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Colon Cancer Prevention

Did you know colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers? These articles discuss a variety of colon cancer prevention methods.
Top 10 Colon Cancer Prevention Tips
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common, and yet preventable, cancers. To help protect yourself and your loved ones from the disease, follow these ten colon cancer prevention tips.
Losing Weight to Prevent Colon Cancer
Do you weigh more than you want to? If I gave you ten seconds, you could probably rattle off at least five reasons why losing weight is a good idea. Here's one reason for losing weight that you might not think of.
Exercising to Prevent Colon Cancer
Research indicates that exercising can decrease colon cancer risk by up to 40%. Exercise also tends to reduce the incidence of other risk factors for colon cancer, like obesity and diabetes.
Statins and Colon Cancer
Statins are commonly used to treat high LDL cholesterol levels. Some research indicates that statins also reduce a person's risk of developing colon cancer. Other research indicates they don't. This article discusses both points of view.
Health: The Price to Pay for Being Gay?
Gay Americans tend to carry an increased burden for ensuring their own health and well-being. In addition to the social stigma that most minorities face, they contend with legal inequalities that decrease their access to (and benefit from) preventive healthcare services.
Book Review: Anticancer
Anticancer is a great choice for anyone looking for lifestyle changes they can start making today to reduce their risk of colon cancer occurrence or recurrence.
Book Review: The Answer to Cancer
Recommendations in "The Answer to Cancer" are consistent, specific, timely, and evidence-based. Anyone who wants to prevent cancer will benefit from reading this book.
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