How to improve your lymphatic system
You probably know that you have a whole lymphatic system in your body. But do you know what it does?
The lymphatic system is a crucial part of your immune system, and it plays a vital role in cancer prevention.
Your body relies on your lymphatic system to remove waste like bacteria, viruses, toxins and abnormal cells that can lead to cancer.
The lymphatic system does not have an organ like the heart to pump fluid...
Wired into wellness: Get to know Chief Wellness Officer Jennifer Bickel, M.D.
Ask Jennifer Bickel, M.D., about wellness, and you’ll quickly learn that she doesn’t think of it as a perk...
How stress affects cancer risk
Stress is a normal part of life. You feel it when you’re preparing for the holidays, stuck in traffic or worrying about a friend’s health....
How to make a healthier smoothie
Is your smoothie as healthy as you think it is? Smoothies can be a great source of nutrients. But they can also be a source of extra sugar and calories.
“If you’re not making them right, smoothies can be full of empty calories, leading to unwanted weight gain,” says Lindsey Wolhford, a wellness dietitian at MD Anderson.
Extra calories can lead to obesity, which increases your risk for cancer and other...
Can better breathing habits improve your health?
Breathing is not something most of us think about regularly. It’s just something we do, day in and day out, and it happens all the time without...
Which foods can reduce inflammation?
Inflammation is the body’s response to injury and infection. Without it, we would be defenseless against everything from bee stings and broken...
What is a multidrug resistant organism (MDRO)?
Multidrug-resistant organisms, or MDROs, are bacteria that are resistant to at least three families of antibiotics. This means the antibiotics...
Red wine and your health: Facts and myths
Research has shown that drinking even a small amount of alcohol — as little as one glass of wine per day — can increase cancer risk.
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Are cigars bad for you?
Cigars and cigarettes look and sound a lot alike. But do they share health risks?
Here, Jason Robinson...
6 simple ways to boost your immune system
Your immune system is constantly working to detect and fight off infections. These could be caused by bacteria, such as Salmonella, or...