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EATING GRILLED FOOD
RISK LEVEL: 2
REASON: “While grilling meats
at high temperatures creates compounds that have been shown to increase cancer
risk in animals, it’s not clear the extent to which
they do in humans,” says Colleen Doyle, M.S.,
R.D., director of nutrition and physical activity
for the American Cancer Society. “Some studies do suggest that people who eat a lot of grilled
meats have higher rates of stomach, pancreatic,
colorectal and breast cancer.”
RECOMMENDATION: While the American
Cancer Society doesn’t discourage grilling, it
does offer the following tips:
• Clean your grill often to remove charred
debris.
• Don’t burn meats. If you do, don’t eat those
areas.
• Precook meats in the microwave or oven so
they don’t need to be on the grill as long.
Doyle also suggests cutting back on red meats
in favor of seafood and poultry, as eating red
meat has been shown to increase the risk of prostate and colon cancers.
SMOKING
RISK LEVEL: 5
REASON: “Smoking is the leading
cause of preventable death worldwide,” says Ted Gansler, M.D., director of medical content for the American Cancer Society. “It’s
responsible for one in five deaths in the U.S., 30
percent of all cancer deaths and 87 percent of all
lung cancer deaths.”
But you’re not necessarily in the clear if
you aren’t a smoker. “Each year, about 3,000
If you don’t smoke, weight
is the next most important
risk factor for cancer.
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nonsmoking adults die of lung cancer due to the
effects of secondhand smoke,” Gansler warns.
RECOMMENDATION: If you’re a smoker,
now is the time to quit. There are many tools to
help you succeed. “Ask your physician for help,”
Gansler suggests. “Get medication and support.
Only a small percentage of people are successful
in quitting on their first attempt. So be persistent;
it may take several attempts.”
If you live with a smoker, ask him or her to
smoke outside and never near children. And
when choosing hotels and restaurants, select
smoke-free options.
USING TANNING BEDS
RISK LEVEL: 4
REASON: Studies show that people
who use indoor tanning beds have
a 17 percent increase in developing melanoma
(the most serious form of skin cancer) than those
who don’t, Gansler says. “And if you start using
tanning beds before age 35, you face a 75 percent
increased risk of melanoma.”
RECOMMENDATION: “Whatever color you
are, that’s the color you’re supposed to be,”
Gansler says. “Don’t do something dangerous
to change your appearance.” He suggests avoiding indoor tanning facilities. “And when outside,
wear sunscreen [with an SPF of 15 or greater],
sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat to avoid
exposure to the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays.”
USING ANTIPERSPIRANT
RISK LEVEL: 1
REASON: There are no strong
studies reporting a statistical link
between cancer risk and antiperspirant use,
according to the American Cancer Society.
“This myth began because people thought
deodorant blocked the body’s ability to eliminate
toxins via perspiration … and the toxins backed
up into the armpit and caused cancer,” Gansler
says. “This is not true. In fact, a study that compared 813 women with breast cancer and 793
women without the disease found no relationship
between breast cancer risk and antiperspirant
use, deodorant use or underarm shaving.”
RECOMMENDATION: Gansler maintains that
the risk, if any, for the average person is low. But
if you have specific concerns, many health food
stores sell natural alternatives.
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2013 - Parrish Medical Center
Vim & Vigor - Spring 2013 - Parrish Medical Center
Contents
Tasty Tips
Opening Thoughts
Community Calendar
Your Bridge to Healthcare
A Night of Haunted Elegance
You’re the Star
Heart-to-Heart
Lighten Up!
Have No Fear
Work It!
Diane Keaton
What Are the Chances?
9 Symptoms Never to Ignore
When Allergies Attack
Virtual Health
Learning to Be Healthy
Community Health
Business Black Belts
Foundation Focus
Ask the Expert
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