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How the Lungs Heal After Quitting Smoking
The risk of getting lung cancer is significantly reduced the longer someone goes without a cigarette. Someone who has spent a decade smoke-free is 50 percent less likely to get lung cancer compared to someone who continues to smoke, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). However, a former smoker still has a greater risk of getting lung cancer than someone who has never smoked.
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Finding the Right Words: How to Talk to a Loved One Diagnosed with Cancer
Nearly 1.7 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, which means millions of families will have to grapple with this disease.
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Unexpected Uses of Hospice Care
In the year since we’ve opened the Palliative Care Inpatient Unit in conjunction with Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, we’ve helped over 1,000 patients and their families.
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Healthy Living May Prevent Colon Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in every 21 men will develop colon cancer in his lifetime. However, one new study indicates that even men with a high genetic risk of developing the disease can reduce their odds of getting colon cancer by adopting a healthier lifestyle.
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Think Your Memory is Accurate? Recent Study Shows Its Easy to Implant False Memories
Many of us have vivid memories of our childhood or events that have occurred in our lives, but according to one recent study it’s possible for people to remember things that never actually happened.
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The Benefits of Acupuncture in Cancer Treatment
As an oncology nurse for 25 years, I’ve spent countless days providing care to people facing cancer.
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What You Need to Know About Hernias, Part I
More than 5 million Americans have a hernia, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, but only 750,000 get treatment for them every year.
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Combination Chemotherapy Drug Helps Women Grow New Eggs
It’s common knowledge that cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy can affect a woman’s fertility, but a new study indicates that a specific type of cancer treatment may in fact help some women grow new eggs.
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Should I Detox?
Is it a good idea to “detox” or “cleanse?” Doing a detox or cleansing diet may mean fasting, taking supplements or juicing with the goal of slimming down, flushing the colon or removing toxins from the liver. Often, commercial products are promoted with exaggerated claims of health, weight loss and energy. The subject is not only confusing to consumers, but debated in the medical community.
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Buying Seasonal and Local Produce
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is the foundation of a healthy diet, with a goal of at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. The easiest way to meet this goal is to fill half your plate with these foods at every meal.
