colorectal-cancer
Walk Away from Colorectal Cancer: Exercise Can Lower Risk
In January 2017, researchers reported that exercise is associated with a lower risk of death from metastatic colorectal cancer. Metastatic…
Exercise Can Lower Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Getting active to stay healthy Studies cited by the National Cancer Institute have found adults who increase their physical activity…
Tips to make colonoscopy prep more bearable
At least once a month, a patient asks if I’ve read Dave Barry’s column about getting a colonoscopy. The humor…
Our top 5 healthcare news stories of 2017
From a solar eclipse with potential vision threats to a shift in long-standing heart health guidelines, 2017 was a remarkable…
Cherrell’s Story: My Colonoscopy Confession
My friend was in her mid-50s and, like me, she worked in health care. She was a busy mom and…
Food for thought: What we eat affects colorectal cancer risk
Most people know that fruits and vegetables are good for their bodies, but recent research suggests that the foods and…