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3 Diet Changes That Can Help Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk
Published on: October 18, 2024
Discover 3 diet changes that can help lower your breast cancer risk. Learn how simple tweaks in your nutrition can contribute to cancer prevention.
How a Mediterranean Diet May Benefit Cancer Survivors
Published on: September 30, 2024
A Mediterranean diet may help cancer survivors live longer, according to an Italian study. Sticking to this diet can help people feel better and stay healthier.
Six Plan-ahead Tips to Eat Smarter This Holiday Season
Published on: November 19, 2021
Have a jolly, festive time at holiday parties this month while sticking to your healthy eating goals. Follow our tips to enjoy the season without having to pay for it later.
Get a Healthy Back-to-School Start
Published on: July 22, 2021
Put health on your back-to-school planning list this year. Vaccinations, nutritious lunches, and sleeping right are all part of the equation.
Making and Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
Published on: December 30, 2020
Some of the most common New Year's resolutions – to lose weight, exercise more, and quit smoking – are healthy habits that can help you lower your cancer risk and benefit you for the rest of your life.
American Cancer Society Updates Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity
Published on: June 9, 2020
The American Cancer Society has updated its guideline on diet and physical activity for cancer prevention. Staying at a healthy weight, staying active throughout life, following a healthy eating pattern, and avoiding or limiting alcohol may greatly reduce a person's lifetime risk of developing or dying from cancer.
Is Chocolate Good for You?
Published on: June 2, 2020
We wish the answer were simply yes! But it’s actually a bit more complicated than that. Learn what the science tells us about chocolate and its possible health benefits.
Grow Your Own Garden
Published on: May 12, 2020
Enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, create beauty, and grow your own food all at the same time! Learn more about the benefits of working in your own garden.
