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Clever invention

A little more than a hundred years after Thomas Edison first worked out how a bit of carbonised sewing thread could continue to light up an incandescent bulb, electricity has insinuated itself into every aspect of our daily lives. Edison's eventual...

Breast Health Tip #17: Sleep

Go to bed by 10 PM, pull down the shades and turn off all the lights. Scientists have discovered that when it gets dark the pineal gland in our brain produces more melatonin. Melatonin is extremely powerful at protecting against and fighting breast...

Breast Health Tip #7: Vitamin E

Consume foods high in vitamin E. Research shows women who regularly eat foods rich in vitamin E have a lower risk of breast cancer. These foods include avocados, almonds, sweet potatoes, leafy green vegetables, wheat germ, and salmon. Scientists...

Woman with healthy breasts holding drink with B vitamins

Breast Health Tip #3: B Vitamins

Two types of B vitamins -- folic acid and B12 -- help to lower the risk of breast cancer principally by protecting your DNA from making mistakes that can lead to cancer. Folic acid (also known as folate), is a type of B vitamin that is involved in...

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