Cancer Prevention

5 Ways Giving Is Good for You

Holiday shopping can be terrifying, yes. But research suggests it’s worth it: New studies attest to the benefits of giving—not just for the recipients but for the givers’ health and happiness, and for the strength of entire communities.

Of course, you don’t have to shop to reap the benefits of giving. Research suggests the same benefits come from donating to charities or volunteering your time, like at a soup kitchen or a homeless shelter. Here are some of the ways that giving is good for you and your community.

National Cancer Prevention Month

There are approximately 1.7 million new cases of cancer diagnosed per year in the United States. Many, if not most, of these cases may have been preventable. To kick off National Cancer Prevention Month, Cancer Schmancer urges you to start living preventatively. Because the same simple steps that prevent cancer also prevent a host of other diseases like heart disease and diabetes. There is no downside to healthy living. Like Fran says, "Let's not get sick in the first place. How's that for a cure?"

VIDEO: How to Move from Stress Eating to STRENGTH Eating with Dr. Daryl Gioffre

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Five Lesser Known Foods High in Pesticides

Our partner EWG bases its recommendations on data from the Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Data Program and focuses on fresh fruits and vegetables, a major source of pesticide residues in our diets.

Six Relaxation Techniques to Reduce Stress

Practicing even a few minutes per day can provide a reserve of inner calm

We all face stressful situations throughout our lives, ranging from minor annoyances like traffic jams to more serious worries, such as a loved one's grave illness. No matter what the cause, stress floods your body with hormones. Your heart pounds, your breathing speeds up, and your muscles tense.

Holistic Breast Cancer Prevention

A healthy lifestyle offers protection now. What changes can you make to reduce your breast cancer risk or ease your treatment? According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Get a checkup

    See your healthcare professional once a year for a breast exam and mammogram to detect disease before it becomes advanced

FDA Issues 'Strongest' Black Box Warning For Breast Implants

An Atlanta plastic surgeon is recruiting patients to study the impact of breast implants. This comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues its strongest warning yet for all breast implant products. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge reports.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week issued its strongest warning for all breast implant products.

The FDA’s labeling guidance comes 18 months after an advisory panel heard from dozens of women who say their breast implants made them sick.

How to Detox Your Liver Holistically

Your liver is your body’s primary filtration system, converting toxins into waste products, cleansing your blood, and metabolizing nutrients and medications to provide the body with some of its most important proteins. Your liver works tirelessly to keep you healthy, performing over 500 tasks to support your body’s well-being. Being such a fundamental part of the body’s overall regulation, it is essential to keep your liver healthy and to avoid over consumption. 

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Cancer Screening and Medicare: Are You Covered?

Medicare covers many screening tests that are used to help diagnose cancer, including:

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