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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By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA The top posts on Healthin30 include topics on social media in health care, patient engagement, importance of teamwork in medicine, and healthy living. Thank you for your insightful comments, tweets and postings to Facebook. — Social Media: Medical Social Networking – Part 2 [24 Comments 117 Tweets] This is a comprehensive post that delves into medical professionals, patients and hospitals engaging in Social Media. I give examples of medical…
Read More...Cancer-Fighting Workout Foods
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...Taking Action When Someone you Love May Need it the Most
Guest Post By Danielle Leach What do you do for your seriously ill loved one when you still have time with them, but not sure how much time before they die? So many people offered to help but I was at a loss when my son Mason was dying of cancer in 2007. Luckily, before Mason died, I had good friends that did many things for us that resulted in lifetime memories for our family…
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…
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