Most people would welcome something that makes them go weak in the knees, but nobody relishes aching, weak wrists.

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It's summertime. We all want to be outside as much as we can, because before you know it, the days will be short and the ground will be covered with snow.

While getting about 20 minutes of sun each day is important for our vitamin D levels, too much sun can lead to painful burns and risks of skin cancer. One simple -- and fashionable -- way to protect yourself is by wearing a hat.

Healthy Hats is a great place to start shopping for the perfect sun protection. Besides offering lifeguard hats and adventurer hats (think safari), they've got sun smart tips to help you enjoy the sun safely.

We've all heard about foods so super in their powers they can fight off disease. This past week, broccoli made headlines for its ability to protect men from prostate cancer.

How exactly is this possible?

Researchers believe a chemical in broccoli sparks hundreds of genetic changes, activating some genes that do battle with cancer and turning off others that fuel tumors. This study is more than just evidence backing the notion that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables reduces cancer risk. It's the first human trial that looks at the potential biological mechanism at work. We know it's good to eat fruits and veggies. Now we know why.

Specifically, the broccoli eaters in this study showed 400 to 500 positive genetic changes. Men carrying a gene called GSTM1 enjoyed the most benefit. About half the population have this gene.

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Scientists from the American Institute for Cancer Research name 11 food items powerful enough to fight cancer. They don't claim any one single food or food substance can protect you from cancer but the right combination of foods in a predominantly plant-based diet might just do so.

Evidence is mounting surrounding the ability of certain foods to ward off cancer and this evidence credits the minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals in plant foods for providing cancer prevention.

Synergy, this combination concept is called. And here's the combo you'll want to fuse into your diet if keeping cancer at bay is one of your life goals.

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Cancer is one of the most terrifying words in the modern lexicon. There are so many types that you can get in so many ways, it is pretty overwhelming. Some forms of the disease are influenced by genetics, but many of these, as well as loads of others, can be prevented.

Oral cancer, which affects the mouth and pharynx (a section of the throat that includes part of the digestive and respiratory system) is one of the forms of the disease that each individual can take measures to try to prevent on their own. According to this, regular use of lip balm with SPF is an important step, as excessive sun exposure can lead to lip cancer and the sunscreen in lip balm can help protect your kisser.

In addition, one of the most important things to avoid is tobacco products including cigars and cigarettes. You should also avoid drinking too much alcohol and make sure to include a cancer screening in each check-up at the dentist. Oral cancer is very serious but steps can be taken to avoid it, so make sure to look after yourself accordingly.

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Ever wonder what's in your water? Do you stay in the know with your local news alerts? I was shocked to find out three whole days later about a water boil alert in our area. So how can we protect ourselves from drinking contaminated water if our every day lives are too busy to stay up to date with everything in our local news? And what is the best way to protect ourselves?

Installing a Reverse Osmosis System on your kitchen sink water supply is one of the best investments you can make for peace of mind and good clean healthy water. There are lots of brands out there on the market so be sure to read closely about the warranties, how often you have to change filters, the costs of the filters and how easy it is to change them, the speed in which the system filters your water and how large the holding tank is. And remember charcoal filters will remove odor from water and chlorine to make the taste better, but they do not take out all chemicals and nitrates in your water. Reverse Osmosis is the best and most cost efficient way to do this. Take it from someone who was in the utility business and has researched water thoroughly.

Boiling water will kill some bacteria but it only intensifies some chemicals and nitrates. Don't be fooled by bottled water either. There are very few regulations on bottled water and anyone can slap a label on a bottle of water and sell it. Read the fine print on where that water comes from and how it is filtered. Bottled water is the number one selling drink in the United States and nothing governs it to make sure it is completely safe. So take the steps to make it safe for you and read the labels on your water and do something to make sure that your home water supply is the healthiest and safest it can be.

So here's to drinking healthy and wisely. Water is the fluid of life. It is one of the the most essential things a body needs to operate totally functional. Cheers and bottoms up.