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Q Health Flash
STAY UPDATED WITH THE LATEST MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS
CANCER
& FAT
O
ut of the 36 kinds of cancer evaluated, researchers
have found strong evidence for a link to obesity for 11
– in the colon, rectum, biliary tract (liver and gallbladder),
pancreas, breast, endometrium (uterine lining), ovary,
kidney, and the gastric cardia (the junction of the
esophagus and stomach); a certain type of esophageal
cancer (adenocarcinoma); and one type of bone marrow
cancer (multiple myeloma).
Make sure you’re doing at least 150 minutes per week
of moderate-intensity activity such as brisk walking,
as obesity is a cancer risk factor that can be modified
through exercise and diet.
Anxiety Attack!
M
any people are quick to grab a pill
bottle when they experience health
problems. Apart from constant low energy,
below are few other notable symptoms.
Symptoms of anxiety:
DExcessive ongoing worry and tension.
DRestlessness or a feeling of being ‘edgy’.
DIrritability.
DMuscle tension.
DHeadaches.
DSweating.
DTrouble falling or staying asleep.
DTrembling.
DBeing easily startled.
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