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We all know that broccoli and soy are good for us, but how good are they? These magic foods have been linked to lower cancer rates, and now researchers at The University of California may have discovered why. I'm not quite sure how they did this, but using cells in a petri dish, researchers found that diindolymethane (DIM), a compound resulting from the digestion of cruciferous vegetables like Read more
A new UK study shows that women who eat a diet high in fiber significantly reduce their risk for breast cancer by up to 50%. WOW. According to the study, pre-menopausal women need to eat 30 grams of fiber daily to reap the benefits. One serving of Quaker Old Fashioned Oats contains 4 grams of fiber. So eating oatmeal is not enough, but it's always a great way to start off your fiber day. Read more
If you are like me, the motivation to dust comes only with a looming parental visit. Well, motivation might just have arrived. The Read more
I manage to get together with seven of my best gal pals from my co-ed days about once a year. With the eight of us sitting around a table, I am reminded of the staggering breast cancer stat: one in eight women will be diagnosed with the disease in her lifetime. Three of these noisy lovable ladies have mothers who have had the disease, which unfortunately ups their odds even more. We know that Read more
A little roughage in your diet is a necessity when it comes to keeping your digestive system happy, but that's not all it's good for. Getting your fill of fiber reduces your risk of breast cancer, treats belly bloat to help flatten your belly, and helps you feel full and satisfied longer than other foods. All these health benefits of fiber are staring you in the face, but you still aren't Read more
While we know that crunchy, cruciferous veggies pack a big punch of vitamins and flavor, a recent study shows that they are also fantastic medicine for breast cancer survivors. The women with the highest daily intake of cruciferous vegetables had a 62 percent reduced risk of breast cancer mortality and 35 percent reduced risk of breast cancer recurrence. If you're not acquainted with cruciferous Read more
We could all use a little more fiber — did you know women should aim for 25 to 30 grams each day? Getting your fill of fiber not only keeps your tummy happy and prevents a bloated belly, but it also reduces your risk of breast cancer and keeps you full longer, encouraging weight loss. Although fruit smoothies are already a great source of fiber, toss these five ingredients into your blender to Read more
We've heard it before: exercise can reduce a woman's risk for developing breast cancer. But how much and what types of exercise are we talking about? Here is some information on the relationship between breast cancer prevention and working out. Exercising Often May Make You Reach Menopause Sooner What? You're not thinking about menopause? If you're in your 20s or early 30s, I don't blame you, Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest-living cultures around the globe. The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else. It Read more
Here's some positively timed news for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: exercise, moderate alcohol consumption, and maintaining a healthy weight is the magic combo to lower the risk of breast cancer, a new study says. This news also holds true for women with a family history of late-onset breast cancer. Researchers followed 85,644 postmenopausal women (ages 50 to 79) over a five-year period, Read more
