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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and during this time, I urge women to re-evaluate the stress in their lives. Learn how stress compromises your immune response, affects cancer and other serious diseases. Studies continually support the theory that stress may promote cancer development. Evidence is accumulating that chronic stress is linked with developing certain…
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Warning: Stress Increases Breast Cancer Risk

Mammograms aren’t the only way to safeguard yourself against breast cancer. Reducing your stress is also important for your health. In fact, studies show a connection between stress and cancer, specifically stress and breast cancer. Stress and Breast Cancer According to the American Cancer Society, “regular screening with mammograms does help reduce the death rate…
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Save Someone You Love From Cancer Now

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I urge women to re-evaluate the stress in their lives. Learn how stress compromises your immune response, affects cancer and other serious diseases. Studies continually support the theory that stress may promote cancer development. Evidence is accumulating that chronic stress is linked with developing certain kinds of cancer. Some studies…
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Are Your Teens at Risk of Hypertension?

A study by the lead author, Dr. Kathleen Mullan Harris, a professor at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, revealed that 19 percent, about one in five young adults, have high blood pressure. Here are a few tips for dealing with hypertension prevention in your family. Starting in 1995, Dr. Harris studied 14,000 young people,…
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3 Home Remedies for Cold and Flu

Cold and flu season is just around the corner. Whether you have a cold now or want to prepare just in case you do get sick, we have some flu and cold remedies for you. Three simple foods ginger, turmeric, and honey are all you need to make natural home remedies for cold and flu…
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Think Pink for Breast Cancer Prevention

The pink ribbon tradition was started by the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and it has now grown into an international symbol for the fight against breast cancer. October has been Breast Cancer Awareness Month for more than 25 years. It began as a partnership between government agencies, medical associations, and public service organizations.…
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Mindful Jobs that Can Boost Your Health

Is your career enriching your life? It can. Studies show that occupational happiness can boost your overall health. Here are some helpful mindful jobs that are known for having happy workers. Studies show that the happier you are the easier it is to develop and maintain good habits such as “exercising, eating a balanced diet,…
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Medicinal Properties of Cinnamon, Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Surprising Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Scientists have long suspected that cinnamon has health benefits. Historically, cultures around the globe have believed for many years that cinnamon has medicinal properties. Now, emerging research shows that there are many health benefits of cinnamon. A study presented at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology meeting suggests cinnamon may be a metabolic…
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Our Hero: The CDC

Flu season is near—an unpredictable and dreaded period that peaks between December and February and can last as late as May. The CDC provides information to the general public about influenza vaccines and offers materials (brochures, videos, and tools) to help businesses encourage their employees to protect their health. This service prevents illnesses and hospitalizations.…
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National Chewing Gum Day, Surprising Benefits of Chewing Gum, Chewing gum reduces stress, Chewing gum increases your memory, Chewing gum controls your appetite

Surprising Benefits of Chewing Gum

September 30 is National Chewing Gum Day. There are many healthy and surprising benefits of chewing gum. You may want to keep some gum with you at work and home to manage stress, help your memory, and control your appetite. 3 Surprising Benefits of Chewing Gum Chewing gum reduces stress. The rhythm of chewing gum…
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