Health Uncle:Fighting Cancer

A recent study shows that eating apples and onions lower your risk of getting pancreatic cancer.Apples and onions contain a certain flavonoid,an antioxidant that protects cells from the disease.This effect was especially strong in smokers,though nonsmokers also benefited from apples and onions.Another basic way of protecting yourself from cancer is losing weight.About 67% of Americans are overweight.Eating right,eating less and exercising have all been proven to reduce your cancer risk.Consider skipping that extra donut.