Aging in the News

After searching "aging in the news" in Google, I came across an MSNBC article about the simple, everyday lifestyle changes that people could make in order to better prevent cancer. (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41426537/ns/health-aging/) The article claims that a combination of a healthier diet, more daily exercise, and less consumption of alcohol could prevent a wide variety of common cancers. The article even lists statistics such as decreasing the cases of breast cancer by as much as 40% by making these changes. I found these facts to be extremely interesting. I realize we haven't talked a ton about cancer specifically in class but it is a common disease as people age. I was always under the impression that while cancer is influenced by daily habits and lifestyles, a person is more likely to be diagnosed with cancer as a result of genetics influences. I must say it is relieving to know I can take steps now to potentially decrease my risk of developing a life-threatening disease later in life,