8 good reasons to lose weight!

30 Friday Aug 2019

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There are 8 more reasons to get down to a healthy weight. Because obesity has been linked to 8 additional cancers. After reviewing more than one-thousand studies, the New England Journal of Medicine found “excess body fat” is linked to an increased risk of developing gastric, liver, gallbladder, pancreatic, ovarian, thyroid, blood and brain cancers. Obese people were found to have nearly 2 times the risk of liver cancer, 5 times the risk for esophageal cancer, and 7 times more for uterine cancer. And as your weight goes up, so does the risk. Those are 8 good reasons to get healthy!

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Which is healthier: A propane grill or charcoal?

14 Wednesday Aug 2019

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Scientists say: Propane has the edge. Here’s why… In studies, meat grilled over charcoal contained more carcinogens – or cancer-causing compounds – than meat grilled over propane flames. That’s because when fat drips from the meat, it creates a toxic smoke that coats what you’re cooking. And charcoal makes more smoke than propane. Plus, charcoal burns hotter – so there’s more char on the meat, which is also carcinogenic. Now, a propane grill isn’t harmless, it’s just less harmful. So to make any cookout healthier, trim the fat off your meats, so there are fewer drippings. Next: Marinate your meat before cooking. By soaking burgers, chicken or steaks in a marinade of lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, and herbs, you can cut the formation of cancer-causing compounds by 90%. Finally, flip your burgers more often. That also reduces the amount of carcinogens that form.

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Sunscreen: Apply and reapply often!

22 Monday Jul 2019

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Let’s say you never lie out in the sun… unless you’re on vacation. And then, for that week, you burn yourself to a crisp. That intense, intermittent sun exposure is WORSE than getting daily doses of sun. It increases the risk of melanoma more than regular exposure – like getting 15 minutes every day on your afternoon walk. That daily exposure isn’t without its own risks – but it increases a less-deadly form of skin cancer: Basal cell carcinoma. Which usually comes from cumulative sun damage. But those annual bake-a-thons at the beach are more deadly. Because that intense blast of sun overwhelms your system, weakening your skin’s defenses against melanoma. The Stanford Cancer Institute calls it “an extreme assault to our DNA.” It’s like smoking a carton of cigarettes all at once, instead of a pack a day. They’re both bad – but the carton will get you sick a lot faster. So on your daily walk – or your once-a-year beach vacation – make sure you wear SPF and reapply often.

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Do you only exercise on the weekend?

11 Thursday Jul 2019

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Did you know it’s now okay if you’re a Weekend Warrior, and only have time to exercise on the weekends? A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found what really matters is that you get 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. So, an hour of hiking on Saturday, an hour-long bike ride Sunday, and a few brisk dog walks will get you to your goal. And that 150 minutes of exercise is linked to a lower risk of death from all causes, including heart disease and cancer. And this recent study tells us this holds true whether you only sweat on the weekends, or you spread those exercise sessions out through the week. Yes, it’s now okay to be a Weekend Warrior.

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Watch how many fried potatoes you eat…

26 Friday Apr 2019

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…because there’s a link between fried potatoes, as in French fries and potato chips, and skin cancer. It’s down to a chemical called acrylamide, which is formed when foods are fried, especially starchy ones, like potatoes.

It’s a toxic chemical known to cause reproductive problems and birth defects. It’s also found in cigarette smoke. But new research has found it raises a person’s risk of skin cancer by 13% over time. In fact, several potato chip companies settled a lawsuit… and agreed to change their manufacturing process to reduce the amount of acrylamide formed during the frying process. So limit the amount of fried potatoes you eat to reduce your risk of skin cancer.

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Ladies – here’s another reason to floss your teeth daily:

02 Tuesday Apr 2019

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It could reduce your risk for breast cancer! Researchers at the University of Buffalo found women with gum disease have a 14% higher risk for breast cancer. They believe it’s because mouth bacteria enters the bloodstream – where it can contribute to chronic inflammation, and compromise breast tissue over time. So, daily flossing is key to preventing gum disease… and pay special attention to your molars. They’re set wider apart, so more food particles get stuck there, boosting bacterial growth.

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Chocolate may save your life!

05 Tuesday Feb 2019

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Here’s something that surprised me: Eating chocolate may help prevent colon cancer! That’s according to research from Spain’s Institute of Food Science and Technology. They found that rats with cancer that ate a cocoa-rich diet for 8 weeks had fewer lesions and tumors, compared to rats on a cocoa-free diet. The researchers believe it’s because the polyphenols in cocoa reduce the oxidative damage caused by free radicals. They also cut the communication between cancerous cells that encourage them to grow, and – instead – encourage cancer cells to DIE. And since the cancer-fighting substances in cocoa aren’t absorbed well in the small intestine, they end up in the large intestine – AKA the colon – with their full powers still intact. But as it is with almost all good news on chocolate – it’s dark chocolate that does the trick for colon cancer, which has 70% cacao content.

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Here’s another reason to embrace your love for coffee and tea:

26 Wednesday Sep 2018

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Your favorite caffeinated beverage could help you stay younger – and healthier – longer! That’s according to Dr. David Furman, director of the Stanford Institute for Immunity and Infection.

He and his research team studied chronic inflammation – which gradually increases as we age. It’s linked to almost every single big-time disease, including heart problems, cancer, joint disorders and Alzheimer’s. And in the study, the participants with the lowest levels of inflammation – at any age – had one surprising thing in common: They all drank caffeinated beverages. And the more caffeine they consumed – up to 5 cups of coffee a day – the lower their inflammation levels… and the less likely they were to have symptoms of worsening health, like high blood pressure or hardening of the arteries.

So, why is caffeine such an effective anti-inflammatory? Because it greatly reduces activity along the body’s inflammatory gene pathway – and helps short-circuit the normal body-wide inflammation linked to aging.

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Don’t keep your lips zipped!

06 Thursday Sep 2018

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Ladies, if you want to live longer, and reduce your risk of depression and irritable bowel syndrome – don’t keep your lips zipped when you’re fighting with your partner. Chronic disease expert Dr. Elaine Eaker conducted a 10-year study. And she found that women who forced themselves to keep their mouths shut during arguments were 4 times more likely to die during the study – compared to women who expressed themselves freely. That’s because swallowing your anger, frustration and disappointment can lead to chronic stress – which can trigger everything from high blood pressure, to heart disease, strokes, and even cancer.

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Here’s another strong reason to adopt a Mediterranean Diet

24 Tuesday Jul 2018

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You’ll have a 62% lower risk of developing malignant breast cancer. According to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, women on a Mediterranean Diet, who consumed 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil a day, got the biggest benefit. It’s down to the oil’s antioxidants, which have been shown to kill cancer cells and halt tumor growth. So splash some extra virgin olive oil on your pasta, in your salad, and as a marinade with herbs on chicken or fish.

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8 good reasons to lose weight!

Which is healthier: A propane grill or charcoal?

Sunscreen: Apply and reapply often!

Do you only exercise on the weekend?

Watch how many fried potatoes you eat…

Ladies – here’s another reason to floss your teeth daily:

Chocolate may save your life!

Here’s another reason to embrace your love for coffee and tea:

Don’t keep your lips zipped!

Here’s another strong reason to adopt a Mediterranean Diet