Cancer
Although you may not have heard of AGEs (advanced glycation end-products) yet, they are worth knowing about because they can wreak havoc upon your body. AGEs are harmful compounds that form when protein or fat combine with sugar in the bloodstream, a process known as glycation. AGEs are highly reactive and promote oxidative stress and…
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A comprehensive review of meta-analyses that were published between 2000 and 2023 was released in May 2024. It evaluated the impact of vegan and vegetarian diets on the risk factors associated with the development of cardiometabolic diseases and cancer in adults, children and pregnant women. (1) This review was a joint undertaking between researchers from…
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In June 2022 a new study was published that looked into the relationship between eating a plant-based diet and the risk for cancers of the digestive system. This meta-analysis included 49 previous scientific papers, specifically case-control and cohort studies, that had examined the effects of a plant-based diet on cancers of the gastrointestinal system. This…
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Medical screening for early signs of disease are becoming increasingly common. These procedures come in a variety of forms – the simple measurement of blood pressure at a doctor’s visit to screen for cardiovascular disease; for females, a Pap smear looking for abnormal cells that might suggest cervical cancer or undergoing a mammography to look…
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Anyone who reads my blogs will be aware of the importance I place on having the support of strong scientific evidence for making lifestyle changes. I have been struck in recent months by the amount of new research that has been published regarding the benefits of eating plant-based. The following is a synopsis of some…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
