Focused on Health Subscribe to Focused on Health to get MD Anderson Cancer Center’s latest tips for staying healthy and cancer-free. 2012-02-02T13:54:12Z tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2010-07-27:25930 Sparkling Grape Punch Party Recipe tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-05-09:39640 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-09T13:56:03Z Want to offer a festive alternative to alcohol at your next gathering? Serve this sparkling grape party punch recipe. Holy Mole – y! 9 Reasons for a Skin Check-up tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-05-01:39482 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:32:50Z Red hair, freckles and moles aren’t the only signs for a yearly skin check-up. Do you fall into one of these other skin groups? Find out. Sunscreen: New Rules to Play By tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-05-01:39483 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:32:50Z Should you splurge on SPF 100? The FDA helps you answer that question with new rules for sunscreen labels. Learn about the biggest changes. Ripe Berries for the Picking tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-05-01:39484 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:32:50Z Let’s face it: not all berries are equally tasty — or fresh. And, eating less-than-fresh berries means less cancer-fighting nutrients. Get the berry best tips. Recipe: Blueberry Watermelon Freeze tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-05-01:39485 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:32:50Z Looking for a treat to beat the heat? Whip up blueberry watermelon freezes. It’s the perfect cool, cancer-fighting snack. Try this recipe. Food Plate Worksheets for African American, Hispanic and Vietnamese Populations tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-04-16:39222 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-04-26T15:28:10Z MD Anderson Cancer Center has developed a series of food plate worksheets that focus on nutrition and cancer prevention for African American, Hispanic and Vietnamese audiences. Food Tips from a Dietitian’s Plate tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-03-30:38863 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z No one knows better than MD Anderson dieticians the importance of food choices. So, what meals do they eat to stay cancer-free? Hunger Games: Kill Cravings with Healthy Foods tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-03-30:38864 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z When unhealthy food cravings hit, it knows no mercy. Indulging in high-calorie foods, like chocolate, can up your weight gain and cancer risks. 7 Fresh Fruits & Vegetables for Pennies tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-03-30:38870 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Are fresh fruits and vegetables too pricey for you? Well, break it down to cents, and you’ll see buying these foods makes lots of sense! Recipe: Sweet Potato Burgers tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-03-30:38871 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Sweet potato burgers make veggies the star course on your plate. Plus, they’re a creative alternative to beef burgers. How to Substitute High-Fat for Fat-Free tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-03-30:38872 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Want to maintain a healthy weight and be more fit to fight cancer? Trimming calories and fat from what you eat can help. Use these easy substitutes. Colon Screening: Colonoscopy vs Virtual Colonoscopy tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-02-29:38234 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Many people opt for a colonoscopy screening for colon cancer. But, virtual colonoscopy also is an option. Let’s compare the two. Whole Grains: Weed Out Imposter Ingredients tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-02-29:38235 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Not all grains have cancer-fighting ingredients. Don’t be deceived by misleading food labels. Learn what to look for. Recipe: Brown Rice with Cranberries tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-02-29:38238 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z What’s one of the easiest ways to eat more whole grains? Replace white rice with brown. Try this fiber-ful recipe. How to Spot Real Whole Grains tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-02-29:38239 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Download this whole grains checklist. Let it be your cheat sheet at your next trip to the grocery store. Fit Physicians: How MD Anderson Docs Get Exercise tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-01-30:37736 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Busy schedule? MD Anderson's doctors know the feeling. But, even they have to exercise to beat cancer. Learn how they're working out. Workout Burnout? 3 Hot Class Combos tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-01-30:37738 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Boost your fitness by taking a workout class like these. Each combines the best moves from exercises like yoga and cycling. The Best Workout Shoe for Your Feet tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-01-30:37739 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z A good cross-trainer can make your workout much more comfortable. But finding the perfect fit can be tricky. Find out what to look for. 5 Easy Stretches You Can Do at Work tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-01-30:37744 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Stretching is an important part of any exercise regimen. Find out how to sneak in exercise at work by stretching. 10 Cancer Symptoms Women Shouldn’t Ignore tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-12-21:36976 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Pelvic pain isn’t the only symptom of cancer in women. Know what warning signs should send you straight to your gynecologist. Learn what to look for. The Pill and Cancer: What You Should Know tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-12-21:36977 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Your birth control pill does more than just prevent pregnancy. It also can affect your risk for cancer. Find out how. Red Wine: Drink Up to Take Cancer Down? tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-12-21:36978 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Can a glass of red wine a day help prevent cancer? We’ve broken down the perks and drawbacks of indulging in wine. Sip on the facts. How to Build a Cancer-Fighting Salad tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-12-21:36979 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z A good salad can help prevent cancer. But not just any ingredient — or portion size — will do. Get our cancer - fighting salad checklist. Why New Year's Resolutions Are a Bad Idea tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2012-01-04:37127 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z If New Year's resolutions to lose weight don't work for you, don’t blame yourself. They don't work for this writer either. Learn why. Our Most-Read Health Stories of 2011 tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-11-30:36615 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Before you ring in the New Year, let’s revisit some of this year’s most-read cancer prevention articles. You may discover a few you missed — and find some new cancer prevention habits to adopt in 2012! Got Leftovers? Avoid Holiday Weight Gain tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-11-30:36617 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Want to feast on your favorite holiday foods — without worrying about weight gain? Start by reining in holiday leftovers. Get tips. How to Add Dark Chocolate to Holiday Baking tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-11-30:36618 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Want to add cancer-fighting power to your holiday baking? All it takes is a little dark chocolate. Learn how to add cacao to your mix. Recipe: Dark Chocolate Bark with Almonds and Cranberries tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-11-30:36619 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Dark chocolate, cranberries and almonds. That’s all it takes to make this recipe for cancer-fighting dark chocolate bark. Your Low-Fat Baking Substitute List tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2011-11-30:36621 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Want to trim some calories and fat from your holiday baking? Substitute these ingredients. Grab our list. Holiday Exercise: No Gym Required tag:inside.mdanderson.org,2010-11-08:28002 2012-05-23T24:15:00Z 2012-05-02T10:26:54Z Get holiday exercise without going to the gym. Just add a little heart-pumping activity to tasks already on your holiday to-do-list. Get tips.