When we were children, ‘C’ was for cookie. Sesame Street – and Cookie Monster – said so and who were we to argue? Fast forward, oh, a – cough – few decades and ‘C’ often implies something else altogether. Something, admittedly, far less enticing than a cookie. That one unassuming letter is enough to stop […]
Category: Cancer
8 Types of Cancer That Can Be Diagnosed with Blood Tests
According to the WHO, cancers are one of the top ten leading causes of death globally. In the USA, the disease is ranked #2, only falling behind heart disease.
Fall Fungi: Mushrooms’ Surprising Health Benefits
The arrival of fall ushers in pumpkin spice lattes, great weather and mushroom season! Mushrooms are a low calorie, low fat (depending how you prepare them), and notoriously underutilized source of nutrients. They can also provide vegetarians and vegans with an alternative source of vitamins and nutrients such as iron and protein otherwise found in […]
Say Hello to Your Little Friend: Aspirin
Recent studies have found health advantages to a daily, low dose aspirin regimen beyond that of heart disease prevention. Aspirin’s broadening health benefits combined with its affordability make it a serious contender as your new best friend. Keep reading to learn how aspirin can help with memory, cancer and your skin.
The 5 Most Common Cancers in Men
According to the figures published by the National Cancer Registry, 14 percent of men die from cancer, where as 11 percent of women die from cancer. The reason for this is still unknown but doctors believe that women are in some ways biologically more equip to cope with cancer. In spite of this men’s cancers […]
