Indoor Swimming Pools- A Chemical Cocktail?

We all know that swimming is great exercise and is fantastic for many rehabilitative purposes, but did you know that there is a downside to being in the water?

Many pools contain dangerous, volatile chemicals that are known to be carcinogenic (cancer causing). Read more…

Obesity and Cancer Link- More Research = Same Results

There is a growing amount of research that links cancer rates to obesity. This is nothing new. The information has been around for quite sometime but science had to confirm it.  Read the Wall Street Jounral article here.

For more information on the Journal of the American Medical Association  study click here.

Phil Mickelson Takes a Break From the Tour-Spending Time With Amy

Phil Mickelson has decided to stop playing golf… at least for the time being. His wife Amy Mickelson is battling breast cancer. Here is hoping that she has a speedy recovery and that we see Lefty on the tour again very soon.

Cheap food comes at a cost

Fast food is convenient while you are on the go, but you may want to consider other options.

 http://healthandfitness.sympatico.msn.ca/Galleries/five_fatty_fast_foods.htm?feedname=PHOTO_GALLERY_HF_FAST_FOODS&pos=1&nolookup=true

Alcohol increases cancer risk for women

A new Oxford University study suggest that women who consume alcohol may face an increased risk of cancer.

According to the data released today, about 13 percent of the cancers of the breast, liver, rectum, and upper respiratory/gastrointestinal system may be related to alcohol use.

http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE51N6GO20090224?sp=true