Physical activity increases were associated with a lower risk for proximal (the first portions) colon cancer risk, particularly among younger participants. Not surprisingly, reductions in smoking appeared to be associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.... Read More
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Reduce Your Flu Risk
“THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF FLU HOSPITALIZATIONS IN A DECADE,” the headlines blare. Moreover, there are no signs that the virus is going away anytime soon in the United States. Today I will... Read More
Dry January and Health
Improved sleep. A 2013 meta-analysis discovered that while alcohol can help people fall asleep more quickly, it is likely to disrupt sleep later in the night. The bottom line? Alcohol disrupts sleep.... Read More
Cardiac Arrest and CPR
There are more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) annually in the U.S., nearly 90 percent of them fatal. That translates to nearly 1,000 individuals daily.... Read More
Reduce Your Diabetes Risk
Fiber helps slow the absorption of sugars and lowers blood sugar levels. Fiber can also affect dietary fat and cholesterol absorption, improving blood pressure and lowering inflammation. Fiber-rich fillings are more filling and energy-rich; you may eat less overall.... Read More
Hydration and Health
Participants with sodium levels above 142 mEq/L had a slightly higher risk (up to 1.15-fold) of being biologically older than their chronological age compared with those in the 137 to 142 mEq/l range).... Read More