How to start eating healthy

January 2019
Focused on Health provides information on making healthy lifestyle choices to reduce your risk for cancer.

Breast cancer symptoms you shouldn't ignore
Most breast cancer symptoms are discovered by women during regular daily activities like bathing. Knowing how your breasts look and feel, and being alert for the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, like a lump, can help you detect the disease early, when it's easiest to treat.
If you have a fitness tracker, you have taken a step toward better health. Start your journey by doing these three things.
Plenty of diets promise weight loss and health benefits, but are any of them the best diet for you? Our dietitian weighs in on some popular diet trends and offers advice on healthy eating over the long term.
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July 2020
5 barriers to diet change and how to overcome them

April 2020
What smokers and vapers need to know about COVID-19

March 2020
5 tips for healthy living success from MD Anderson’s president

February 2020
How mindfulness can lower your cancer risk

January 2020
Can you prevent cancer?

December 2019
9 healthy holiday party food ideas from our wellness team

November 2019
5 benefits of a plant-based diet

October 2019
Breast cancer and weight: What's the link?

September 2019
Is fish healthy? How to make the best choice for your diet

August 2019
How one mom got moving and lost 70 pounds

July 2019
Low meat vs. no meat: Which diet is best for cancer prevention?

June 2019
5 tips for a healthy summer

May 2019
Healthy meal planning on a budget

April 2019
How to fit cheese into your healthy diet and stay guilt free

March 2019
36 foods that can help lower your cancer risk

February 2019
What are cancer's symptoms? 10 signs you shouldn't ignore

December 2018
10 healthy holiday gift ideas from our wellness team

November 2018
What you need to know about the ketogenic diet

October 2018
Is vaping safe?

August 2018
6 ways to make the most of your vegetables

July 2018
Should you take a daily probiotic supplement?

June 2018
HPV vaccine: Is it too late?

May 2018
How to make a healthier smoothie

April 2018
How to avoid unhealthy snacking at work

March 2018
Think it's healthy, think again

February 2018
What happens when you overeat

January 2018
Sugar detox: Get the facts

December 2017
Cancer prevention: 2017 in review

November 2017
At-home genetic tests: What to know

October 2017
Can a vegetarian diet lower your cancer risk?

September 2017
Which foods can reduce inflammation?

August 2017
How to meal plan in 6 steps

July 2017
4 ways to beat a weight loss plateau

June 2017
How does obesity cause cancer?

May 2017
Diabetes and cancer: What you should know

April 2017
How to lower your ovarian cancer risk

February 2017
Red wine and your health: Facts and myths

January 2017
Weight loss tips from people who have been there

December 2016
2016: The year in cancer prevention

November 2016
Moderate vs. vigorous exercise

October 2016
Overcoming diet and exercise slips

September 2016
Water drinks: How to spot imposters

August 2016
5 foods that help lower your cancer risk

July 2016
BMI: 4 things you should know

May 2016
5 Health benefits of cycling

April 2016
Healthy ways to get more energy

March 2016
How to read a nutrition label

February 2016
7 ways to help your kids get exercise indoors

January 2016
4 things you should know about cleanses, detoxes and fasts

December 2015
The year in cancer prevention: 5 things you need to know

November 2015
HPV: What to know

October 2015
The truth behind 5 metabolism myths

September 2015
Protein 101

August 2015
How to add more exercise and activity to your day

July 2015
Healthy lunch ideas for kids

June 2015
Protect your health with the right dietary fats

May 2015
Probiotics: Healthy bacteria for your gut

April 2015
Keep your home safe to lower your cancer risk

March 2015
Yoga: Build a strong body and mind

February 2015
Caffeine: Health perks and pitfalls

January 2015
How strength training pumps up your health

December 2014
How stress affects cancer risk

November 2014
Can a daily aspirin lower your cancer risk?

October 2014
Breastfeeding lowers your breast cancer risk

September 2014
Food myths: 8 truths to help lower your cancer risk

August 2014
How your weight affects your cancer risk

July 2014
6 foods that lower women's cancer risk

June 2014
Exercise and cancer: Your training guide

May 2014
Inflammation and cancer: Why your diet is important

April 2014
Is juicing good for you?

February 2014
Hours of sitting: What’s your cancer risk?