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February 25, 2020
Exercise does a body goodDaily workouts can help strengthen your body for the fight ahead, and brighten your mood and outlook on life. They can also improve your balance and self-worth, alleviate stress and symptoms of fatigue, and help with weight control.
February 4, 2020
World Cancer Day: A positive, proactive approach to cancerWorld Cancer Day seeks to raise awareness and urge governments to take action against the disease, ultimately to save millions of lives.
January 29, 2020
Physicians should lead by example to combat the obesity epidemicDr. Damien Hansra urges doctors to lose weight and lead by example in the battle against obesity.
January 22, 2020
Already quit your New Year’s resolutions? Consider your cancer riskMany of the most common New Year’s resolutions may help reduce your risk of cancer. Learn more
January 2, 2020
How stress affects your healthCancer patients not only contend with the stress of everyday life, they also face worries associated with a diagnosis, the challenges of treatment, and fear of recurrence. It’s important to find healthy coping strategies, as prolonged stress can take a toll on your overall health.
December 18, 2019
Radon and lung cancer: What to know to reduce your riskCigarette smoking causes at least 80 percent of lung cancer deaths in the United States. Less commonly known is lung cancer’s connection to radon.
November 25, 2019
Registry aims to track firefighters’ higher cancer riskMen and women on America’s fire departments often are exposed to toxic smoke, asbestos and other substances that may increase their cancer risk. As a result, these first responders are diagnosed with cancer at a higher rate than the general population.
November 20, 2019
Busting myths: Can a diet rich in herbs and spices prevent cancer and disease?Touting the health benefits of herbs and spices is a multibillion-dollar industry. But many health claims are, at best, inconclusive.
November 6, 2019
Many unaware of HPV-cancer link, as related cancer rates riseEven though HPV-related cancer rates continue to rise, a recent survey found that most Americans don’t know about the connection between HPV and cancer.
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