Positive Effects of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

As more and more women fight against the battle against cancer, more and more researchers strive hard to figure out and discover a way to combat it. Researchers from the Catalonian Institute of Oncology (ICO) in Girona and the University of Granada in Spain have discovered that extra virgin olive oil appears to be a powerful weapon against breast cancer.

Researches found that the phenolic compounds polyphenols - natural antioxidants found in abundance in extra virgin olive oil- are effective in fighting against the positive and negative breast cancer cells. Aside from this, extra virgin olive oil also offers other benefits such as lower incidence of cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis as well as several types of cancers), preventing oxidative damage, quelling inflammation, regulating platelet and cellular function, and fighting infections.


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4 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer

October is the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Last year alone, 170,000 cases of Breast Cancer were diagnosed.

American Institute for Cancer Research shared several everday choices that helps protect from breast cancer:

1. Maintaining a healthy weight with low body fat - excess body fat causes postmenopausal breast cancer. Eating healthy food choices such as vegetables and fruits will help you maintain a healthy weight.

2. Get Regular Physical Activity - Include exercise for at least 30 minutes per day in your calendar. Even as simple as walking, running, or even gardening.

3. Limit Alcoholic Beverages - AICR recommends to keep one drink a day.

4. Breastfeed - "Hormonal changes, physical changes in breast tissue cells and shedding of breast tissues may all be responsible for the decrease in risk that has been documented in many studies."

With Breast Cancer, early detection can save lives. It is important for women to regularly conduct monthly self examination. Women should also get a mammogram and a clinical breast exam regularly.

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Physical Signs of Cancer

Everyone is afraid to have cancer. Still the best way to fight cancer is prevention. It is very important to know the signs and symptoms of cancer.

Knowing the lumps and bumps in your body can actually save you from fighting the "Big C". Here are some tips that can help you identify cancerous lumps in your body:

Breast Lumps

Regularly check your breast for any unusual lumps or bumps. Consult a doctor if:

* The lump is new or unusual
* The area feels different from surrounding tissue in that breast or your other breast
* The lump has changed (gotten bigger, firmer or more defined)

Testicular Lumps

According to sixwise.com, Men should examine their testicles for lumps at least once a month, beginning in their mid-teens. This should ideally be done after a shower or bath, as the heat from the water relaxes your scrotum, which makes it easier to find abnormalities.

Skin Bumps and Lumps

Here's what to look for:

Diameter:
A melanoma may be larger than a regular mole, or at least the size of a pencil eraser (about 1/4 inch in diameter). They may be smaller, however.

Color:
Melanomas typically have varied shades of brown, tan or black, and may later progress to red, white and blue. Normal moles are usually a single shade of brown.

Asymmetry:
Most melanomas are asymmetric (a line down the middle will not split it evenly in half).

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Male Breast Cancer

When we hear the term "breast cancer", we often relate this disease to women. However, breast cancer is not only limited to women but also to men. 1% breast cancer appears in men. Though there are no concrete causes for male breast cancer, it is still very important to know the different signs and symptoms of male breast cancer.

Signs and Symptoms:
According to sixwise.com, a noticeable:

* Dimpling or puckering in your skin
* A change in nipple shape (such as indentation)
* Scaling or redness of your nipple or breast skin
* Nipple discharge

Studies show that men in the age of 60-70 years old are of high risk for breast cancer. Other risk factors include: obesity, liver diseases and exposure to estrogen.

Reducing the risk factors for breast cancer is one way of preventing breast cancer. This includes loosing weight, avoiding early exposure to radiation, and reducing alcohol and cigarette smoking.

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