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70+
YEARS OLD
A
s you've grown older,
you've probably seen
several friends or family members battle cancer. So
you're well aware of the importance of being vigilant about
your health. Though breast
and prostate cancers are still
leading threats for women
and men, lung cancer kills
more Americans than breast,
prostate and colon cancer
combined. The average age of
diagnosis is about 70.
THINK AHEAD: "This probably won't come as shocking
news, but the best way to
reduce your risk of lung cancer
is not to smoke and to avoid
breathing in other people's
smoke," Osborn says. If you
stop smoking before a cancer
develops, your damaged lung
tissue gradually starts to repair
itself. No matter what your age
or how long you've smoked,
breaking the habit may lower
your risk and help you live
longer and better. ■
THE SLEEPCANCER
CONNECTION
Are you skimping on sleep to squeeze
in an extra hour of work? You might want
to change your schedule. According to
the National Sleep Foundation, there is
some evidence of a link between a lack
of good sleep and a risk of cancer.
"Inadequate sleep, due to poor sleep
hygiene or a sleep disorder, such as
excessive snoring or apnea, wreaks
havoc on your immune system," says
Kristina Weaver, manager of Parrish Sleep
Disorders Center and president of the
Florida Association of Sleep Technologists.
As we age, our bodies simply do not
identify or destroy cancer cells as well.
This may be the result of a heightened
level of an immunosuppressive hormone,
called cortisol. Increased levels occur
as a direct result of poor sleep hygiene.
What can we do? First, aim for seven
or eight hours of sound sleep each night.
If you're having trouble sleeping:
1. Try not to take naps.
2. Go to bed and wake up at the same
time each day.
3. Avoid caffeine and exercise four
hours before bedtime.
4. Talk to a sleep specialist at Parrish
Medical Center. Call 321-268-6408.
"Good sleep is restorative for the
body," Weaver says. "Your immune
system is refreshed and strengthened.
Good sleep is critical to good health."
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