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Regular Physical Activity Helps to Prevent Cancer

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You already know that regular physical activity helps to control weight, maintain healthy blood sugar, elevate mood and strengthen the immune system. But, there wasn’t much research directly linking exercise with cancer prevention – until a landmark study in 2016.

An eye-opening study at JAMA showed that exercise can decrease the risk of various types of cancer by 20%!

You don’t have to be an elite athlete or marathon runner to benefit. Scientists concluded that we should get at least 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of “vigorous” activity every week.

In other words, a half-hour stroll, five days a week, could produce cancer- preventive benefits. And research suggests the benefits could be even better than we realize!

Getting and staying active is a powerful tool in your arsenal of weapons against cancer. Make exercise as enjoyable as possible, be consistent and you will enjoy the lifelong benefits!

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I never thought I would look in the mirror and love what I saw looking back ever again. I thought those days were far behind me. Guess what? I’m looking better than ever! Stay tuned as I will be sharing in the near future.

By the way, why plan has a six week challenge beginning on Monday, June third. I can help you get registered. Give it six weeks, I guarantee you will love seeing the changes.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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Conditions That Change Your Brain 

Mental Health is a HUGE topic, and yet most don’t realize how many different conditions can impact your Brain Health.

  • Alcohol — Over time, drinking too much can damage your brain. Research shows that alcohol can shrink
    certain parts of your brain, too.
  • Migraines — Research shows that chronic migraines might cause you to lose some gray and white matter.
  • Concussions — With an impact to the head, the brain slides and bumps into the inside of the skull. This bruises the brain and tears nerve tissue. Concussions shake up the balance of chemicals in the brain, harming nerve cell function and triggering inflammation.
  • Meditation — One study found that meditating for two months increased gray matter in parts of the brain that control emotions and learning. It can reduce inflammation in the brain and protect against Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Exercise — Exercise pumps blood to the brain, and that delivers oxygen and nutrients. It stimulates the release of proteins keeping brain cells healthy and help grow new ones.

The list goes on: PTSD, Depression, Strokes, Aneurysms, MS, ADHD, BiPolar Disorders and more. But knowing the impact helps us be more motivated to be proactive in taking care of our brain!

Want to Slow Down the Aging Process?

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AVOID THESE 8 HABITS

Often, we are attracted to products that will help us slow down the aging process, such as anti-aging skin care. But what about taking a proactive approach to staying young by AVOIDING habits that ACCELERATE the aging process?

When you read the Fox News article , overall, none of this should be new to you by now, except #8. That might be a surprise. But the two habits that you have the most control over are #3 and #4. 

  • “A nutrient deficient diet has been shown to accelerate aging, experts agree.” That’s why we need to supplement. Several essential minerals are missing from our food these days.
  • “A diet high in processed foods, sugars and unhealthy fats can cause inflammation, damage collagen and accelerate skin aging.” A recent study claims that eating a hotdog reduces life expectancy by 38 minutes, and eating salmon could extend it by 70 minutes. So it’s a good idea to watch how often you eat processed foods
  • “Lack of exercise contributes to aging by causing muscle loss, bone density reduction, weight gain and cardiovascular issues.” No surprise here. We all have been repeatedly told exercise is foundational to our health—so what will be you’re exercise of choice. Mine is rowing..

Which habit can you most easily improve upon?

Click here for the Fox News Article

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What a gorgeous Spring day to be able to get outside and get some steps in! There’s a nice cool breeze blowing, birds are singing, the squirrels are running around and I smell the jasmine blooming. Walking always helps clear my mind and I know it’s good for my health. Make it a great day.

One in Eight Women Are Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

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Just because …..

  • Breast cancer doesn’t run in your family
  • You don’t have the BRCA gene
  • You get your annual mammogram

doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do everything you can to PREVENT Breast Cancer.

Steps you can take to prevent breast cancer are:

  • Eliminate or limit alcohol
  • Commit to healthy diet (Avoid fatty meats and highly processed foods, cut out sugar, )
  • Regular Exercise (300 min of intense physical activity/wk)
  • Don’t smoke

Excess body weight, physical inactivity, poor nutrition and alcohol responsible for about 18 percent of all new cancer cases in the U.S. Prevention is key!

Some benefits of walking

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A lot of people say they’d like to get in more exercise, but can’t seem to find the time.
Often, it’s just that you don’t feel like taking the time to go to the gym, or going for a run or a swim.
It’s work. You have to change your clothes, You’ll get sweaty. Then you need to shower and change back.
If there was only an easier way…

There is. Just walk more. You can add more walking or steps to your day simply by making a few simple changes
to your routine.

If you have a dog, you can take them on longer walks. By adding a few extra minutes or blocks to your daily walks,
you will increase your exercise and both you and your dog will benefit.

When running errands, you can park your car a little further away from entrances, Parking further away from the
entrances with give you additional steps. Walking to the mailbox will also help give you added benefits.

So how does walking benefit you?

• Walking 75 minutes each week can add two years to your life

• Walking for 40 minutes three times per week will protect your braine’s memory

• Walking 30 minutes a day can reduce depression by 30%

• Walking 60 minutes every day can cut obesity risk by half!

The best part is that walking doesn’t need to be done all at once in the day, it’s cumulative.
You can take four fifteen-minure walks and it will be akin to a single 60-minute walk. Walking
is easy to fit into your schedule. There is no need to change clothes, all you need is a decent pair
of comfortable, supportive shoes to do your best walking.

So let’s get out there and start walking!

Cancer cases in under-50s worldwide up nearly 80% in three decades, study finds

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More than a million under-50s a year dying of cancer and figure projected to rise by another 21% by 2030

Global cases of early onset cancer increased from 1.82 million in 1990 to 3.26 million in 2019, while cancer deaths of adults in their 40s, 30s or younger grew by 27%. More than a million under-50s a year are now dying of cancer, the research reveals.

 The authors of the study, published in BMJ Oncology, say poor diets, alcohol and tobacco use, physical inactivity and obesity are likely to be among the factors.

“Since 1990, the incidence and deaths of early onset cancers have substantially increased globally,” the report says. “Encouraging a healthy lifestyle, including a healthy diet, the restriction of tobacco and alcohol consumption and appropriate outdoor activity, could reduce the burden of early onset cancer.”

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Did you know pets CAN improve your health?

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Having a pet can…

  • Boost our mood
  • Improve blood pressure
  • Lower cholesterol
  • Ease depression
  • Act as an exercise buddy
  • Open the door for social relationships (Dog parks, etc)

Do you have a pet? Why not share a photo of your pet?

Here’s a photo of Pinot.

Sweet Cream & Willow

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I love this Affinia Antiperspirant & Deodorant! I know I stay dry and smell fresh all day long!

This unique antiperspirant and deodorant comes in two scents: Sweet Cream & Willow and Vanilla Musk & Jasmine. I used the Sweet Cream & Willow. I find it neutralizes odors and absorbs moisture for up to 48 hours, leaving my underarms hydrated yet clean and dry.

Raise your hands if you want to try it!