Over 40% of cancers due to lifestyle, says review • Hacker News Board

Re: Over 40% of cancers due to lifestyle, says review

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Post by dhughes » Sat, Dec 10, 2011, 5:23 AM UTC

giardini wrote: post #44

pflats wrote: post #34

I have a lifestyle cancer: melanoma. That said, I didn't realize "going outside with short hair and no hat" was a bad lifestyle choice until it was too late, so I'm posting here: Hey fair skinned folks! Just wearing sunscreen IS NOT ENOUGH . Wear a hat if you're going to spend more than a short time outside! If you have a family history of skin cancer, ask your barber to keep an eye out for moles when you're getting…

Using sunscreen reduces the body's production of vitamin D, a potent anti-cancer agent: http://greathealinggetaways.com/Sunscreenarticle.html Sunscreens often contain carcinogens: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potential_health_risks_of_sunsc... Consequently staying indoors and using sunscreen may _increase_ your likelihood of developing cancer. Children who avoid sunshine will get rickets, a disease that was once almo…

I read somewhere (never can remember) wearing sunglasses fools your thymus (?) into reacting as if it's dark outside so less melanin is produced making you more likely burn.

Re: Over 40% of cancers due to lifestyle, says review

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Post by thret » Sat, Dec 10, 2011, 6:52 AM UTC

giardini wrote: post #44

pflats wrote: post #34

I have a lifestyle cancer: melanoma. That said, I didn't realize "going outside with short hair and no hat" was a bad lifestyle choice until it was too late, so I'm posting here: Hey fair skinned folks! Just wearing sunscreen IS NOT ENOUGH . Wear a hat if you're going to spend more than a short time outside! If you have a family history of skin cancer, ask your barber to keep an eye out for moles when you're getting…

Using sunscreen reduces the body's production of vitamin D, a potent anti-cancer agent: http://greathealinggetaways.com/Sunscreenarticle.html Sunscreens often contain carcinogens: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potential_health_risks_of_sunsc... Consequently staying indoors and using sunscreen may _increase_ your likelihood of developing cancer. Children who avoid sunshine will get rickets, a disease that was once almo…

My compromise is a 20-30 minute run during the day, each day. I get almost no other sunlight but I think that is enough.

Re: Over 40% of cancers due to lifestyle, says review

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Post by nazgulnarsil » Sat, Dec 10, 2011, 7:18 AM UTC

jebblue wrote: post #84

Newgy wrote: post #23

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One or two drinks a day is shown to have health benefits in other studies.

Two glasses of red wine due to the Resveratrol content, I don't think hard liquor counts in the 2 drink total.

the effect in humans isn't all that clear. the reports of longevity and other benefits come from extremely high doses in rodents AFAIK.

Re: Over 40% of cancers due to lifestyle, says review

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Post by nazgulnarsil » Sat, Dec 10, 2011, 7:31 AM UTC

ghc wrote: post #6

Right, I'm off to find some fruits and vegetables! Or do I get enough antioxidants as a tea-drinker? I'm conflicted because I know I don't get enough fruit in my diet, but the recommended daily amount of fruit seems difficult to get in the winter.

prunes. quite high in antioxidants and as a bonus high in fiber so the glycemic load isn't too bad. also very easy to buy in bulk, they don't spoil quickly like most fruits.

Re: Over 40% of cancers due to lifestyle, says review

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Post by DanBC » Sat, Dec 10, 2011, 9:11 AM UTC

itmag wrote: post #51

DevX101 wrote: post #43

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Susceptibility to lung cancer due to smoking is at least partly genetic. If you have certain variants of a specific gene (don't have time for the lit search right now), smoking won't significantly increase your chances of lung cancer. The problem is not everyone has this gene variant, and you probably don't want to be playing Russian Roullette with your health.

Does this mean a person can potentially get tested for this, and find out that they have a free pass to smoke as much as they want?

Not getting cancer doesn't avoid all the other health problems. Those may not kill you but do have a significant effect on quality of life.

But sure, informed consent is a good thing.

Re: Over 40% of cancers due to lifestyle, says review

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Post by yummyfajitas » Sat, Dec 10, 2011, 1:35 PM UTC

Patrick_Bateman wrote: post #105

yummyfajitas wrote: post #20

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And it's illegal or impossible to leave London? You can't renegotiate the package, but you can always choose a different package.

Perhaps, but the health benefits may be outweighed by moving from a city with a large economy out to the country where you'll have to subsistence farm for a living.

You are confusing the UK with India and China.