Guest post submitted by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center When you think fiber, what comes to mind? Your favorite breakfast bar or a sugar substitute with added fiber? Think again! The best source of this important nutrient is natural plant-based foods. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), plant-based foods rich in dietary fiber may reduce your risk for colorectal cancer. That’s because the more fiber you consume, the less…
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Guest post submitted by: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center So you’ve committed to an exercise program! Good for you! But did you know that you can boost your results and energy level with just a few simple changes in your diet? Experts recommend fueling up within two to four hours of a workout. And it’s the fuels you use that determine how much your body benefits from your workout. By eating the…
Read More...Tips for Women at Every Age to Help Stay Healthy
Guest post submitted by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Life changes with every decade — from starting a career and family in your 20s and 30s to work-life balance, and saving for retirement in your 40s, 50s and 60s. And, as life changes so does your body. Just as you set personal and work-related milestones, you also should set health goals for every stage of life. And, we’ve created a plan to…
Read More...Alcohol and Cancer: What You Ought to Know
Guest post submitted by MD Anderson Cancer Center When you raise your glass at this year’s holiday toast, choose your beverage wisely. Research shows that drinking even a small amount of alcohol increases your chances of developing cancer, including oral cancer, breast cancer and liver cancer. Yet, other research shows that drinking small amounts of alcohol may protect the body against coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Some evidence even suggests that red wine…
Read More...Holiday Exercise Made Easy
Guest post submitted by MD Anderson Cancer Center Forget the excuses for not exercising this holiday season. Even if you’re too busy to make it to the gym or your usual spinning class, you can still get the 30 minutes of daily moderate physical activity that your body needs to help fight off many forms of cancer and other diseases. All it takes is adding some heart-pumping twists to the tasks already on your holiday…
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