Health Insurance News - Tea Fights Skin Cancer
At The Insurance Headquarters, we advocate a well-balanced diet and moderate exercise combined with health insurance in order to maintain good health. So we're always happy to report on new studies about the health benefits of certain foods. The benefits of drinking tea have been in the news for some time, and most of us are familiar with tea's anti-oxidant benefits. But drinking tea may have even greater health benefits than scientists previously realized: a new study shows that drinking tea may help reduce the risk of skin cancer.
According to Reuters, in a study of nearly 2,200 people, researchers discovered that those who drank tea had a lower risk of developing two of the most common types of skin cancer, squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma.
Regular tea drinkers who had one to two cups of tea per day were 20-30% less likely to develop the cancers than those who didn't drink tea. And people who had been drinking tea for decades saw even greater benefits.
This research doesn't mean it's ok to excessively sun bathe if you drink a lot of tea, because the study didn't find evidence that drinking tea helped people who had been seriously sunburned in the past. Also, the study didn't look at how drinking tea impacts melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.
But the study shows that it's probably a good idea to unwind at the end of the day with a nice cup of tea. In addition to having the potential to lower stress, decrease late-night food cravings, and settle an upset stomach, preventing cancer is yet another benefit to add to the long list of good reasons to drink tea. Just make sure to stick to de-caffeinated versions if you're drinking tea in the evening. It's also important to note that the antioxidant EGCG is considered particularly effective in reducing burns of UV-exposed skin.
The study involved adults, so don't start giving tea to your kids. But if you have a family, make sure everyone covers up with sunscreen and wears protective sun gear. Taking preventative measures and having a good family health plan will help ensure that you can enjoy a long, healthy life with your loved ones.
According to Reuters, in a study of nearly 2,200 people, researchers discovered that those who drank tea had a lower risk of developing two of the most common types of skin cancer, squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma.
Regular tea drinkers who had one to two cups of tea per day were 20-30% less likely to develop the cancers than those who didn't drink tea. And people who had been drinking tea for decades saw even greater benefits.
This research doesn't mean it's ok to excessively sun bathe if you drink a lot of tea, because the study didn't find evidence that drinking tea helped people who had been seriously sunburned in the past. Also, the study didn't look at how drinking tea impacts melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.
But the study shows that it's probably a good idea to unwind at the end of the day with a nice cup of tea. In addition to having the potential to lower stress, decrease late-night food cravings, and settle an upset stomach, preventing cancer is yet another benefit to add to the long list of good reasons to drink tea. Just make sure to stick to de-caffeinated versions if you're drinking tea in the evening. It's also important to note that the antioxidant EGCG is considered particularly effective in reducing burns of UV-exposed skin.
The study involved adults, so don't start giving tea to your kids. But if you have a family, make sure everyone covers up with sunscreen and wears protective sun gear. Taking preventative measures and having a good family health plan will help ensure that you can enjoy a long, healthy life with your loved ones.
