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Four common health issues men shouldn’t ignore
https://www.cbhs.com.au/mind-and-body/blog/four-common-health-issues-men-shouldn-t-ignore
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in Australian men., The five-year survival rate for prostate cancer is 95%., Know the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer The symptoms of prostate cancer may not appear until the cancer has grown quite large., See your GP if you show any signs or symptoms of prostate cancer., At least one-third of all cancers could be prevented.
Salad ideas to help keep you healthy in the colder months
https://www.cbhs.com.au/mind-and-body/blog/salad-ideas-to-help-keep-you-healthy-in-the-colder-months
Like vegetables, getting enough fruit in your diet helps you get enough essential vitamins and minerals, and minimises your risk of contracting diseases or conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and high blood pressure.
Season’s greetings and thank you, from CBHS Group CEO Helen Troup
https://www.cbhs.com.au/mind-and-body/blog/happy-holidays-and-thank-you-from-cbhs-group-ceo-helen-troup
This has helped many members with early detection of skin cancers.
Member Insider: Is dental health cover worth it?
https://www.cbhs.com.au/mind-and-body/blog/member-insider-is-dental-health-cover-worth-it
A dentist is also trained to spot the signs of cancers of the lip, tongue, mouth, salivary glands and oropharynx., Early detection is one of the factors associated with better cancer survival.
Antioxidant supplements – do you need them?
https://www.cbhs.com.au/mind-and-body/blog/Antioxidant-supplements-do-you-need-them
For example, men who eat a lot of lycopene (an antioxidant found in tomatoes) may be less likely to develop prostate cancer., However, others can damage cells and contribute to conditions such as heart disease and some cancers., Increase your risk for some cancers Several research studies have shown that taking antioxidant supplements like beta-carotene doesn’t reduce the risk of getting many types of cancer., It also doesn’t reduce the risk of dying from cancer., Studies have even shown that antioxidant supplements may even increase the risk of certain cancers.
Melanoma decline: We’re being more sun-smart and it shows
https://www.cbhs.com.au/mind-and-body/blog/melanoma-decline-we-re-being-more-sun-smart-and-it-shows
We love our sun and outdoor living here in Australia, but we’re also exposed to one of the world’s highest rates of skin cancer., More than three decades ago, the Cancer Council launched the iconic SunSmart campaign., The Cancer Council believes that the long-running campaign has indeed changed attitudes and behaviours over time., Skin cancer screening with CBHS Members of CBHS with an appropriate level of cover can claim for the cost of some skin cancer screening tests through the Wellness Benefits program., id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1002932#sec012 https://www.cancer.org.au/preventing-cancer/sun-protection/campaigns-and-events/national-skin-cancer-action-week.html https://www.cancer.org.au/preventing-cancer/sun-protection/check-for-signs-of-skin-cancer.html All information contained in this article is intended for general information purposes only.
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CBHS helped my family immensely, mainly my mother who died of brain cancer a few years ago.