert’ Opinions Changing on Cancer Screenings

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Kathy

After decades in which cancer screening was promoted as an unmitigated good, as the best–perhaps only–way for people to protect themselves from the ravages of a frightening disease, a pronounced shift is under way. Now, expert groups are proposing less … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer Myths—-Busted

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Kathy

There are, unfortunately, misconceptions about breast cancer. Getting your facts straight could save your life, according to the Centers for Disease Control snd Prevention. Breast cancer only affects older women. FALSE Breast cancer can occur at any age. For ages … Continue reading →

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Cancer Risk Factors

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Kathy

Many cancers can be contributed to lifestyle, but some risks cannot be prevented. “Family history, genetics and other factors all play rolls in cancer risk,” notes the National Cancer Institute. Among them: Age–Age is the #1 cancer risk factor. About … Continue reading →

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What should I do everyday to protect my skin?

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Kathy

Keep your skin healthy and protected from sun exposure by following these simple tips: 1. After showering or bathing in the morning, generously apply a moisturizer with broad-spectrum sunscreens with an SPF of at least 15. It’s important to protect … Continue reading →

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Digital Mammography:

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Kathy

Your Questions, Answered! What is mammography? Mammography is a way to detect abnormal growths or changes in the breast tissue. To perform mammography, a healthcare provider takes an x-ray, or picture, of the breast tissue. The x-ray is called a … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D & Melanoma

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Kathy

Vitamin D and calcium supplements may reduce the risk of melanoma in people who have a history of other types of skin cancer. Investigators studied more than 36,000 postmenopausal women who were randomly assigned to take either a placebo or … Continue reading →

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