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The incidence of colorectal cancer is on the rise. We've all heard that before but what many don't know is that this is especially true among younger people. In fact, the numbers are startling. Those born in 1990 are twice as likely to develop colon cancer and four times as likely to develop rectal cancer than those born in 1950, according to the American Cancer Society. As a result, more people under...
3/26/2020 8:01:48 PM
It might seem like a bizarre connection, but a common mouth germ could be responsible for more than just bad breath. It may be one more puzzle piece in understanding why and how Alzheimer’s disease forms.The bacteria that causes bad breath and gingivitis, the same mouth germ that can cause endocarditis if it travels to the heart, may now be implicated in Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have shown the...
3/26/2020 7:00:00 AM
".. too much activity can create stress for both kids and adults "Wellness Tip: Planned activities can help kids learn, grow, and develop. But too much activity can create stress for both kids and adults. When kids' entire days are planned, rushing from one activity to the next, there is no time to for them to just be what they are - kids. Giving kids free time to make their own choices allows them...
3/25/2020 7:00:00 AM
Be honest: How many times have you checked Facebook today? If you’re like 51% of Facebook users, the answer is “multiple times.” More than 4 out of 10 people also check Snapchat and Instagram several times per day, and the average adult racks up nearly 2.5 hours of daily social media time. Dedicating this much time to the online world can make us less productive, and it may even cause issues with our...
3/25/2020 7:00:00 AM
The panic of COVID-19 currently gripping parts of China and a few other countries could be hitting a lot closer to home very soon. CDC officials are warning that the coronavirus is likely to become a pandemic, which means there’s a good possibility it will make its way through the United States. Are you prepared to protect your home?We offer the following not to induce panic because we can best protect...
3/25/2020 7:00:00 AM
Snoring is a common problem, affecting nearly 90 million adults in the United States. Of those, approximately 37 million snore on a regular basis, a fact that could indicate a more serious problem or underlying condition, such as sleep apnea. Even if there isn’t a serious condition at play, snoring interrupts healthy sleep patterns, for both the snorer and their partner. Fortunately, there are things...
3/24/2020 7:00:00 AM
COVID-19 is anxiety-inducing, and for good reason. The TV is flashing images of people in hazmat suits, entire countries are being put on lockdown and infection and death toll rates are climbing by the day. There is a ton of contradictory information out there—some people say we need to practice social distancing, and other people are saying we need to calm down. The grocery stores are selling out...
3/24/2020 7:00:00 AM
Although it’s been recognized as a valid therapy since 1958 in the United States, hypnotherapy is still considered controversial, with many people believing it is not effective and amounts to nothing more than hocus pocus. The evidence, however, says otherwise. Hypnotherapy has been proven effective at treating certain conditions, such as chronic pain, phobias, eating disorders, smoking cessation,...
3/23/2020 7:00:00 AM
The possibility of a pandemic can be scary enough when you’re perfectly healthy, but it can be downright terrifying for the millions of U.S. residents who live with underlying conditions. People with lung problems, lowered immune systems, overactive immune systems, cardiac problems and a host of other chronic medical conditions may need to take extra precautions to stay safe.Who's most at risk? If...
3/23/2020 7:00:00 AM
Do you or someone you love have multiple sclerosis (MS)? If so, you’ll want to turn your attention towards the UK where Dr. Su Metcalfe and her research team have spent a great deal of time looking for the cure.They think they’ve found it.Dr. Metcalfe and her team work in the surgery department at Cambridge University. Because there is no cure for MS, the majority of treatments focus on suppressing...
3/19/2020 7:00:00 AM
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