Addictions and Cancer: The Risks to Know and How to Protect Yourself

Addictions and Cancer: The Risks to Know and How to Protect Yourself

Addictions, whether to cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, or sugar, are habits that are ingrained in modern society. Yet they have devastating consequences for our health, including increasing the risk of cancer. In this article, we explore the links between these substances and cancer, drawing on solid studies and…

Diet and Essential Nutrients Against Lymphoma

Diet and Essential Nutrients Against Lymphoma

Lymphoma, particularly non-Hodgkin lymphoma, is a type of cancer that affects lymphocytes, which are essential cells in our immune system. Several factors can influence the development of this cancer, including an immune deficiency, whether congenital or acquired. However, it is possible to adopt certain strategies to reduce the risks and support treatment,…

Beta-carotene in sweet potatoes

Beta-carotene in sweet potatoes

🍠 Exploring the Potential of Sweet Potatoes in Cancer Prevention 🎗️ Let’s dive into the nutritional world of sweet potatoes, beyond beta-carotene, to discover their role in breast cancer prevention. Nutritional richness of sweet potatoes: 🌿 Source of fiber, manganese, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6. 🌈 The purple varieties, particularly nutritious,…

Preventing Cancer? Almost Half of It Is About Controlling Your Habits

Preventing Cancer? Almost Half of It Is About Controlling Your Habits

Look carefully at this graph proposed by the INCA! The figures are clear! The big damage is done by tobacco and alcohol, once these 2 risk factors are controlled, the nutritional balance comes next. Eating habits are closely linked to physical activity, but also (surely underestimated in this graph) sleep and…