Diana Smith, Author at Up Run for Life

Best Tips for Prostate Cancer Prevention

Posted by Diana Smith | Jun 23, 2017 | Healthy Living |

Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in men. It’s diagnosed more frequently than brain, colon, and lung cancer combined. Luckily, prostate cancer is not one of the deadliest ones, but as with every type of cancer, it should not be taken lightly by any means. At the moment, there is no cure for cancer and there is no sure way to prevent it. However, healthy diet, healthy lifestyle, and regular doctor checkups can make a huge difference. That is why we wanted to share with you this list of tips about the best ways...

Healthy Smile: The Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth

Posted by Diana Smith | Jun 2, 2017 | Healthy Living |

We all know that regular brushing and flossing helps your teeth stay healthy by getting rid of the food particles, sugar, and bacteria that form plaque. Accumulated plaque produces acids that can damage tooth enamel, as well as cause cavities and different kinds of dental and gum diseases. But not many know that certain foods can also help your teeth stay healthy and white. Here is a list of foods you should consume and those you should avoid in order to save yourself some unnecessary visits to the dentist. What to Eat? Some of the best foods you can...

How to be Fit and Healthy After 65

Posted by Diana Smith | May 22, 2017 | Healthy Living |

We all know that it’s completely not true that life stops after 65. It is important that you stay healthy after 65. As anyone who’s ever been fifty will tell you – that’s when the fun starts! However, people often let the opinions of others get to them and think that, after a certain age, they should just stay home and do nothing. This could not be further from the truth. What you should really do is keep living your life like you did so far. Keep Learning “You’re never too old to learn” has been said a million...

Choosing the Best Foods for Keeping Your Eyes Healthy

Posted by Diana Smith | May 15, 2017 | Healthy Living |

In the sea of junk food, sweets, and sugary sodas, it’s increasingly difficult to stay fit and healthy. Our bodies suffer because of all that unhealthy food. Therefore, our muscles, bones, and heart struggle. As we get older, our eyesight tends gets weaker, and we need to think about protecting our eyes. As we spend a lot of time staring at the screens of our computers and mobile phones, our eyes suffer and get tired. In order to keep our eyes and eyesight healthy, we should change our diet and include foods that are going to do our eyes...

What are the Health Effects of Asbestos Exposure?

Posted by Diana Smith | May 3, 2017 | Healthy Living |

Even though you probably heard about asbestos and how hazardous it is for our health, not many people know what it is and just how bad it is for you. Asbestos exposure can lead to long-term health problems if exposed to it on a regular basis. Don’t worry you can limit your asbestos exposure using this guide. Here’s an Asbestos 101 guide explaining what it is, all the health complications it can cause and how to remove it from your environment. What is asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral that can be found in nature. Asbestos minerals are silicate compound,...