How to cope with cancer ghosting
The verb ¡®ghosting¡¯ commonly describes when a friend, partner or even family member ¡ª who is still alive and well ¡ª simply vanishes from your life with very little explanation. Poof! Suddenly, in-person invites are unacknowledged. Calls go to voicemail. Texts are left on read. And you, in return, feel like you¡¯re being haunted by the ghost of Loved One Past.
Sadly, ghosting isn¡¯t limited to Halloween parties, haunted houses or...
6 tips for getting organized during cancer treatment
When you or a loved one is undergoing cancer treatment, organization can fall to the bottom of your to-do list.
But getting organized...
How much water should you drink a day?
Most of us have probably heard the advice ¡°drink enough water¡± more times than we can count. But we promise there are good reasons for that...
Processed meat and cancer: What you need to know
Processed meats are convenient, affordable and woven into our collective diet. For many, bacon is a breakfast favorite, deli meat is a lunchbox staple and no cookout would be complete without hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill.
Unfortunately, cancer-causing substances form when these meats are preserved.
¡°Many of the preservation methods used for processed meats have been shown to contribute to the development of cancer...
Tips for using AI to find cancer information
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way many of us find information online. Only a few years ago, a web search would pull up pages...
Is BMI the best body weight calculator?
Maintaining a healthy weight puts you at a lower risk for more than 10 types of cancer. But what's the best way to determine if your weight...
Acupuncture during cancer treatment: What to know
If you¡¯ve ever pricked yourself with a needle, your first thought was probably some variation of the word ¡®Ouch!¡¯
While being on the...
Is raw milk safe?
Most milk found in grocery stores in the United States undergoes a type of processing called pasteurization. Technically, this makes milk...
How much caffeine is too much?
Caffeine does more than just provide a boost of energy. For many, it¡¯s a daily ritual.
A morning cup of coffee can make leaving a warm...
Beef tallow benefits: Should you use it?
It might sound funny that the same ingredient could be responsible for both supple skin and a crispy French fry.? But beef tallow, a...