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Prolonged sitting associated with higher mortality outcomes among cancer survivors
In a study published in JAMA Oncology, researchers found that prolonged sitting was associated with higher mortality among cancer survivors.
Higher leisure time physical activity associated with lower risk of 7 cancers
In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, found that recommended amounts of leisure-time physical activity (ie, 7.
Insufficient sleep affects circadian rhythm, gene expression, and immune response
In a study published in PNAS, insufficient sleep was associated with negative health outcomes.
Social Support Lowers Level of a Tumor Growth Factor
In a study published in Cancer, women with ovarian cancer who had higher levels of social support had lower levels of a cytokine that promotes tumor growth.
The Plastic Chemicals Hiding in Our Foods and Ways to Reduce Your Exposure
February 8, 2024 Consumer Reports tested popular fast foods and supermarket staples for bisphenols and phthalates, which can be harmful to your health.
Microplastics: sources and health consequences of human exposure
A post in CIEL: Center for International Environmental Law As the world’s understanding of the plastics crisis grows, new facets of the problem emerge and reveal impacts on human health and the envi…
Take your shoes off: potentially toxic trace metals are tracked in from the outdoors
A study published in Science Direct found that approximately 60% of indoor dust was derived from external sources.
No amount of alcohol is safe for cancer
Excerpted from the New York Times, January 13, 2023 Why is alcohol so harmful? Scientists think that the main way alcohol causes health problems is by damaging DNA.
Apps To Manage Stress and Promote Sleep
Recommended by Margaret Fletcher, ACLP Mindset Instructor Mindfulness.com Meditation App Features: Offers guided meditations, courses, and teachings from world-renowned experts.
Exercise program improves quality of life for patients with metastatic breast cancer
Key takeaways: Results showed improved quality of life and reduced fatigue after the exercise program.
Dairy and Cancer: Milking the Evidence
Anticancer’s very own Registered Dietitians Crystal Pace and Taylor Scialo teamed up with our Advisory Board member Donald Abrams to research the data on the connection between dairy and cancer.
Global cancer cases to rise by more than 75% by 2050, WHO predicts
From The Guardian, February 1, 2024: Global cancer cases are predicted to rise by more than 75% by 2050, according to the World Health Organization.
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