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Researchers examine whether lifestyle changes can reduce risk of getting cancer

Researchers examine whether lifestyle changes can reduce risk of getting cancer

Lee-Ann Lovegrove was diagnosed with melanoma when she was just 11 years old. Now 47, the central Queensland woman says she is living proof that a positive mind and body may be able to help improve disease outcomes. “We are not bulletproof as humans, we have to look after ourselves … and when it comes to cancer, prevention is better …

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The Effect of Lifestyle Modifications on Risk for Valvular Heart Disease

The Effect of Lifestyle Modifications on Risk for Valvular Heart Disease

For many cardiologists, advising patients on healthy lifestyle behaviors is a key component of daily practice. While a substantial portion of one’s risk for cardiovascular disease can be attributed to genetic susceptibility, lifestyle factors also have a significant role in managing cardiovascular risk and disease.1,2 In a prospective cohort study published in June 2023 in the European Journal of Preventive …

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7 daily habits can cut the risk of depression by 57%, a new study finds : Shots

7 daily habits can cut the risk of depression by 57%, a new study finds : Shots

A study of nearly 300,000 people in the U.K. found that people who maintained at least five of seven healthy habits cut their risk of depression by 57%. Maria Stavreva/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Maria Stavreva/Getty Images A study of nearly 300,000 people in the U.K. found that people who maintained at least five of seven healthy habits cut …

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