Why quitting smoking at any time will significantly reduce your cancer risk
The health impacts of smoking are widespread and significant, but many of the most dangerous consequences begin to reverse themselves almost from the moment you quit.
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The science of behavior change
Making lifestyle changes, even big ones, doesn’t have to be daunting if you use well-studied techniques to help ensure your success.
The different benefits of moderate and vigorous activity
The health benefits of exercise are well-established, but not all exercise is created equal. Moderate activity and vigorous activity have different effects in the body, and both are important for different reasons.
Why am I not seeing a screening recommendation?
Screening recommendations should reflect both your lifetime and near-term risk. In some situations, the costs may outweigh the benefits.
Positive and negative predictive value
This more complex metric than test sensitivity or specificity will allow you to understand the likelihood that any specific test result–whether positive or negative–is in fact accurate.
Coffee isn't just a good pick-me-up – it's good for your health
Drinking coffee can improve heart health, protect against Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, and protect against several forms of cancer. Here’s why you might want to consider adding a few daily cups.
Toasting to good health? Consider putting down your glass...
Heavy drinking has been shown to significantly increase the risk of several forms of cancer, as well as heart disease, dementia, and depression (among other health issues). Drinking less can significantly mitigate those risks.
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