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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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How Do Microplastics Affect Health?

Mar 26, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Globally, 322 million metric tons of plastics were produced in 2016. Exposure to some environmental conditions, such as heat, causes plastic to break into smaller fragments called microplastics, which can migrate into food. 

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Can Exercise Reduce Stress?

Mar 21, 2024 by Total Access Medical

Physical activity can relieve stress and may also improve anxiety and depression symptoms. Experts think it does this by both promoting resilience and giving a person a break from their stress, boosting their mood.

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Exercise Does Not Outweigh the Risks of Cardiovascular Disease Associated with Drinking Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

Mar 19, 2024 by Total Access Medical

A new study conducted at the Department of Nutrition at Harvard Chan School found that the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages.

Sugar-sweetened beverages are the largest source of added sugars in the North American diet.  

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