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Good dental hygiene is important for more than just your teeth

Brushing your teeth twice a day keeps plaque and bacteria in check, which can help prevent dental problems such as cavities, gum disease, and oral infections.

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Beta carotene: a supplement you may want to avoid

Beta carotene is a precursor to Vitamin A found in many fruits and vegetables.

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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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Why Catch
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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.

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Prevention
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Why vegetables should play a major role in your diet

Eating more vegetables has been shown to protect against several types of cancer, and reduce the risk of several other health problems. We tell you which vegetables pack the most nutritional punch.

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Tips to lose weight (and lower your cancer risk)

Excess body fat raises estrogen, insulin, and inflammation, all of which are linked to cancer. Here are science-backed tips to help.

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Prevention
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Can Hot Drinks Raise Cancer Risk?

If you have a preference for high-temperature foods and drinks, you may be doing damage that could eventually lead to cancer.

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Sugar sweetened drinks are making you unhealthy

Sweetened beverages like juice and soda increase your risk for cancer, Alzheimer’s, type 2 diabetes, and cause widespread inflammation. But there are healthy alternatives to satisfy your craving.

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Reducing your cancer risk starts here

1 in 2 Americans will get cancer during their lifetime and 1 in 6 will die from it. We’re on a mission to change that.

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