Adding a variety of vegetables to one’s diet may help decrease the chance of getting lung cancer, and adding a variety of fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of squamous cell lung cancer, especially among smokers. “Although quitting smoking is the most important preventive action in reducing lung cancer risk, consuming a mix of… [Continue Reading]
Green Leafy Vegetables Can Significantly Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk
August 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Researchers find that eating more green leafy vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The authors, led by Patrice Carter, say there is a need for further investigation into the potential benefits of green leafy vegetables. In the last two decades there has been a dramatic increase in the number of… [Continue Reading]
Most Effective Factors for Reducing Levels of Dementia Identified
August 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A study has concluded that eliminating diabetes and depression, as well as increasing education and fruit and vegetable consumption, are likely to have the biggest impact on reducing levels of dementia in the coming years, should no effective treatment be found. While the exact cause of dementia is still unknown, several modifiable risk factors have… [Continue Reading]