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Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Include New Alternative to Colonoscopy

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its colorectal cancer screening recommendations to include new blood and stool-based tests. The new guidelines reflect the availability of new disease detection technology and the need to expand access to screenings.

Source: Healthline

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Flavanol-Rich Fruits, Veggies May Be Best for Heart Health. Here`s Why

Flavanols are naturally occurring compounds that are found in various foods and drinks, including fruits and vegetables. Research has found that eating around 500 mg of flavanols per day can reduce your risk of death from cardiovascular disease. A recent study has found that most people are not getting enough flavanols in their diet.

Source: Healthline

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10 surprising ways diabetes and dementia are connected

Diabetes and dementia appear to be closely intertwined, with each condition potentially influencing the other. Problems with insulin and glucose can affect the brain’s energy supply, increase inflammation, and damage blood vessels linked to memory loss. Researchers are also finding that some popular diabetes medications may lower dementia risk. These discoveries are opening new possibilities for protecting brain health as people age.

Source: ScienceDaily

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Smartphone apps, wearable trackers can help people with heart disease boost physical activity

Smartphone apps, fitness trackers and wearable devices help people with heart disease get more physical activity in their daily lives, according to an analysis of previous research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Source: Medical Xpress

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How physical activity is linked to well-being in daily life

Movement is good for us, as we all know. But many people do not engage in enough physical activity in their daily lives. Because knowledge of the positive effects of movement is clearly not sufficient to induce changes in behavior, science is increasingly focusing on mood and emotional factors.

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