Calorie-Balanced Diet May Prevent Cancer

Mounting research suggests that adhering to an energy-balanced diet (consuming only as many calories as you burn) may reduce your risk for cancer. Additionally, the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) identifies 12 common cancers that may be spurred by unhealthy diet, insufficient physical activity and improper weight management. These 12 cancers are:

EndometrialEsophagealOralStomachColonPancreaticBreastLungKidneyGallbladderLiverProstate

The most recent evidence that links diet to cancer involves observational studies that asked individuals between the ages of 30 and 60 to answer an in-depth questionnaire regarding weight, diet, physical activity level and other health factors. The participants were then followed for several decades to monitor the development of cancer.

Alarmingly, the AICR reports that as much as 69 percent of esophageal cancers, 45 percent of colon cancers and 38 percent of breast cancers may be directly related to poor diet and improper weight management. Statistically significant percentages were also found for the nine other cancer types.

Previous studies have already suggested that an energy-balanced diet improves cancer treatment outcomes and lowers the risk for cancer to return. However, this is the first study to indicate that healthy diet and lifestyle may actually help prevent the onset of cancer.

Based on these findings, the AICR recommends a variety of health-conscious eating habits. Some eating habits that may decrease risk of cancer include:

Lowering intake of red meat and processed meat (these foods are associated with colo-rectal cancer)Increasing intake of fruits and non-starchy vegetables (may reduce risk of esophageal cancer)Consuming no more than one alcoholic beverage each day for women or two alcoholic beverages for men (alcohol increases caloric intake and may increase risk of breast cancer)Take steps to reduce excess body fat, particularly around the waist (linked to lowered risk of liver, gallbladder and endometrial cancer)Exercise daily for at least 30 minutes (wide-ranging health benefits)

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http://www.curetoday.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/article.show/id/2/article_id/1548

This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 at 9:53 am and is filed under Medical news, cancer treatment. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

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New Face Mask May Help Prevent TBIs

A new breakthrough could help protect U.S. soldiers to avoid a common injury associated the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  The invention is a face shield and visor that would be added to the standard-issue helmet worn by the troops that could help protect the soldier from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The studies being done model the shock waves that pass through the head. The face shield guards a portion of the blast that would normally affect the brain. 

In recent wars, the most common injury is known as “blast-induced traumatic brain injury.” An estimated 1.5 million Americans sustain mild traumatic brain injury each year, and nearly 200,000 service members sustained TBIs as a result of explosions. While direct impact clearly injures the brain, explosives that can send shock waves through the head are more difficult to characterize.

The test involved a simulator of a human head that included layers of fat, skin, the skull, and different kinds of brain tissue. From there a shock wave from an explosion was detonated right in front of the face under three conditions: a head without any protection, a head protect by the currently used combat helmet and a head covered with the helmet plus the polycarbonate face shield.

The results showed that today’s helmet doesn’t add to the damage, but it also didn’t help. The addition of a face shield had improved the condition. Using both the helmet and the face shield delayed the transmission of blast wave stresses to the head, and proved to be a more effective strategy for dealing with these injuries. The helmets were designed to stop bullets and debris, not pressure waves. The long-term effects are largely unknown, but they can result in concussions, long-term brain damage, and death.

If you or a loved one is suffering from a TBI call LegalView today to learn more about your options from a brain injury lawyer. Call 1-866-9LAW-NOW (1-866-952-9669).

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 at 3:18 pm and is filed under Traumatic Brain Injury. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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