by Jamie | Feb 17, 2014 | Jamie's Hope News, News, Research
#CancerPrevention ~ “Extended sitting raises your risk for colorectal, ovarian and endometrial cancers, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma,” says Karen Basen-Engquist, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Behavioral Science at MD Anderson. It also increases your risk for obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Luckily, reducing your sitting time can be simple. “At least once an hour, get up and move. Stand while you’re on the phone or walk around the house during TV commercial breaks,” Basen-Engquist says. “A few minutes of light activity throughout the day can add up and help lower your cancer risks.” CLICK Here for Tips to Reduce Prolonged Sitting Source: MD Anderson’s Focused on Health – January...
by Jamie | Feb 7, 2014 | Jamie's Hope News, News
#CancerPrevention ~ Featured in MD Anderson’s February issue of Focused on Health, experts share tips on how to spot a good health app including the best ones to help prevent cancer. “From smartphone apps to interactive websites, plenty of tools exist to help you lead a healthier life. Here are some to get you started — at home and on the go”… Read more here: Mobile Apps for Cancer...