Every four years, spectacular displays of athleticism and intense competition to get into the Olympic Games, to see. As an Olympic gold me...
Every four years, spectacular displays of athleticism and intense competition to get into the Olympic Games, to see.
As an Olympic gold medal is invited to participate in media interviews, commentary and analysis, the real excitement comes from watching and cheering the athletes to participate in our country.
This year I celebrated the 20th anniversary of are a part of the Magnificent Seven, the first gymnastics women's team from the United States to take the gold medal.
But I also celebrating another milestone - walk for 5 years without cancer.
As a survivor of ovarian cancer and women's health advocate, I was very aware of the steps we need to take to reduce the risk of cancer.
According to the Foundation for cancer prevention, research shows that up to 50 percent of cancer cases and 50 percent of cancer deaths are preventable with the knowledge that we have now.
And as a parent, it is important for me to convey that healthy behaviors in my children to have the best chance in a long and healthy life.
Half of Americans obese by 2030?
It is no secret that America has a weight problem - 2030 obese without substantial changes, half of Americans.
But did you know that being overweight or obese can significantly increase the risk of cancer?
Research shows that obesity is a risk factor for several types of cancer, including breast, cervical, colon and liver cancer.
In fact, obesity is to outperform over the snuff as the main cause of cancer in 2020.
Healthy living starts with a healthy diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains, with limited amounts of red meat and meat quantities.
It is also important that every day at least 30 minutes of physical activity - but you do not have to train like a gold medal athletes, healthy exercise to work in the day.
It is easier to start with the "business" training time you can do for 10 workouts to observe minute fitness, you can press in your busy life Olympia, or.
Be physically active
Physical activity is to make a significant difference in your health and wellbeing.
There are other steps you can take as well to prevent cancer, including:
■ Avoid snuff.
(Increases with melanoma, which is very important) ■ your skin from the sun to protect.
■ Getting immunized.
■ your family history to know.
■ Get regular detection of cancer.
This simply Olympics not encourage athletes.
Let yourself be inspired by them.
Follow reduce suit and physical activity part of their daily lives, the risk of cancer.
You can not win a gold medal, but that will compete for the first prize of all - a long and healthy life.
For more information about reducing the risk of cancer, visit www.preventcancer.org.
■ Shannon Miller an Olympic champion is seven and is the most decorated gymnasts in the United States.
■ Miller is a survivor of ovarian cancer and devotes his time to the promotion of health and fitness for women and children.
