News: Excess Weight Linked to an Unusual Cancer

New research suggests that people who are overweight and obese are 21 and 54 percent more likely, respectively, to contract a type of brain cancer known as meningioma.

On the other hand, physically active folks are 27 percent less likely to have the cancer. These findings are actually very important, as there are very few known ways to protect against meningioma… but we do know how to build a healthier brain.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us News: Excess Weight Linked to an Unusual Cancer New research suggests that people who are overweight and obese are 21 and 54 percent more likely, respectively, to contract a type of brain cancer known as meningioma. On the other hand, physically active folks are 27 percent less likely to have the cancer. These findings are actually really important, as there are very few known ways to protect against meningioma… but we do know how to build a healthier brain. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health The Complete Guide to Building a Better Brain READ NOW Need to Shed a Few Pounds? Here’s Where to Get Started    READ NOW The Good News About Meningioma    READ NOW How to Get the Jump on the Looming “Alzheimer’s Epidemic”    READ NOW Trending Now • 9 Other Reasons You Missed Your Period • The Silliest Questions People Ask About Saturated Fat • 10 Things to Stop Doing If You Want to Live Longer • How to Follow The Low-FODMAP Diet • 30 Workouts You Can Do Without Equipment • The Famous Last Words of Actors and Actresses • 4 Ways to Boost Your Resilience for Those Hard Times Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.