Did you know? Sitting for several hours a day puts your health at risk – even if you exercise regularly.
#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...Ten Recommendations for Cancer Prevention
#CancerPrevention ~ There are many little, every day things you may already be doing to help reduce your risk of cancer. Check out this list from the American Institute of Cancer Research & see how your daily routine stacks up: Recommendations for Cancer...
43 Apps to Help You Prevent Cancer
#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...Donate Here
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