Disease Prevention

Exercise lowers cancer risk up to 20 percent

Exercise lowers cancer risk up to 20 percent

Exercise lowers cancer risk up to 20 percent We all know how crucial exercise is to our overall health. It has been shown to improve mood, help with weight loss, and give you energy to get through the day. A growing body of research shows that exercise lowers cancer risk […]

by June 8, 2016
Sweet surprise: Maple syrup is a cancer fighter

Sweet surprise: Maple syrup is a cancer fighter

Sweet surprise: Maple syrup is a cancer fighter Maple syrup is a cancer fighter, according to new and exciting research from the journal Oncology Reports. The findings are surprising, as maple syrup is a concentrated source of sugars, and sugars are believed to be a major contributor to cancer. The […]

by May 21, 2016
Vitamin D cuts cancer risk by up to 67 percent

Vitamin D cuts cancer risk by up to 67 percent

Vitamin D cuts cancer risk by up to 67 percent Vitamin D cuts cancer risk by up to 67 percent, according to new research from the Institute of Medicine. Checking your vitamin D status is important. “Ideally, you want to maintain a vitamin D level of 40 to 60 ng/ml […]

by April 26, 2016
Turmeric kills cancer-causing yeast

Turmeric kills cancer-causing yeast

Turmeric is one of the most potent healing spices in the world. It is one the most researched plants in the world. There are so many reasons to eat turmeric. The medicinal properties of turmeric have been the subject of over 6000 peer-reviewed and published biomedical studies. New research shows that turmeric kills […]

by January 13, 2016
Red meat increases kidney cancer risk

Red meat increases kidney cancer risk

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common form of kidney cancer in adults, and cases are increasing in the US. According to the National Cancer Institute, “Renal cell cancer (also called kidney cancer or renal adenocarcinoma) is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the lining […]

by November 13, 2015
Japanese condiment wasabi may fight pancreatic cancer

Japanese condiment wasabi may fight pancreatic cancer

Wasabi, often called Japanese horseradish, is a relative of the watercress family. It is a root that is often sliced or grated and used in Japanese cuisine. It is also turned into a green paste, which is served as a condiment with sushi. Promising research shows that the Japanese condiment […]

by October 19, 2015
Purple potatoes may fight colon cancer

Purple potatoes may fight colon cancer

Purple potatoes are a type of potato popular in South America, which originate from Peru and Bolivia. These potatoes have a bright, vibrant color that adds a beautiful touch to dishes. Because they are packed with antioxidants, purple potatoes may also have health benefits. New research from Penn State University […]

by September 4, 2015
Curcumin may fight oral and cervical cancers

Curcumin may fight oral and cervical cancers

Since the Pap test, the cervical cancer death rate has gone down by about 50 percent. The American Cancer Society estimates that in the year 2015, about 4,100 women in the United States will die from cervical cancer. Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV, which is […]

by May 22, 2015