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Vegetarian diets and cancer

A major new study funded by World Cancer Research Fund has revealed how non-meat diets may help reduce the risk of specific cancer types

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Is personalised nutrition better for cancer prevention?

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Is personalised nutrition better for cancer prevention?

Personalised nutrition is the idea that there is a particular pattern of diet that can be tailored to each individual’s specific needs, and so optimise their health. But does it work?

Trick or treat? 6 truths about cancer risk that might scare you!

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Trick or treat? 6 truths about cancer risk that might scare you!

Six truths about what causes or prevents cancer

Taking the long way home: the joys of city cycling

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Taking the long way home: the joys of city cycling

After spending the day at a computer, it’s wonderful to be back in the saddle

“Health for all” starts with prevention

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“Health for all” starts with prevention

What is Universal Health Coverage and what does it mean for cancer prevention?

What’s the beef? Conflicting recommendations for meat and cancer risk

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What’s the beef? Conflicting recommendations for meat and cancer risk

If one group says red and processed meat poses no risks, and another advises limiting consumption, where does this leave us?

Confused about red meat headlines in the news?

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Confused about red meat headlines in the news?

We share what we all need to know about how eating red and processed meat can affect our risk of getting cancer.

Red and processed meat still pose cancer risk, warn global health experts

Physical activity – updated guidelines to support a healthier you!

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Physical activity – updated guidelines to support a healthier you!

Matt Lambert takes a look at the UK’s updated physical activity guidelines

‘Be healthy’ – but is it that easy?

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‘Be healthy’ – but is it that easy?

Changing your habits can be hard and Sidonie explains why

How to fundraise: tips from one of our top supporters

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How to fundraise: tips from one of our top supporters

After losing his Nan, Mum, aunts and Step-Mum to cancer, James Radford is determined to help more families avoid the misery of a cancer diagnosis. Find out how much he’s raised so far – and how he does it

Keeping score: assessing the impact of our Cancer Prevention Recommendations

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Keeping score: assessing the impact of our Cancer Prevention Recommendations

We’ve standardised scoring how closely populations adhere to the WCRF/AICR Recommendations

Cancer, exercise and older people

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Cancer, exercise and older people

Encouraging exercise among people with a cancer diagnosis

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Preventing cancer. Saving lives

While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work helps people to live longer, healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.