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Short Bursts of Daily Activity and Cancer

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / December 5, 2023

Short bursts of vigorous lifestyle activity up to a total of four to five minutes per day is linked with a significantly reduced risk of cancer, according to findings described in JAMA Oncology

Sportswear Contains High Levels of BPA

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / November 1, 2022

Recent testing conducted by the Center for Environmental Health in Oakland, California, discovered high BPA levels in athletic clothing.

Artificial Sweeteners and Cancer Risk

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / September 6, 2022

A 2022 investigation in PLOS Medicine suggests that certain artificial sweeteners are associated with increased cancer risk.

Exercise and Cancer Prevention

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / March 14, 2022

Remind clients that fitness offers numerous benefits beyond what meets the eye, including cancer prevention.

Added Sugar and Cancer Risk

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / February 28, 2022

As added sugar intake increases so do the chances of developing various forms of cancer, including breast and prostate.

Alcohol Consumption and Health in the COVID-19 Era

By Sanna Delmonico, MS, RDS, CHES / December 7, 2021

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans say they began drinking more during the pandemic to cope with stress. The irony is that, while alcohol can temporarily relieve stress, in the long run it can contribute to anxiety and depression.