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04/10/2019

Plant based diet may reduce cardiovascular death risk by 32%

New research adds to the mounting body of evidence that eating more plant based foods and fewer animal ones may contribute to a healthy heart and cardiovascular system.

Not only is eating fewer animal products good for the planet, but it is also good for your health, as more and more studies suggest.

Particularly, a growing body of evidence is showing that a plant based diet could benefit cardiovascular health.

By way of example, one such recent study found that eating more plant based foods slashes the risk of heart failure by 40%, while another one found that a vegetarian diet cuts the risk of heart disease death by the same percentage.

Now, a new study appearing in the Journal of the American Heart Association strengthens these findings, as researchers find that eating more vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains and fewer animal products correlate with a much lower risk of dying of a heart attack or other serious cardiovascular event.

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More plant based foods and fewer animal products may be the key to optimal heart health and lowering the risk of heart attacks or strokes.

27/09/2019

Onions and garlic could protect against cancer

Aside from their ability to inject deep flavor into almost any meal, onions and garlic might also protect against cancer, according to a recent study.

Garlic, onions, leeks, chives, and shallots are classed as allium vegetables.

They are grown throughout much of the world and form the bedrock of family meals far and wide.

Earlier studies have shown that certain compounds in allium vegetables — including flavanols and organosulfur compounds — are bioactive.

Some have been shown to hinder the development of cancer.

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According to a recent study, eating more allium vegetables, such as garlic and onions, might reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer.

24/09/2019

Why It’s Important to Stay Social as You Age – and 5 Ways to Do It

New research shows that staying social has numerous mental and physical health benefits.

The new study found that 60-year-olds who visited with friends almost daily were 12 percent less likely to develop dementia than those who only saw one or two friends every few months.
The National Institute on Aging says research has linked social isolation and loneliness to higher risks of high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, depression, cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and more.
Activities such as volunteering, hobbies, travel, and even social media are all ways people can remain socially active and connected throughout their lives.

More than 13 million people age 65 and older lived alone in 2017, a situation that isn’t ideal for a person’s mental and physical well-being.

“We know social isolation is a serious threat to health and affects us mentally and physically,” Dr. Raymond Hobbs, physician consultant at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, told Healthline.

In fact, the National Institute on Aging says research has linked social isolation and loneliness to higher risks of high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, depression, cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and more.

Interacting with others may be the key to warding off these conditions, says Hobbs. He suggests starting with family.

5 ways to get social

Hobbs offers the following five suggestions for getting socially involved.

1. Volunteer your talents
2. Find a hobby
3. Learn something new
4. Travel
5. Embrace social media

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Studies show that social isolation is liked to a number of mental and physical health risks. New research finds frequently interacting with others can help protect you from these conditions — especially in your senior years.

20/09/2019

Alcohol may be less harmful for people over 50

A recent study examines the health impact of consuming alcohol at different ages. The authors conclude that, for people over the age of 50, the health risks may be less severe.

If alcohol does have protective effects, they are not distributed evenly across all ages. Heavy drinking is linked to a range of serious health consequences.

These include certain cancers, liver and heart disease, and damage to the nervous system, including the brain.

However, as has been exhaustively covered in the popular press, drinking in moderation might have certain health benefits.

A number of studies have concluded that drinking alcohol at a low level could have a protective effect.

One study, for instance, found that light and moderate drinking protected against all-cause mortality, as well as mortality related to cardiovascular disease.

It is no surprise that these stories have been well-received and widely read, but not all researchers agree, and the debate is ongoing.

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17/09/2019

「罹癌」、「離癌」掌握在自己手中！學會轉念　排除致病的3種內因

健康是種身心靈全然平衡的狀態，用「心平氣和」來描述健康特別貼切，心靈平靜，不急躁、不生氣，不貪、不怨，身上的氣自然就會很和諧。正所謂「恬淡虛無，真氣從之；精神內守，病安從來。」若人的氣場、磁場受干擾，細胞不斷接收到雜亂、充滿敵意的訊息，身體自然就不舒服，氣不足、氣虛、氣太旺，不能保持中庸平和，病痛馬上就顯化出來。

現代西醫已證實，許多疾病雖然是某個器官出問題，但不是器官本身壞掉，而是心理影響生理。舉個簡單的例子：緊張時胃會緊縮，甚至胃痛、噁心，是你的胃壞了嗎？其實是你的心在緊張；有些愛生氣的病人，氣成習慣，血液衝腦，造成胃部血流量不足，間接引發胃潰瘍，是他們的胃不耐操嗎？不是，是嗔怒這種有毒的心性讓胃受苦。

排除有毒的心性
在藏醫藥學中，貪、嗔、痴是導致人體疾病的3種內因。貪欲引發隆病（隆的藏文為Lung，意指風）、嗔怒引發赤巴病（赤巴的藏文為Tripa，意指火）、愚痴引發培根病（培根的藏文為Bekan，對應水和土）。

隆、赤巴、培根為存在人體內的3股生命能量，與體內地、水、火、風等元素相關，體內能量與元素失衡是引發疾病的原因，所以藏醫藥學鼓勵透過心的修煉，來達到健康的目的。修什麼呢？很簡單，就是練習不貪心、不生氣、不要愚昧，要懂得用智慧照顧好自己的身體與心靈。

中國歷史上許多名醫諳熟「善醫者，先醫其心，而後醫其身」的道理，《黃帝內經》也說，醫病「必先治神」。身為預防醫學醫師，經常要向病人解釋病情，我發現，如果病人的心態很難轉換、缺乏改變的動力時，就算給他再好的療程、藥物，也很難大幅改善病況；通常要等到病人願意轉念，恢復健康的速度才會比較明顯，否則始終原地踏步，甚至每況愈下。

「罹癌」、「離癌」可以自己選擇
罹患癌症或者離開癌症，是自己可以選擇的！事實上，癌細胞與正常細胞同時存在每個人身體裡面，新陳代謝旺盛、內分泌穩定、免疫系統順暢運作時，癌細胞、正常細胞都能被代謝掉，並不會危害健康。

身體的各種細胞（包括癌細胞）都有代謝機制，例如，身體皮膚平均每平方公分，每小時會脫落約1千個細胞，汰舊如此迅速，就是為了保護身體不受細菌侵入。只要代謝功能不失常，即使身上有幾個癌細胞，也不礙事。

那些會轉移的癌細胞，原本都是正常細胞，若將預防醫學的概念預先放到自己心中，便有機會在正常細胞突變成癌細胞之前，盡量排除致癌因子，或是在癌細胞產生初期，平衡體內細胞失衡的狀況。

癌細胞失控、過度增生而形成癌症，除非細胞已經完全衰竭、壞死，否則只要能再度提升免疫力，仍有痊癒的可能性。雖然多數癌症是不可逆的，但是你的體力、決心是可逆的，從改變心態、改善飲食習慣和生活型態下手，可以阻斷癌症擴張的機率。

臨床上，確實有癌症自行消失的案例，患者在調整心情、改變生活習慣後，體內免疫反應能力提高或內分泌改變等，都有可能讓癌細胞消退。

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13/09/2019

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13/09/2019

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, it is also the second leading cause of cancer death in women, with one-in-eight women developing breast cancer at some point in their lifetime.

Over the past two decades, there has been significant research into the impact exercise, and physical activity has on breast cancer.

HOW CAN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HELP PREVENT BREAST CANCER?

While medical researchers are pretty much agreed that physical activity helps to prevent breast cancer, less is known about the mechanisms that make it possible. One prevailing theory is that physical activity helps to lower the level of circulating hormones (principally oestrogen, leptin and insulin) and related growth factors such as IGF-1, and reduces levels of chronic inflammation markers in the body for instance, C-reactive protein, which can contribute to cancer development and progression. It also enhances the immune system and decreases oxidative stress.


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Source: https://www.primalplay.com/blog/the-benefits-of-physical-activity-for-breast-cancer-prevention

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10/09/2019

Study finds eating chicken linked to higher cancer risk

A new study out of England finds people who eat chicken are at an increased risk of developing cancer.

Researchers looked at the eating habits of nearly 500,000 middle-aged British people over an eight year period,the Daily Mail reported.

Researchers from Oxford University found nearly 23,000 developed cancer.

“Poultry intake was positively associated with risk for malignant melanoma, prostate cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma,” according to the paper published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, the Daily Mail reported.

The research was an “association study.”

That means the study showed “the correlation between eating chicken and the certain types of cancers, rather than investigating the reason why,” the Daily Mail reported.

Further research will be needed to determine if the meat contains a carcinogen or if there is a link between how the chicken was prepared.

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Source: https://fox8.com/2019/09/09/study-finds-eating-chicken-linked-to-higher-cancer-risk/

A new study out of England finds people who eat chicken are at an increased risk of developing cancer. Researchers looked at the eating habits of nearly 500,000 middle-aged British people over an eight year period,the Daily Mail reported. Researchers from Oxford University found nearly 23,000 develo...

05/09/2019

Why a Promising, Potent Cancer Therapy Isn't Used in the US

Carbon ion radiation therapy is being used to blast tumors all over the world. Just not in the country that invented it.

Globally, carbon ion therapy is viewed as the next horizon of cancer care. About 22,000 patients have received the treatment at 13 centers in Germany, Austria, Italy, Japan, and China. More locations are under development in South Korea, Taiwan, and France.

Yet the therapy has followed an odd trajectory in the US. Although it was developed in California in 1975 and early research pointed to its advantages, not a single carbon ion facility, not even a research-oriented one, exists in the US. Other countries invested public money in the technology, but so far, American proponents of carbon ions have been unable to garner federal construction money or sufficient private backing.

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Carbon ion radiation therapy is being used to blast tumors all over the world. Just not in the country that invented it.

03/09/2019

5 Signs of Liver Cancer You Can’t Afford to Ignore:

Liver cancer is one of the most frightening liver conditions you could ever face. But like all cancers, the outcome is likely to be better if you catch the condition early.

According to the American Cancer Society, the 5-year survival rate for stage 1, 2, and some stage 3 liver cancers is 31%. This figure drops to 11% if the cancer reaches stage 3A or stage 4. It drops to 3% if the cancer spreads to other organs.

If you’re noticing any of the following symptoms, please contact your doctor right away.

#1) Unexplained weight loss.

You haven’t changed your eating habits or adopted a new exercise regimen, but you’ve abruptly dropped ten pounds or more? While many of us dream of sudden weight loss we didn’t have to work for, it’s not always a good sign.

For many, unexplained weight loss is one of the first signs of cancer, whether it’s liver cancer or a cancer of the stomach, pancreas, lungs, or esophagus. You can enjoy tightening your belt a notch after you’ve ruled out the possibility of a problem.

#2) Loss of appetite.

There are several reasons why liver cancer could cause a change in your appetite.

Liver rules the metabolism, and metabolic changes could change the way your brain receives hunger signals. Liver cancer can also cause fluid build-up and bloating in the stomach which can make you feel full much faster than you would if you were in good health. Finally, liver cancer could enlarge both your liver and your spleen. These organs then push against your stomach, creating an illusionary feeling of fullness.

#3) Pain, discomfort, or strange masses on the right side, under the rib cage.

Your liver is located on the right side of your body directly under your rib cage. Any tenderness, swelling, or lumps you find there are a sign that something is amiss.

A self-exam can at least tell you if your liver is swollen. You’ll need a doctor to determine whether cancer is the cause.

#4) Unexplained itches.

Many cancer patients find they deal with itchiness for a variety of reasons.

In this case, cancer could be irritating your liver. Your liver then deposits bile in the skin, causing discomfort. This happens to cirrhosis patients, too. If you don’t have any allergies, don’t suffer from routine skin conditions and haven’t taken a walk through any poison ivy lately then itchiness could be a sign of liver problems in general.

#5) Jaundice.

Many people know jaundice could be a sign of hepatitis. Fewer realize it can be a sign of liver cancer, too.

Either way, yellowed skin and eyes is never a good sign. Don’t assume it will go away on its own!

Remember, preventing liver cancer is easier and better than curing it.

Source: https://www.liversupport.com/5-signs-of-liver-cancer-you-cant-afford-to-ignore/


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