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AICR Publishes Recommendations for Cancer Prevention

Financial professional Gary Fournier serves as a managing director for JP Morgan in Los Angeles, where he manages the financial portfolios of high-net-worth individuals. Additionally, Gary Fournier supports a number of organizations that pursue essential research discoveries related to cancer, including the American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR).  AICR was founded on the principle that some cancers can be prevented with a concentrated focus on lifestyle choices. To this end, the organizations has published a list of recommendations for cancer prevention. These recommendations are evidence-based conclusions derived from rigorous research and reports. Here are a few of them: 1. Maintain a healthy weigh t. Research shows that maintaining a weight that is on the lower end of the body mass index recommendations can dramatically decrease the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. 2. Engage in 30 minutes of physical activity per day. Exercise has been shown to strengthen the imm