Tag: cancer
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Can alcohol be part of a healthy lifestyle?
Alcohol has been around for more than 10 000 years, with the earliest evidence in China and later in the Middle East. It’s a fixture of social gatherings and celebrations. And more than half of adults in the U.S. and Europe consume alcohol. For years we’ve been told alcohol is good for us. In moderation,…
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Can being active counteract sitting?
The average person sits from five to six hours per day. This isn’t surprising given most people have a job that demands sitting. While there’s no guideline on how little one should sit, it’s recommended adults reduce time in sedentary behaviours and get at least 30 minutes of moderate or vigorous activity on most days.…
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Is dairy bad for you?
For thousands of years, milk and dairy products have been a staple in many people’s diets. Globally, more than 6 billion people consume them. It’s believed dairy consumption began around 8000 BC in what is now Turkey. From there, it spread to other parts of Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia. Despite the long track…
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Five Benefits of Exercise You May Not Know
Regular physical activity and exercise are great ways to maintain and improve your health. Exercise is known to prevent and treat type 2 diabetes, depression and heart disease. It can also give you an energy boost and is an important part of any weight loss program. But there are many more benefits of exercise and…