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Cancer is a leading cause of death and suffering worldwide, with nearly 20 million new diagnoses and 10 million deaths in 2020. Modifiable lifestyle factors – poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyle, excess weight, metabolic risk, tobacco exposure, and alcohol use – contribute significantly to cancer incidence and mortality.  Improvements in cancer screening and treatment have led to increased survival, but cancer survivorship is often accompanied by comorbidities and treatment...

A well-established link has been documented between periodontal disease and cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and acute coronary events, including myocardial infarction. Many studies have associated periodontal disease with elevated bacterial exposure, coronary heart disease, and early atherogenesis.  Recent research published in 2019 showed—for the first time—the common presence of bacterial DNA from viridans streptococci in aspirate...

By making a few easy lifestyle changes, you can greatly reduce your risk of developing cancer or improve your chances of beating the disease if you are diagnosed. The recommendations outlined here also lower your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and other serious ailments, boosting your odds of living a long, healthy life. Maintain a healthy weight
Obesity is a risk factor for several cancers, including breast, colon, endometrium, esophagus, kidney, lung, pancreatic and prostate ca...

The relationship between stress and inflammation has been studied rigorously, with researchers continuing to find evidence that the inflammatory pathway is pivotal in the pathogenesis of many chronic diseases. In fact, 75% to 90% of human disease is related to stress and inflammation, including cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. Studies suggest that chronic stress results in glucocorticoid receptor resistance that, in turn, results in failure to down ...

Some cancer risk factors, such as genetics and environment, are out of your control, but research suggest that about 70% of your lifetime risk of cancer is within your power to change, including your diet. Avoiding cigarettes, limiting alcohol, reaching a healthy weight, and getting regular exercise are all great steps for preventing cancer. Adopting a healthy diet can also play a vital role. What you eat—and don't eat—can have a powerful effect on your health, including your...