Yoga is becoming more and more recognized as an accompaniment to cancer treatment. Mostly viewed and experienced as a way to relax the mind and to tone and shape the body, Yoga is a very ancient science that is misunderstood in today’s society. While the benefits of Yoga surely can include a calm mind and… Continue reading
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High levels of vitamin D leading to a lower risk of colon cancer
Several previous studies have already suggested a link between vitamin D and colorectal cancer, but the evidence has been inconclusive with limited information from European populations. So, researchers from across Europe set out to examine the association between circulating vitamin D concentration as well as dietary intakes of vitamin D and calcium with colorectal cancer… Continue reading
Site connects teens living with cancer
A new website hopes to help teens with cancer find their way through some difficult years by linking them up with other teenagers who are also dealing with disease. Lauren Donnelly, 19, is among the mentors at a new social networking site specifically created for teens with cancer. When she started treatment for cancer, Donnelly… Continue reading
Mediterranean diet prevents stomach cancer
A new study published on Dec 9 in the online journal American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has associated use of Mediterranean diet with a lower risk of stomach or gastric cancer. The finding may suggest that either the Mediterranean diet itself helps protect against stomach cancer or conversely, that other diets may boost the risk… Continue reading