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National Cancer Survivor Month
Monday, June 21, 2021
Fighting a battle that’s filled with uncertainty and requires tremendous patience and determination is frustrating, testing anyone’s limits. An entire population’s worth of people have fought and continue to fight through cancer day in and day out, holding onto hope and faith they’ll even make it through the ordeal. As of January 2019, there are approximately 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States.
Going to the doctor regularly and often to check for abnormalities, biopsies and general check-ups can help identify any signs of cancer early as well as benefit a healthy lifestyle. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and every day hundreds to thousands of new cases are diagnosed. Understanding how healthy lifestyle choices can help ward off cancer, and knowing which factors and risks you can control versus the ones you can’t, will all help with maintaining your peace of mind and possibly enjoying a longer, healthier life.
Suggestions to a healthier lifestyle
Active routine. By keeping active, exercising. and moving your body, you can stay healthier and reduce your risk for conditions like heart disease, diabetes, even some cancers. Building a simple routine to walk a mile or a half-mile after breakfast and another mile or half-mile after dinner can lay a foundation for more strenuous activities in the future.
Healthy eating. Getting in your vitamins and minerals is always conducive to keeping a positive mindset and healthy habits. Having an eating pattern filled with processed meats, preservatives, and artificially sweetened drinks will have a negative effect on your heart and other organs.
Less alcohol consumption. This is one of the most significant preventable risk factors for cancer. About 6% of all cancers and 4% of all cancer deaths in the United States are related to alcohol use. Drink in moderation.
Smoking cessation. With a powerful drug comes issues. Smoking causes about 20% of all cancers and is connected to approximately 30% of all cancer deaths in the United States. About 80% of diagnosed lung cancers and lung cancer deaths are due to smoking. The ingredients that are in cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vaping devices have severe harmful long-term effects that you should discontinue for a healthier lifestyle.
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Fighting a battle that’s filled with uncertainty and requires tremendous patience and determination is frustrating, testing anyone’s limits. An entire population’s worth of people have fought and continue to fight through cancer day in and day out, holding onto hope and faith they’ll even make it through the ordeal. As of January 2019, there are approximately 16.9 million cancer survivors in the United States.
Going to the doctor regularly and often to check for abnormalities, biopsies and general check-ups can help identify any signs of cancer early as well as benefit a healthy lifestyle. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and every day hundreds to thousands of new cases are diagnosed. Understanding how healthy lifestyle choices can help ward off cancer, and knowing which factors and risks you can control versus the ones you can’t, will all help with maintaining your peace of mind and possibly enjoying a longer, healthier life.
Suggestions to a healthier lifestyle
Active routine. By keeping active, exercising. and moving your body, you can stay healthier and reduce your risk for conditions like heart disease, diabetes, even some cancers. Building a simple routine to walk a mile or a half-mile after breakfast and another mile or half-mile after dinner can lay a foundation for more strenuous activities in the future.
Healthy eating. Getting in your vitamins and minerals is always conducive to keeping a positive mindset and healthy habits. Having an eating pattern filled with processed meats, preservatives, and artificially sweetened drinks will have a negative effect on your heart and other organs.
Less alcohol consumption. This is one of the most significant preventable risk factors for cancer. About 6% of all cancers and 4% of all cancer deaths in the United States are related to alcohol use. Drink in moderation.
Smoking cessation. With a powerful drug comes issues. Smoking causes about 20% of all cancers and is connected to approximately 30% of all cancer deaths in the United States. About 80% of diagnosed lung cancers and lung cancer deaths are due to smoking. The ingredients that are in cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vaping devices have severe harmful long-term effects that you should discontinue for a healthier lifestyle.