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Health
Cancer that forms in tissues of the breast, usually the ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple) and lobules (glands that make milk). It occurs in both men and women, although male breast can- cer is rare. African American women were 10% less likely to have been diagnosed with breast cancer, however, they were almost 40% more likely to die from breast cancer, as compared to non-Hispanic white women.
CAUSES
Many risk factors may increase your chance of developing breast cancer, but it is not yet known exactly how some of these risk factors cause cells to become cancerous.
Hormones seem to play a role in many cases of breast cancer, but just how this happens is not fully understood.
Certain changes in DNA can cause normal breast cells to become cancerous. DNA is the chemical in each of our cells that makes up our genes — the instructions for how our cells function. We usually look like our parents because they are the source of our DNA. But DNA affects more than how we look.
SYMPTOMS
Early breast cancer usually doesn’t cause symptoms. But as the tumor grows, it can change how the breast looks or feels. The com- mon changes include:
• A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area
• A change in the size or shape of the breast
• Dimpling or puckering in the skin of the breast
• A nipple turned inward into the breast
• Discharge (fluid) from the nipple, especially if it’s bloody
• Scaly, red, or swollen skin on the breast, nipple, or areola (the
dark area of skin at the center of the breast). The skin may have ridges or pitting so that it looks like the skin of an orange.
Candy
Sugar and artificial colors are a bad combination for children and adults with ADHD. Candy can lead to hy- peractivity. Be sure to cut back on the candy.
Seafood
Fish and other seafood can contain traces of mer- cury, which can worsen ADHD symptoms in the long run. Try to avoid king mack- erel, swordfish, shark and tilefish.
Frozen Fruits & Veggies
Fruits and veggies are supposed to be healthy, right? Well, in this case, frozen fruits and vegetables contain artificial colors, which can be bad for an ADHD diet. Experts say these foods are treated with chem- icals for insect control. If you’re serving fruits or veg- etables for dinner, stick to the fresh ones.
Cake Frosting
Yes, you guessed it! There’s a ton of artificial sweeteners and artificial col- oring in cake mixes and frost- ings, too. Keep this in mind.
Soda
It’s probably best to elim- inate soda from your diet completely. Soda shares the same sugars and sweeteners as most candies. The high- fructose corn syrup and caf- feine in soda is also bad for any child with ADHD. A 2013 study showed that children who drank too much soda ex- hibited slightly more aggres- sion and social withdrawal.
Energy Drinks
Experts say energy drinks can worsen ADHD symp- toms, too. They are packed with sugar, artificial sweeten- ers, artificial colors, caffeine and other stimulants. These drinks are becoming popular among teens, so be sure to talk to your teen about the risks of drinking energy drinks.
Other Foods To Look Out For
Common foods such as milk, chocolate, soy, eggs, beans, tomatoes, grapes and oranges can trigger a food sensitivity leading to ADHD symptoms. If you notice that these foods are affecting your attention span, talk to a physician. You may have to eliminate these foods from your diet to avoid worsening symptoms.
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