Few words evoke as much fear and anxiety as "cancer." While there have been many medical advances in cancer research over the past several years, cancer is something that many of us continue to fear. We find ourselves wondering what we can do to prevent it. Of course there is no guarantee that we can prevent certain types of cancer, but there is evidence that shows that a healthy lifestyle helps to protect us. With April being designated as 'Cancer Control Month,' it's a good time to think about what we can do to improve our own health.

The role of antioxidants is a particularly popular nutrition topic in the media these days; in particular, their role in cancer prevention, anti-aging, and heart health. But what are antioxidants and how do they really benefit us?

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