Are you tired of feeling hungry while attempting to lose weight? Instead of thinking about eating less, think about making healthy substitutions. Research shows that it’s not the amount of calories you consume, but the amount of food that you eat that leaves you feeling satisfied.
Screening tests can detect polyps (grape-like growths on the lining of the colon or rectum) that can turn into cancer. Removing these polyps can prevent colorectal cancer from ever occurring. Starting at age 50, men and women who are at average risk should be screened regularly for colorectal cancer. New research shows that African Americans should begin begin screening at age 45. Men and women who are at high risk of the disease because of personal or family medical history may need to be tested earlier and should talk to their health care professional about when.
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