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How Does Alcohol Affect Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer?

Apr 23, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Alcohol consumption is a major risk factor for the development of colorectal cancer. The connection has been well-established, and the risk seems to be highest for heavy drinkers.

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Does Bing Drinking Raise Heart Disease Risk?

Apr 18, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Binge drinking is defined as consuming five or more drinks per day in the past three months for men and four or more drinks per day in the past three months for women.

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5 Reasons Why Added Sugar Is Unhealthy

Apr 16, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Unlike foods and drinks that naturally contain sugar, those with added sugar provide no nutritional value. They are also a poor energy source, as the body digests added sugar very quickly. Consuming too much may cause health problems over time.

This article discusses five reasons why added sugars are bad for health.

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How Does Breast Cancer Spread?

Apr 11, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Breast cancer happens when cancer cells form in breast tissue. It’s one of the most common types of cancer diagnosis for women in the United States, second only to skin cancer. Early detection has helped with diagnosing breast cancer and improving survival rates.

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Why Should Women Prioritize Calcium in Their Diets?

Apr 09, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Calcium is an indispensable mineral for everyone's health. Calcium is responsible for vital functions in the body and works with other nutrients like vitamin D, therefore, women should be proactive about getting adequate calcium throughout their life to ensure their bone density increases.

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Large-Scale Study Finds Balanced Diet Linked to Better Brain Health

Apr 08, 2024 by Total Access Medical

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Mental Health, researchers investigated the brain health of individuals who follow four distinct dietary types including starch-free, vegetarian, high-protein-low-fiber, and balanced. 

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Use of E-cigarettes Linked to Markedly Higher Risk of Heart Failure

Apr 08, 2024 by Total Access Medical

People who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to develop heart failure” compared with those who have never used them, states the American College of Cardiology in reference to a new study -- one of the largest to date looking at possible links between vaping and heart failure. 

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Can You Prevent Cancer With Lifestyle Changes?

Apr 04, 2024 by Total Access Medical

In the U.S., 4 out of 10 cancer cases are associated with preventable risk factors. That's according to the latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research. February is National Cancer Prevention Month and it's never too late to make lifestyle changes that can decrease your risk of cancer.

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Eating and Exercise: 5 Tips to Maximize Your Workouts

Apr 02, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Eating and exercise go together. When and what you eat can be important to how you feel when you exercise. And it's important to think about what you eat when you exercise, whether you're doing a casual workout or training for a competition. Think about trying these eating and exercise tips.

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What are the Early Signs of Lung Cancer?

Mar 28, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Most people do not experience lung cancer symptoms early in the disease but may notice signs if it spreads. However, lung cancer treatment is much more effective when the disease is in its early stages.

Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer in adults in the United States. It is also the leading cause of death from cancer.

Some people experience subtle symptoms of early stage lung cancer, but these symptoms more often stem from other health issues or factors such as smoking.

 

Below, we describe early symptoms of lung cancer, as well as risk factors.

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