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Tips to Lower Your Risk of Cancer


Its World Cancer day today the World Health Organization reports that 1 in 8 deaths is caused by cancer. Did you know that 40% of cancers can be prevented by lifestyle changes and vaccines.

Here are some tips to decrease your risk:
  • Stop smoking if you smoke, its not easy but well worth it
  • Control portions and stay active, to maintain a healthy weight
  • limit alcohol intake, in fact smoking and alcohol increases the risk of oral cancer
  • eat lots of fruits and vegetables they are loaded with wonderful cancer fighting nutrients
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  1. MaryMohFebruary 4, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Thanks for useful info.

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  2. Nicole, RDFebruary 4, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    I love when you reference the Chicago Tribune :) Great rec's! Down with cancer!

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  3. Katherine Roberts AucoinFebruary 4, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    Thank you for putting these recommendations out. We all need reminders!

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  4. TrendsettersFebruary 4, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    Thank u for the post

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  5. Christo GonzalesFebruary 4, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    always good ideas coming out of this blog -

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  6. chow and chatterFebruary 4, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Mary: my pleasure
    Nicole: love that paper lol
    Katherine: no problem
    Trendsetters: my pleasure
    doggybloggy: aw thanks

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    So simple and yet so true1 It really is down to common sense!

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  8. Faiza AliFebruary 4, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    thanks for this useful info dear.

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  9. KimFebruary 4, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    These are great tips. I'm trying to work in more fruits and veggies. I wish my family were more open to eating the rainbow.

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  10. RenataFebruary 4, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Really nice tips, Rebecca!!! Tks for that!

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  11. 3 hungry tummiesFebruary 4, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    Thanks for the post, I'll forward them to me friends who smoke :)

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  12. lobstersandwichFebruary 4, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    Hi Rebecca:

    This is a very considerate and timely post. On behalf of your readers, thank you. In addition to our great recipes and adventures we cannot let the "health" aspect slip.

    All the best to you
    SAUCY

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  13. Mom on the RunFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    These are things that we all can do!

    Thanks for the reminder :)

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  14. ZurinFebruary 5, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    Tq for this post!good reminder for everyone!

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  15. My Little SpaceFebruary 7, 2010 at 1:50 AM

    Thanks for sharing, Rebecca! I'll always keep in mind. I think I did well so far. hehe....

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