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Exercise & Cognitive Function – how to keep your brain fit
Our Research Dietitian, Dr Michelle Harvie, updates us on the latest research into exercise and cognitive function. We know that regular physical activity is important for reducing breast cancer risk. Doing 150 minutes of...
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Obesity – how prejudiced is the National Health Service?
Our Research Dietitian, Dr Michelle Harvie, has shared with us her thoughts on a recent TV programme ‘Obesity – how prejudiced is the NHS?’ . The programme has sparked a lot of debate about how...
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AIR POLLUTION AND BREAST DENSITY LINK PROVIDES IMPORTANT RESEARCH LANDMARK
When looking at the various causes of breast cancer, we know that a combination of age, family history, diet and lifestyle and environment all have a role to play. We’ve also known for...
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CREATING AN APPETITE FOR MORE DIET RESEARCH
Here at Prevent Breast Cancer, we’re extremely proud to be the pioneers of the only clinically proven intermittent diet, The 2-Day Diet. Our research dietitian, Dr Michelle Harvie, and director of scientific research, Professor...
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TO HRT OR NOT TO HRT?
The link between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer risk has been a controversial and highly disputed subject for many years. However, this week, the results of a large study into the effect...
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A GLASS A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY?
We have long been aware of the links between alcohol and certain cancers, including breast cancer, with an abundance of research pointing to its harmful effects. However, some advice in the past has suggested...
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The 2-Day Diet Could Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Diet and lifestyle is a key area of research at Prevent Breast Cancer and this week saw one of our latest research studies within that field capture the attention of the media. The study,...
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Research Findings Revealed at World Cancer Conference
Each year, leading scientists from across the globe gather at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago – the world’s largest cancer research conference, which sees key findings and ground-breaking...
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Milestone Step Towards Personalised Care
Medical researchers are constantly making advances in the study of breast cancer but, from time to time, certain studies are considered breakthroughs – and one such breakthrough in relation to gene research was publicised...
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