Having a colon polyp is both bad and good news, according to Pratima Dibba, MD, a gastroenterologist at Medical Offices of Manhattan. The bad news? It means a small clump of cells has grown on the lining of colon that shouldn’t be there. The good news? Discovering the growth during a colonoscopy means doctors can… Continue reading Don’t Overlook This Screening Test
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Healthy Habits Can Reduce Dementia Risk Despite Genetic Factor
Adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors can lower dementia risk among people who are at higher risk due to a family history of dementia, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2021. Familial dementia is a strong risk factor for dementia. Having a first-degree relative such as… Continue reading Healthy Habits Can Reduce Dementia Risk Despite Genetic Factor
Back-to-School Healthy Habits for Families
The end of summer means the resumption of routines for most families. This can be a great time to build new healthy habits or to get on track again after a few months’ break. Here are a few areas that can benefit everyone in the household. Eating Breakfast Starting the day off as a family… Continue reading Back-to-School Healthy Habits for Families
Messages About Healthy Lifestyle Changes Need to Focus on Hope as Well as Fear
We all know about the need for healthy lifestyle choices, but fear of negative consequences may not be sufficient to change our behavior, researchers say. “With health messages, it’s not enough just to tell people, or merely educate them, you need to motivate them, and emotions are really good motivators,” said Jessica Myrick, associate professor… Continue reading Messages About Healthy Lifestyle Changes Need to Focus on Hope as Well as Fear
Deadlines, Doughnuts, and Desk Work: Office Habits That Harm Your Health
Have you ever skipped lunch when you’re just too busy to leave your desk? Or slipped sugar into your third cup of coffee to help you focus before a deadline? Does swiping a doughnut on free breakfast day sound familiar? “It’s all too easy to develop bad health habits when you work in a busy or… Continue reading Deadlines, Doughnuts, and Desk Work: Office Habits That Harm Your Health
Healthy Habits: Family and Friends Can Help More than Doctors
When it comes to improving a patient’s health, relationships with family and friends may be more effective than interactions with physicians or other health care providers, experts say. According to a news release from the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine experts suggest a five-step program to help bring out social engagements that promote health. The… Continue reading Healthy Habits: Family and Friends Can Help More than Doctors
Halloween the Healthy Way
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants you and yours to join the “Creatures of Habit” this Halloween season and all year long. Make choices to stay healthy and strong. Take steps to prevent the flu and other illness It’s Halloween and the flu season is here! Keeping hands clean by washing them with… Continue reading Halloween the Healthy Way