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General cancer facts include the basics of how cancers form and spread and how they are treated. Learn about the symptoms and causes of cancer and find out the truth about cancer myths with these general cancer facts.

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Cancer is one of the most devastating diseases to modern society. Adopt these preventative measures for a healthy, cancer-free life.

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  • Have a sense of humor! A good laugh can send up to 20 percent more blood pumping through the body.
  • Get full off fiber. This heart-healthy nutrient can reduce blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Aim for 25 grams per day.
  • Eat chocolate. Indulging regularly could reduce your risk for heart attack by roughly 37 percent. Just keep the chocolate dark (more antioxidants) and the portion small (one ounce).
  • Say Namaste. Yoga can help reduce irregular heartbeats.
  • Make time for teatime. Researchers believe that sipping three cups of tea per day can decrease the risk of heart attack by 11 percent. Green tea, especially, may hold heart health benefits.

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