Resources
Cancer Statistics for 2024, from the American Cancer Society
For a thorough compendium of cancer statistics for the United States in 2024, see this paper by the American Cancer Society.
Why it’s beneficial to eat the peels and skins of many fruits and vegetables
From the National Geographic, March 26, 2024, by Stacey Colino: Don’t trash the peels! The skins of fruits and veggies pack a nutritional punch Studies suggest that certain fruit and vegetable p…
Plastic Food Packaging Contains Endocrine- and Metabolism-Disrupting Chemicals
According to a study published in 2024 in Environmental Science & Technology, plastic food packaging contains both endocrine- and metabolism disrupting chemicals (EDCs and MDCs).
The complicated relationship between exercise and weight loss
Dr. Michael Greger presents fascinating information about the relationship between exercise and weight loss in this 5:50 minute video.
Busting Common Cancer Food Myths
Navigate the complex intersection of diet and cancer with this free eBook to help you make informed, healthy choices.
Varying your walking routine increases benefits
From the New York Times, March 14, 2024, by Christine Peterson: Walking is important, but challenging yourself to go faster and higher can improve your health even more. We love counting steps.
Mental Health Benefits of Walking in Nature
A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health reported on the mental health benefits of walking in greenspace.
Creating a Body Cancer Doesn’t Like
Learn ways to reduce risk of cancer and cancer recurrence by optimizing the health of 5 key pathways: immunity, inflammation, insulin regulation, detoxification, and hormonal balance.
Plant-based diet a boon for men with prostate cancer
A plant-based diet, low in dairy and meat but rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts, can improve sexual and urinary health in patients treated for local prostate cancer, new research showed.
The serious health effects of BPA and its chemical “cousins”
From the National Geographic, March, 2024, by Sharon Guynup: Products that don’t contain bisphenol A may still contain “cousin” chemicals that can also harm the brain, liver, and reproductive sy…
Mindset Q&A: Margaret Fletcher, Mindfulness Instructor
Join us for this engaging Q&A session with Margaret Fletcher, a renowned Mindfulness Instructor, focusing on the Mindset module of the Anticancer Lifestyle Program.
EPA on indoor air quality
Importance of Indoor Air Quality “Indoor air quality” refers to the quality of the air in a home, school, office, or other building environment.
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