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Daymond John from Shark Tank

Daymond John on Setting Goals, Leaving a Legacy, and Investing in His Health

By Jill Patton, FMCHC
The entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Queens and launching his multi-billion-dollar streetwear brand FUBU to his recent life-changing cancer diagnosis.
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Good News on the Cancer Front

By Michael Dregni
Here are some positive highlights from the American Cancer Society.
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PUMPING IRONY: When Cancer Strikes, Start Moving

By Craig Cox
While conventional wisdom tells us that we should rest and recover when cancer strikes, recent research suggests regular exercise may offer more benefits.
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What Is Inflammation?

With Gregory Plotnikoff, MD
Season 6, Episode 15   March 14, 2023

Inflammation is a natural bodily response that is essential in acute circumstances — we need it to happen we get a paper cut or if we’re fighting a head cold. Its harmful effects occur, however, when it becomes chronic and systemic. Functional-medicine practitioner Gregory Plotnikoff, MD, shares what to know about inflammation, including what causes it, how it impacts our health, ways we can test for it, and proactive steps we can take in our daily lives to tame it.

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Which Health Conditions Are Considered Inflammatory?

By Mo Perry
Chronic conditions such as autoimmune disorders, Alzheimer's, and certain types of arthritis indicate some level of inflammation.
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Can Exercise Curb Cancer

By Craig Cox
A 12-week exercise regimen suppressed the growth of prostate-cancer cells, according to a recent study.
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The Connection Between Sugar and Cancer Metabolism

By Catherine Guthrie
Sugar is the top food to avoid when it comes to cancer, according to an integrative oncologist at the University of California San Francisco.
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Foods to Eat — and Avoid — During Cancer Treatment

By Catherine Guthrie
Use nutrition to help protect — and fortify — a weakened immune system during cancer treatment.
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4 Foods to Wake Up Taste Buds During Cancer Treatment

By Catherine Guthrie
Nourishing yourself while undergoing treatment can be tricky. These foods might help whet your appetite.
cancer fighting foods: salmon, citrus, nuts, papaya

Eating Well During Cancer Care

By Catherine Guthrie
Integrative cancer experts offer ways to nourish yourself when food seems less appealing.
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How to Lower Grilled Meat’s Cancer Risk

By Catherine Guthrie
Adding onions and garlic to a meat marinade may offset the risks of heterocyclic amines.
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A Calling From Cancer

By Molly Tynjala
When two sisters received back-to-back breast-cancer diagnoses, they developed a virtual system to support each other — and became inspired to do the same for others.
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Colon-Cancer Testing Comes Home

By Michael Dregni
A new home test called the fecal immunochemical test might help millions of Americans who are behind on colonoscopy screenings.
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Why Is Lung Cancer on the Rise Among Nonsmokers?

By Michael Dregni
Secondhand smoke, radon-gas exposure, and air pollution are to blame, say many experts.
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40 Spices and Plant-Based Foods With Anti-Cancer Potential

By Pamela Weintraub
These spices and other foods may have preventive or even anti-cancer potential, according to Bharat B. Aggarwal, PhD.
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14 Anti-Cancer Lifestyle Tips

By Pamela Weintraub
These strategies can make a big difference in anti-cancer prevention — for all of us.
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