factors

Factors of cancer

Many of these risk factors can be avoided. Others, such as family history, cannot be avoided. People can help protect themselves by staying away from known risk factors whenever possible.

If you think you may be at risk for cancer, you should discuss this concern with your doctor. You may want to ask about reducing your risk and about a schedule for checkups.

Over time, several factors may act together to cause normal cells to become cancerous. When thinking about your risk of getting cancer, these are some things to keep in mind:

• Not everything causes cancer.



• Cancer is not caused by an injury, such as a bump or bruise.



• Cancer is not contagious. Although being infected with certain viruses or bacteria may increase the risk of some types of cancer, no one can "catch" cancer from another person.



• Having one or more risk factors does not mean that you will get cancer. Most people who have risk factors never develop cancer.



• Some people are more sensitive than others to the known risk factors.

The sections below have more detailed information about the most common risk factors for cancer. You also may want to read the NCI booklet Cancer and the Environment.

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Top 3 Acne Treatments

Details of acne treatments

What is Exposed?

Exposed is a 3-step acne battling kit that utilizes the best of science and nature to bring you an effective acne treating cream. This three-step system consists of a facial cleanser, clearing tonic, and acne treatment serum. Developed through research by dermatologists, cosmetologists, naturopaths and chemists, the Exposed acne treatment is a unique and revolutionary approach to battling acne from its roots. Exposed also proactively seeks out new pimples and eliminates them before they ever have the chance to form.

The Exposed acne system specifically helps to clear existing acne, prevent new acne formation, even skin tone, and reduce the appearance of existing scars (also prevents future scarring).

What We Liked About Exposed

The Exposed acne system combines all the top ingredients from the best sources to create an acne treatment that effectively combats and eliminates acne before it ever forms. What distinguishes Exposed from other brands is its use of both scientific and natural additives that work concurrently to unclog pores and fight acne bacteria. This kit also fights to restore skin tone and reduce redness from left over acne.

We also liked the excellent customer service Exposed acne provided. Their website is very easy to use and you can track all your orders on their website. Also, they have a 1-year guarantee for their product. This really shows that the company cares about treating your acne.

Success Rates

The Exposed acne system has a good success rate with many success stories and testimonials, outside of the testimonials on the Exposed website. The reason Exposed has high success rates is because of its attack on all the causes of acne: overproduction of sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells. Each one of the steps in the exposed skin care kit specifically attacks each one of these factors, quickly reducing and elminating acne within a months time.

Conclusion about Exposed

The Exposed acne system is definitely a good one to try out. Unlike Proactiv and other popular acne treatments, Exposed doesn't rely solely on benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid working. Exposed acne introduces many other effective acne fighting ingredients that work very well to quickly treat and prevent any further inflammation from occuring. There are no pills you have to intake, so you shouldn't have to worry about potential side-effects. Compared to other acne treatments currently on the market, Exposed acne comes in as our #1 for 2008.

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weight lose exercise

Top 10 weight lose exercise

6. Rowing :

Calories Burnt: 500 – 600 cals/hr

Rowing is a brilliant way to tone your arms, and is also very good fun. Get involved with the local rowing club and you’ll get to try it for free, or simply use the rowing machine at the gym. As well as building arm muscle, you’ll also burn calories and get an incredible workout.

7. Walking :

Calories Burnt: 360 cals/hr

The easiest exercise, brisk walking is a great cardio workout and will also help to tone legs, stomach and hips. Sprinting, walking across hills or walking uphill will add to the amount of calories burnt, and walking tends to be very easy to fit into daily life. Just walking to the train station has made me so much fitter, and it really wakes me up going for a brisk walk in the morning.

8. Dancing …

Calories Burnt: 600/800 cal/hr

This targets all over your body, and is an excellent work out. I frequently put a music channel on and dance around, as well as burning calories I also find that it’s a great stress reliever! Just make sure you stay active, and try and keep going for at least an hour!

9. Exercise DVDs:

Calories Burnt: 300/500 cals/hr

While these come under a lot of different headings, some exercise DVDs do actually help you to lose weight and tone up. Find a high energy one, and try and do it once a day. As well as burning calories and toning up, you’ll also feel much fitter. My personal favourite is “Pump It Up”, because the music keeps me motivated!

10. Horse Riding:

Calories Burnt: 200-600 cal/hr

This one may be slightly harder to arrange, but going horse riding once a week is one of the best ways to stay fit, healthy and enjoy nature. The view from up there is so amazing, you won’t notice that your toning your bum, abs and thighs, and burning calories while your at it! You’d be surprised at how cheap it can be to arrange a session once a weekend, and if your feeling extra fit you could even cycle to the stables.

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Exercise programs

Program 3

• Warm up and stretch for 5-10 minutes.

• Power walk for 500m, slow walk for 100m.

• Repeat for the duration of your walk.

• Always complete a warm down before finishing the session.

Program 4

• Warm up and stretch for 5-10 minutes.

• Jog for 50m, walk for 500m.

• Repeat 5 times.

• Always complete a warm down before finishing the session.

Program 5

• Warm up and stretch for 5-10 minutes.

• Walk up 20 steps (not floors), and then complete a 2 minute recovery walk on level ground.

• Repeat 5 times.

• Always complete a warm down before finishing the session.

One of the biggest mistakes people make when they start an exercise program is they reduce the amount of activity they do for the rest of the day. They think "I've already done my exercise for the day" and they sit on the lounge. To really lose that weight you need to make sure that you remain active for the rest of the day. Don't spend the rest of the day in bed or on the couch!

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