When Should I Receive Colorectal Screening?
The American Cancer Society expects colorectal cancer to cause about 53,000 deaths by the end of the year. The best protection against colorectal cancer is early detection because the sooner cancer is detected, the more treatable the disease is. With that in mind, oncologists are always working to develop more effective methods of detecting cancer and re-evaluating when patients should begin […]
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How to Blunt Unhealthy Food Cravings
For many healthy eaters, our greatest nemesis is food cravings. The seemingly insurmountable desire for something very specific (and usually very unhealthy) is more than normal hunger. Some research shows that these strong yearnings are linked to habits, hormones, and emotions. Cravings differ from person to person, but the foods that usually cause us to blow are clean eating habits […]
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The Best Ways To Exercise With Arthritis
When you’re suffering from arthritis pain, it can be difficult to find exercises that don’t aggravate your symptoms. However, a lack of exercise can actually make your symptoms worse, leading to increased stiffness and swelling in your joints. Finding exercises that work for you and your arthritis not only lets you avoid the problems of a sedentary lifestyle but also […]
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Ways to Bust Stress
Stress and anxiety can be very detrimental to your overall health. Here are eight healthy ways to help you relax and reduce tensions. Exercise – Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever. It won’t make your stress disappear, but being active can definitely boost your “feel-good” endorphins and release some of that muscular tension. So whether your […]
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How to Start a New Health Routine and Stick with It
How many times have you said to yourself, “I’m going to eat right, exercise every day, go to bed early, save and budget my money.”? How many times has that actually happened or lasted for longer than a week? Chances are you are like 96 percent of the population who have set resolutions and have not achieved them. There are […]
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November 2021 Health e-Connection
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time for raising awareness about a disease that is reaching epidemic proportions in the US and around the world. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Diabetes Statistics Report for 2020, cases of diabetes have risen to an estimated 34.2 million (roughly 10.2% of the population). Type 2 diabetes accounts for […]
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How to Increase Your Fiber Intake
Getting enough fiber is important for overall health and well-being. Fiber can prevent or reduce constipation which is good for colon health. It may also help with weight loss and maintenance. Fiber has been shown to lower cholesterol levels, as well as reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease. For individuals diagnosed with diabetes, fiber — particularly soluble fiber […]
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The Best Foods for Kidney Health
Kidneys are small organs located underneath the rib cage, on each side of the spine. They are responsible for filtering waste out of the blood and excreting it out of the body through urine. Kidneys also balance the body’s fluid and electrolyte levels and play a significant role in overall health Diabetes increases a person’s blood glucose, or blood sugar, […]
Read MoreGriffin Hospital, HiM offers free prostate screenings Nov. 30
Griffin Hospital and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 4-6 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 30 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby. Prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men at 50 years old. Men at higher risk, including African American men and men who have a first-degree […]
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