Although nutritional supplements such as vitamin C may calm the symptoms of inflammation, it may be important not to ignore the signs.

Inflammation could be your body’s way of indicating abnormal cell growth that may lead to colon cancer. According to a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition, mice who were fed a high-fat diet were more susceptible to inflammation of the colon, which could eventually lead to cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

New study done in some patients with prostate cancer have discovered that exercising at least 15 minutes a day may help reduce the fatality risk for this patients.

The study was presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention research conference, and scientists indicated that moderate levels of exercise can offer benefits to those fighting the disease. Read the rest of this entry »

Although many people know the health risks that come with obesity, new research finds that it may increase the risk of cancer.

According to a study published in the journal Cell, obesity can lead to an increased risk of liver cancer. Researchers believe if they could curb obesity, they may be able to reduce cancer deaths by as many as 90,000 a year. Read the rest of this entry »

Couch potatoes and computer users face higher risk of death from heart disease, strokes and cancer, warn scientists.

Every hour spent watching television each day increases the risk of dying from heart disease by almost a fifth, say scientists.

Couch potatoes were warned that their lifestyle also increased the risk of death from other causes including cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

Cigarette contains chemical such as tar, carbon monoxide and nicotine.

The prime ingredients, tar and carbon monoxide are instigators of cardiovascular diseases and lung ailments.

The cigarette’s third main component, nicotine, affects the heart, lungs and stomach.  There is definite evidence that this chemical effects the brain adversely in various ways.

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Going back for a second dessert after your holiday meal might not be the best strategy for living a long, cancer-free life, a new study has confirmed.

University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) researchers have shown exactly how restricted calorie diets, specifically in the form of restricted glucose (sugar), help human cells live longer.

This discovery could help lead to drugs and treatments that slow human ageing and prevent cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

We can’t guarantee 100 years to all of you but if you follow these tips for a healthy body and mind, you may be able to live a longer (and healthier) life…..

You’re the life of the party

Outgoing people are 50 percent less likely to develop dementia. Researchers speculate that their more resilient brains may be due to lower levels of cortisol — studies show that oversecretion of this “stress hormone” can inhibit brain cells’ communication. Read the rest of this entry »