by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Jun 22, 2022 | Building blocks of health
Endometrial (uterine) cancer Be physically active, avoid being overweight or obese, and avoid taking estrogens. Follow the ACS guidelines for regular cytology screening. Lung cancer More than 85% of lung cancers result from smoking tobacco. Avoid tobacco use,... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Jun 22, 2022 | Building blocks of health
Alzheimer disease (AD) and dementia from other causes is a leading cause of disability and death. In individuals over 71 years of age, the prevalence of dementia in the U.S. is estimated to be nearly 14%, with 10% attributed to Alzheimer disease and 4% to other causes... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Jun 20, 2022 | Building blocks of health
Avoiding tobacco products and alcohol, being physically active, avoiding overweight or obesity, avoiding red and processed meats, and consuming a whole-food plant-based diet can reduce the risk of contracting many cancers. Listed below are other preventive measures... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Jun 17, 2022 | Building blocks of health
Only about 5% of cancers are linked to the inheritance of mutated genes. These abnormal genes are present in every cell in the body, including the cells without cancer. Since each parent provides one of the two copies of most genes, if both genes are normal, acquiring... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Jun 15, 2022 | Building blocks of health
About one in every 28,000 Americans may develop a cancer due to outdoor air pollutants, and more than 2 million people live where the lifetime cancer risk is particularly high. When outdoor air quality is bad due to weather conditions, traffic, industrial accidents,...
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