According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of US adults are considered obese. Obesity is higher among middle age adults ages 40-59 but is still quite common among younger adults under 40 and adults over 60. Childhood obesity has also more than doubled in children. Obesity growth has quadrupled for teens in adolescent years. This high growth rate of children and teens facing obesity is one of the reasons why the California state Education Code requires schools to provide at least 200 minutes of physical education for every 10 days of class for children in grades kindergarten through sixth. That
Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk
Concerned about cancer prevention? Take charge by making small changes in your daily life, from eating a healthy diet to scheduling regular cancer screenings. By Mayo Clinic staff You’ve probably heard conflicting reports about cancer prevention. Sometimes the specific cancer-prevention tip recommended in one study or news report is advised against in another. If you’re concerned about cancer prevention, take comfort in the fact that small changes in your daily life can make a big difference. Consider seven real-life cancer prevention tips. 1. Don’t use tobacco Using any type of tobacco puts you on a collision course with cancer. Smoking has been linked to various