WHAT IS “HEALTHY”?

Being “healthy” means different things to different people. It’s not just about physical appearance, although many people are quick to assume that it is. “Skinny” doesn’t necessarily mean you’re healthy and a high BMI doesn’t necessarily mean an unhealthy person. Whether it’s the food you consume, the amount of physical activity in your routine or the social activities you engage in, it all ties together.

WHY IS THE WORD “CANCER” SO SCARY?

“Cancer” is a powerful word that evokes strong feelings. It’s a word associated with a lot of fear, but it shouldn’t be. Let’s talk about a few common myths surrounding cancer.

CAN WE PREVENT GETTING CANCER

• 30-50% of cancer deaths can be prevented by modifying or avoiding key risk factors.
• Most cancers take years to develop.
• Many things can affect one’s chance of getting cancer.
• Things that raise the chance of getting cancer are called risk factors.
• You can’t control some risk factors like getting older.
• But you can control many others, in fact there are things you can do every day to avoid getting cancer.