Risk of Cancer
Cancer is a diagnosis no one wants to receive. It’s a disease that has both genetic and lifestyle components. It’s most important to eat a healthy diet and stay physically active, but could having a healthy vitamin D level lower your risk?
Losing weight is a challenge for many people. You might wonder how much weight you have to lose to benefit your health. Research shows that only a small amount of weight loss can positively impact your health. Find out more.
Meat and dairy are a good source of protein and other key nutrients but it’s best to eat everything in moderation. A new study shows that meat and dairy may raise the levels of an antibody linked with inflammation and cancer. Find out what this study shows and its health implications.
One way to lower your risk of health problems, including cancer, is to eat a healthy diet. In fact, experts believe that we can prevent at least 30% of cancers through lifestyle. Do some sources recommend eating an antioxidant-rich diet? Is there evidence that antioxidants reduce the risk of cancer. Find out what a new study shows.
Exercise lowers the risk of a number of health problems that shorten lifespan. studies even show a link between physical activity and a reduced risk of some forms of cancer. What type of exercise is best and how much exercise do you need? Here’s what research shows.
Cancer is a scary word, especially if you hear it from your own doctor. Genetic factors may increase the risk of some forms of cancer but lifestyle factors can lower the odds of developing this common disease that manifests in a variety of tissues and organs. One such lifestyle factor is exercise. How many types of cancer can exercise lower the risk of?
It’s common knowledge that junk food isn’t good for you. But do you know all of the reasons why? Here are six reasons you should steer clear of highly processed convenience food and fast food. Some of them may surprise you!
We hear a lot about the perils of eating sugar. We know it contributes to obesity, poor metabolic health, and, possibly, other health conditions. But, what about cancer? Does eating sugar also increase the risk of developing cancer?
We know that sugar isn’t healthy and it’s a source of empty calories. But, does consuming a diet high in sugar increase the risk of cancer as well? Here’s what science says.
Cancers are one of the top three causes of death in Western countries. If the idea of getting cancer frightens you, you might wonder if cancer is a preventable disease and what percent of cases can be blamed on lifestyle? Here’s what research shows.
We know that what you eat impacts your risk of cancer – but what about the micronutrients you take in through diet? Does a deficiency in certain micronutrients increase the risk of cancer? Find out what we know so far.
You probably know some of the common risk factors for breast cancer. Anything that damages cells likely increases the risk of developing a malignancy. More recently, studies show that these five factors may place you at higher risk for developing cancer.
