Breast Cancer Prevention

Is there a link between wearing a bra and breast cancer?

Is there a link between wearing a bra and breast cancer?

A population-based study found no association between wearing a bra and increased breast cancer risk with menopausal women, according to research by the American Association of Cancer Research. The study was published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. “There have been some concerns that one of the reasons […]

by September 15, 2014
Expressing emotions through writing may help breast cancer survivors

Expressing emotions through writing may help breast cancer survivors

Healthy living is a life style and it includes being informed on the latest health news so you can take steps to living a long, healthy life. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in American women. According to the American Cancer Society, about […]

by August 23, 2014
Postmenopausal breast cancer risk decreases significantly with regular exercise

Postmenopausal breast cancer risk decreases significantly with regular exercise

Healthy living is also about being educated on the latest health news so you can take steps to keep you and your loved ones safe. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in American women. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in […]

by August 21, 2014
Bad cholesterol activates signaling pathway that promotes cancer

Bad cholesterol activates signaling pathway that promotes cancer

Healthy living is about being educated on the latest health news so you can take steps to keep you and your loved ones safe. Hardening of the arteries, also called atherosclerosis, is a common disorder. It occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries […]

by August 17, 2014
Birth control pills may increase breast cancer risk

Birth control pills may increase breast cancer risk

Healthy living is a life style. It is also about being informed on the latest medical research. Women who recently used birth control pills containing estrogen and a few other formulations had an increased risk of breast cancer, while women who took formulations without estrogen did not. The study was […]

by August 11, 2014
Eating red meat may increase risk of breast cancer

Eating red meat may increase risk of breast cancer

Like we always say, eating organic foods is key to optimal health. Fresh organic foods are packed with antioxidants and unique nutrients that can keep the immune system in top shape. The nutrients in these organic foods can also help prevent and treat disease. We have seen how processed meats increase […]

by July 28, 2014
Study shows that vitamin A may help reverse breast cancer

Study shows that vitamin A may help reverse breast cancer

Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in American women. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in every 8 women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 232,340 new cases […]

by April 18, 2014
Monthly Breast Self Examination (BSE) Step #2

Monthly Breast Self Examination (BSE) Step #2

 We want you to take a pink step this time. Per the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 US women will develop breast cancer over their lifetimes. Learn how to perform Monthly Breast Self Examination (BSE).                           Note: None of the […]

by October 11, 2012