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1 t a reliable estimation, one in three people in the UK will fall prey to one form or other of cancer during their lives. It’s hard for most people to believe, but cancer isn’t always down to genetics. In fact, 50% of the most common cancers can be prevented by adopting a healthier lifestyle. A cut your cancer risk – today How we lead our lives is, to a large extent, what determines whether we will or won’t be diagnosed with cancer 044 | march 2012 the statistics are startling. smoking is the single greatest avoidable risk factor for cancer and, in the uk, it is the cause of approximately 29% of all cancer deaths. in the last 50 years alone, it is thought that smoking has ended the lives prematurely of around six million people in this country. if that isn’t enough to shock you, one in every two regular smokers will die from the habit, the majority in middle age. yet, even though smoking causes 90% of lung-cancer deaths in men and 83% of lung-cancer deaths in women, more than one in five British adults still currently smokes. it’s not just lung cancer either – tobacco puts you at risk of developing around 14 other cancers as well. in fact, cigarette smoke is so deadly that, even if you don’t smoke yourself, exposure to other people’s smoke is a real risk. second-hand smoke can increase a non-smoker’s risk of getting lung cancer by 25%. HigH risk? regular smokers are at greatest risk – the more you smoke, the more likely you are to get cancer. and female smokers are more likely than men to suffer at a younger age. sort it out there are plenty of resources to help smokers quit. Visit websites like www.smokefree.nhs.uk not only will you find lots of tips and support, you can order a free ‘Quit kit’ and learn about nicotine replacement treatments that are available to you through the nHs. you can also call the nHs Free smoking Helpline on 0800 022 4332 for one-to-one advice and guidance. Patches, e-cigarettes or gum to chew are some of the more popular aids that can help you conquer the habit. Cut risk of Cancers such as • Lung Stop smoking • Mouth • Larynx (voice box) • Pharynx (upper throat) • Nose and sinuses • Oesophagus (food passage) • Liver • Pancreas • Stomach • Kidney • Bladder • Cervix • Bowel • Ovarian • Leukaemia. http://www.smokefree.nhs.uk

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of AT Home with Christian Jessen - March 2011

EDITOR'S LETTER
A WARM WELCOME FROM DR CHRISTIAN
NEWS
SAVE THE DATE
DEFENSIVE EATING
SLEEPING BEAUTY
SPOIL YOURSELF
FAMOUS FIGURES
WIN TOP PRIZES
DR JESSEN, I PRESUME
FEEL-GOOD FACTOR
A BEAUTIFUL MIND
PROTECT YOURSELF
GETTING OVER IT
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
WHAT LIES BENEATH
SUGAR HIGHS AND LOWS
WHAT'S UP, DOC?
ON THE RUN
SMOKING GUN
FRESHLY GROUND
I CAN'T EAT THAT
OFF THE SCALES
WALKING TALL
IN GOOD HANDS?
GIRLS ONLY
IN THE BLOOD
PERIOD PROPERTIES
FERTILITY HELP
A WEE ISSUE
UNDER YOUR HAT
CONFESSIONS OF AN ALCOHOLIC
DANGER ZONE
BODY BASICS
HEART-STOPPING MOMENTS
BACK TO BASICS
WALKING ON SUNSHINE
THE SKIN YOU LIVE IN
LISTEN UP
EYESORE
IN PLAIN SIGHT
DOWN UNDER
BUMP 'N GRIND
LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX
MAN TALK
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BMI?
I'LL HAVE A 'P' PLEASE
BOYS DON'T CRY
TO THE EXTREME
THREE-DAY SLIM DOWN
TOTALLY ADDICTED TO CAKE
JUST A PINCH
GYM JAMS
THEY'RE DOING WHAT?
GOTTA HAVE IT
EYES WIDE SHUT
PETER PAN PLAN
HOW OLD?
HOW OLD?
FUZZ FREE
FUZZ FREE
CUT HERE
CUT HERE
ON THE MEND
ON THE MEND
KNOW YOUR NIP/TUCKS
KNOW YOUR NIP/TUCKS
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
STAY SAFE ABROAD
STAY SAFE ABROAD
SAY CHEESE!
SAY CHEESE!
IVORY TOWER
IVORY TOWER
MOUTH MAYHEM
MOUTH MAYHEM
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
LIGHTEN UP
LIGHTEN UP
COULD YOU BE A GUINEA PIG?
COULD YOU BE A GUINEA PIG?
HEADS UP
HEADS UP
LAST WORD
LAST WORD
STOCKISTS
STOCKISTS

AT Home with Christian Jessen - March 2011