Colon Cancer

We regularly extoll the benefits of strength and resistance training to maintain and improve your strength and muscle mass, so that you’re able to stay independent and carry on your necessary activities for daily living. Not only do strong muscles support healthy aging, but they reduce the likelihood of falls,…

By Kathleen Murphy New research challenges the idea that age alone should determine when women stop hormone therapy   For years, many women were led to believe that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was something they could use for a limited time in midlife – but something they should certainly reconsider…

The statistics are grim, and among certain populations are getting even worse. It’s estimated that close to 160,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) this year, and over 55,000 deaths will occur because of CRC. While cases are declining among those 65 and older, largely due to screening,…

About a year ago, we highlighted some new options and advances that were likely to make screening for colon cancer, beyond colonoscopies, easier and more accepted. As you may know, when caught early, colon cancer can be highly treatable and even preventable if pre-cancerous polyps are found and removed. But…

It’s a debate that’s been brewing for a long time: that is, how healthy are the dairy products so many of us love and lust after? Whether it’s a frothy milkshake, a hunk of Gouda, a glass of ice-cold milk, or a yogurt parfait, does it matter what kind of…

Regular readers of agebuzz know that physical activity and exercise are considered essential for healthier aging. Yet you may be hard pressed to put that into action if you have aches and pains, feel stiff, or perhaps are not sleeping well. And new research has uncovered one additional reason for…