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ABCD method for detecting skin cancer

The ABCD Method of Recognizing Skin Cancer

Could your mole be skin cancer? How do you know? The American Cancer Society developed the ABCD method as a guideline to help people determine if spots on their skin are benign or possibly malignant How do you know? The American Cancer Society developed the ABCD method as a guideline to help people determine if spots on their skin are benign or possibly malignant.

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waist circumference

Why Your Waist Circumference Is Important

It is now understood that, for certain serious diseases, where your body stores fat is more significant than your overall weight. Your waist circumference, in particular, is seen as a key measurement incorrectly assessing your level of risk.

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stress and weight gain

3 Surprising Ways Stress Causes Weight Gain

Although intuitively you might think stress would cause weight loss, often the opposite is true. Stress can cause weight gain and redistribution with more fat settling around your tummy and waistline. Have you ever wondered why stress causes weight gain? Here are three reasons why and steps you can take to prevent stress-related weight gain.

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insulin resistance

The Connection Between Insulin Resistance and Aging

Science is interested in aging. In fact, there is a whole field dedicated to the study of aging. Researchers who study centenarians have discovered three things that all people of advanced age have in common: low-sugar diets, low triglyceride levels, and low levels of insulin resistance. Of these factors, the most important is insulin resistance rates.

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