Tag: cancer risk

Can regular exercise reduce the risk of cancer?

Can regular exercise reduce the risk of cancer? Scientists still do not have a cure for cancer, however, they have many ideas about which foods may increase our risk of getting the disease. Statistically, they also know that regular exercise reduces the risk as well according to the NY Times. Colorectal cancer in particular has reduced risk with those who are physically active. Physical activity increases gut motility moving waste through the gut faster. A recent study suggests the answer may be in the blood itself.  Apparently, exercise increase inflammation in the bloodstream and as a result, they see fewer Read More »

Being Obese for a decade or more raises cancer risk according to CNN.

Being Obese for a decade or more raises cancer risk according to CNN. Life is complex enough without it being side tracked by illness.  Cancer seems to be everywhere (or so it seems according to the media).   Most of us know someone who has died from the disease. Why does it occur and what are the risk factors? According to a recent CNN article, cancer rates are higher for women who are obese for a decade or more.”A new longitudinal study on postmenopausal women, published in the journal PLOS Medicine on Tuesday, reveals that the duration of having a high Read More »

Two healthy food based alternatives you can take to reduce heart attack and cancer risk naturally instead of a daily aspirin.

Two healthy food-based alternatives you can take to reduce heart attack and cancer risk naturally instead of daily aspirin. Recently, the NY Times discussed the latest recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force.  Published in the Annals of Internal Medicine for people aged 50-69, the daily dosage of aspirin reduces the risk of stroke, heart attacks, and even colorectal cancer.  Aspirin, it is important to note does not prevent anything, but it statistically can reduce population risk.  In other words, statistically, the studies show a benefit however your mileage may vary. According to the NY Times article, “the evidence Read More »

Does a high protein diet increase cancer risk, or are we just confusing and scaring the public again?

Does a high protein diet increase cancer risk, or are we just confusing and scaring the public again? Yesterdays headlines of High-protein diets: Bad for the middle-aged, good for the elderly (read the article here) hit the news wires and paper stands with great fanfare, but is it true, or just scientific data being misused? For most of us, one study says one thing, another refutes it. An inside source who saw this paper as it was offered for publication initially in another journal that turned it down thought the study was faulty as were the conclusions. Others who have Read More »