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Exercise Is Best For Reducing Breast Cancer Recurrance 

Apr 16, 2018 by Total Access Medical

New research highlights key recommendations that breast cancer survivors can incorporate into their lifestyle to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence.

The research was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).

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The Importance of Diet for Colorectal Cancer 

Apr 04, 2018 by Total Access Medical

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects a person's rectum, colon, or both. It is more likely to appear in older individuals, but there are many other risk factors associated with its emergence, such as genetic and lifestyle factors.

One of the most cited risk factors is diet — referring specifically to poor dietary habits that often also lead to obesity.

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20 Year Timeline: What Happens After You Quit Smoking?

Jan 06, 2018 by Total Access Medical

The human body has an amazing ability to heal and repair damage when supported with good nutrition, adequate quality sleep and consistent movement. Healing from the damage done from smoking cigarettes is not different. This article explains what happens to your body in the first hours, days, weeks and years after a person stops smoking. The benefits are almost instant; as soon as a person stops smoking their body begins to recover in the following ways:

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Over-Cooked Starchy Foods Linked to Acrylamide, a "Cancer Risk"

Jun 30, 2017 by William Kirkpatrick

A new warning about the health risks of eating toasted starchy foods such as browned potatoes, burnt toast and some cereals draws a link between a chemical called acrylamide and an increased risk of cancer.

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