From eNewsletter 2/21/2024
DID YOU KNOW that cancer survivors who adhere to a healthy lifestyle, which includes never smoking, light or no alcohol intake, sufficient physical activity, a healthy diet, and an optimal body mass index, may lower their risk for cancer-related and all-cause mortality, according to new research from International Journal of Cancer?
Adherence to a healthy lifestyle (4-5 healthy lifestyle factors) vs an unfavorable lifestyle (0-1 healthy lifestyle factor) was associated with a 43% reduction in the risk for cancer-related mortality and a 48% reduction in the risk for all-cause mortality.
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