MEDICAL NEWS
Five new studies support simple steps to prevent illness and improve overall health. The American Journal of Medicine reports the following based on multiple studies in several countries:
* Eating fresh fish regularly may reduce your risk of colorectal cancer.
* Still trying to stop smoking? Try acupuncture and hypnosis. Several studies found smokers had good success.
* Have your teeth cleaned regularly. Scaling removes harmful bacteria. You can reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke.
* Talk to your doctor about weight loss. People who were moderately obese, followed a diet plan from their doctors (not a weight loss clinic), and stuck with it at least 12 weeks, lost over 10% of their body weight.
* Low-dose aspirin, for people who can take it, offers preventive cancer benefits along with heart healthy help.
© American Institute for Preventive Medicine