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Alcohol And Marijuana - Health Factors

Family History

There are many risk factors for heart disease and cancer. I am going to take a look at mine starting with my diet and ending with alcohol and marijuana use. My diet consists of a lot of burritos, sandwiches, eggs, and cheeseburgers, which can be high in saturated and trans fats. The saturated fat in eggs and beef increase my risk of heart disease along with colon and prostate cancer. The trans fat found in greasy cheeseburgers raises LDL cholesterol levels while lowering the HDL cholesterol levels that help transport cholesterol out of my arteries that would have prevented heart disease. Some of my personal behaviors that positively impact my risks for cancer and heart disease include on overall low-fat diet (when I'm not eating cheeseburgers) that include tuna fish, salmon, tofu, and soymilk. These foods have omega-3 fatty acids that reduce heart attacks and some cancers. I also eat a lot of avocados and peanut butter, which can lower LDL cholesterol levels and......


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