On average, more than one in three people in the United States will develop cancer at some point in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. And many of those cases, they say, can potentially be prevented, including by making changes to your diet.
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Following a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cognitive decline in older people: Study
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Old people who follow a Mediterranean diet are at a lower risk of cognitive decline, according to a study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. The study provides new evidence for a better understanding of the biological mechanisms
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Death rate from stroke is rising: Lifestyle can lower risk
Share on PinterestA new report predicts the number of people dying from strokes will increase 50% by 2050, particularly among younger people. JazzIRT/Getty Images A new report predicts the number of people dying from strokes will increase 50% by 2050, especially among younger people. Many
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7 healthy lifestyle changes that could help reduce risk of depression, says study: ‘Enormous benefits’
Depression rates are higher than ever, with nearly 30% of U.S. adults reporting a diagnosis at some point in their lives. While many factors come into play, there are some healthy steps people can take to reduce their risk of slipping into sadness, as revealed
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Take care of your teeth to boost brain health, ward off Alzheimer’s risk
Poor dental health can lead to decline in brain volume, and increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, warned a study. The study, published in the journal Neurology, found that gum disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus, which plays a
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7 lifestyle factors that reduce the risk of depression, according to new study
Nearly 4% of the population suffers from depression worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. That is estimated to be about 280 million people. Although depression can be linked to our genetic makeup, a study published in Nature Mental Health found that lifestyle choices may
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