Originally published August 7 2005
Tips on how to check for breast cancer
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
With recent medical advances, there has been a 22 percent decrease in the disease's mortality rate. To decrease your risk, make sure certain steps are taken to check yourself for anything out of the ordinary.
Researchers at North Carolina University in the USA found hugs can ward off heart disease, lower blood pressure and reduce the levels of hormones which cause stress.
People in supportive relationships are best placed to take advantage of physical contact and generally have less stress and better well-being.
But if you don't have someone to snuggle up to, try these five tips for a strong heart and good health.
As well as putting off hugging partners with fag breath and smelly hair, it's also a heartbreaker.
It triggers palpitations, hardens the arteries and is linked to heart disease, heart attacks and strokes2.
Your waist size canpredict your risk of heart disease.
If it's larger than 39in, you could well be on your way to diabetes or heart disease.
Men should aim for a waist size of 35in or less and women 32in or less.
Deal with stress and you'll be a much happier,healthier person.
Learn to relax and try to set aside time for yourself every day when you can empty your mind of worries.
Yoga, pilates or even aggressive stress-busting sports like kickboxing are a great way to unwind.
But just listening to music,reading or getting a pet are equally effective at lowering stress levels.
A 30-minute walk every day will boost circulation and get soon the blood pumping throughout your body.
The bonus is increased fitness and a raised metabolism.
Cut back on your intake of salt, fat, meat and dairy products and include more fruit, vegetables and grains, which are high in fibre, in your diet.
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