Excessive added sugar has many negative health effects, including increased risk of cancer, skin aging and cellular aging (shortening of telomeres). Although consuming small amounts now and then is perfectly healthy, you should try to cut back on sugar whenever possible. Fortunately, simply focusing on eating whole, unprocessed foods automatically decrease the amount of sugar in your […]
Reduce your Risk of Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. Early detection saves lives. What can I do to reduce my risk of Breast Cancer? Although you cannot prevent breast cancer, there are some healthy habits that have shown to reduce your risk: […]
Protect your Lungs from Unhealthy Air
As the wildfires carry on destroying precious communities and vegetation, what is it doing to our lungs? According to numerous studies, they have repeatedly shown that increased outdoor air levels of fine particulate matter correspond to hospitalizations for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary exacerbation, and other serious health problems. Both long-term exposure […]