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Summary of recent studies related to stress and cancer
Studies show psychological strain can accelerate tumors — could beta blockers slow them down? By Diana Kwon 04.07.2025 in Knowable magazine.
Daily physical activity, even at light intensities, linked to lower cancer risk
An NIH study finds that the number of steps taken daily may be more important for cancer risk than the intensity of activity. Read about the study here.
Mindfulness for Coping with Cancer with Dr. Carlson
Learn how mindfulness meditation can help people deal with feelings of uncertainty, sadness, depression, anxiety, and stress.
Stress as a cancer risk factor
In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that in the 121 Black and White women with breast cancer, perceived stress, perceived inadequate social support, perceived racial and ethn…
‘Alarming Disparities’ in Cancer Trends and Shift to Women, Younger Adults
In a study published in Medscape, researchers from the American Cancer Society noted that the cancer burden in the United States has shifted: “The most noteworthy finding is the shift in cancer burd…
Colorectal Cancer: Risks and Prevention. You Have the Power.
In this live Q&A with Dr.
Reducing use of personal care products with harmful chemicals results in reduction in breast tissue
In a study published in Science Direct, researchers found that reduction of daily-use parabens and phthalates reverses accumulation of cancer-associated phenotypes within disease-free breast tissue.
Growing Evidence Suggests Plant-Based Diets Reduce Cancer Risk
An article published in Medscape Medical News presented data from several studies indicating that a plant-based diet provides more protection against cancer.
Guide to Insurance-Reimbursed Group Visits
This is a comprehensive resource designed to help healthcare professionals seamlessly integrate the Anticancer Lifestyle Program (ACLP) into practices as billable Shared Medical Appointments.
Fitness, muscle strength, and reduced waistline could almost halve cancer patient deaths
(Excerpted from The Guardian, January 21, 2025. By Andrew Gregory) Analysis shows patients need to exercise and keep their weight down to reap maximum benefit.
Breast Cancer Risk Factors: Reducing Exposure to Harmful Chemicals
Learn the latest science on environmental factors that influence breast cancer risk and practical tips to reduce your exposures.
Associations of artificial sweetener intake with cardiometabolic disorders and mortality
A study about artificial sweeteners published in Cambridge University Press reported that greater consumers of artificial sweeteners are confronted with a higher risk of cardiometabolic disorders (hy…
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