Colorectal Cancer Down 30% in Decade Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Every year, about 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and more than Read More

The Importance of Regular Doctor Visits Back in the 1980s, Saturday Night Live used to have a recurring character named Fernando whose catch phrase was “It’s better to look good than to feel good.” While that phrase was meant to be a joke, the truth is that many of us take better Read More

Should Organic Foods Be in Your Diet? Winter has worn out its welcome. People are eagerly looking forward to the warm weather, getting outside and indulging once again in fresh, local produce. As consumers inundated with choices, we often wonder what’s the best food to purchase Read More

Common Sense, Moderation Are Key There is often debate over whether or not certain household and food-related products are safe for consumer use or consumption. The controversy often causes media hype that can scare consumers into avoiding common and useful items. According to Read More

Warming Winter’s Chill Can Be Toxic When winter gets so cold for so long — as it has this year — it can be tempting to look for creative ways to heat things up. Whether that means bringing kerosene heaters indoors, grilling dinner on a camp stove in the kitchen when the power is Read More

Strength Key to Functioning Independently Although people of any age can benefit from regular strength training, it becomes especially important for those in middle age and beyond, as muscle fiber begins to break down at a rate of about one pound per year. “When you lose enough Read More