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Ten Ways To Lower Your Blood Pressure Without Drugs Ten Ways To Lower Your Blood Pressure Without Drugs
Ten Ways To Lower Your Blood Pressure Without Drugs Blood pressure refers to the force of your blood pushing against your artery walls as it flows throughout your body. High blood pressure, or hypertension, results from too much force, which can damage your arteries and lead to life-threatening conditions such as heart disease and stroke. How blood pressure is measured Your blood pressure consists of two numbers: the systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number). These numbers are determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood …

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What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer
What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer Colorectal or colon and rectal cancer, is a cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. It affects men and women of all ethnic groups, and is most often found in people age 50 years or older. It is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. Screening can help detect precancerous polyps—abnormal growths in the colon or rectum—that can be removed before they turn into cancer. Screening also helps find colorectal cancer at an early stage, …

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What Can You Do To Avoid Colon Cancer? A Phelps Expert Answers What Can You Do To Avoid Colon Cancer? A Phelps Expert Answers
What Can You Do To Avoid Colon Cancer? A Phelps Expert Answers The State of Colorectal Cancer: Colorectal cancer is currently the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Both the incidence and mortality rates of colorectal cancer have been slowly declining in the United States, mainly due to aggressive screening strategies. Still, approximately 145,600 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed in the United States annually, with over 50,000 Americans dying of the disease yearly. Cancers of the colon and rectum are highly preventable if we take the right steps in screening and are aware of certain alarm signs or symptoms. Lifes…

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Police In North Castle Investigate Alcohol Drinking Jeep Driver Police In North Castle Investigate Alcohol Drinking Jeep Driver
Police In North Castle Investigate Alcohol Drinking Jeep Driver Police in North Castle were called to investigate a suspicious man who was spotted drinking in his car in a parking lot before driving off. Officers from the North Castle Police Department were dispatched to the Stop & Shop parking lot on North Broadway at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, when a caller reported a suspicious man drinking alcohol in his Jeep. Police said that the caller reported that the driver was in a green Jeep drinking alcohol, and offered him a “drink or smoke,” which the caller declined. After being rebuffed, the man then drove out of the parking lot and …

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How Healthy Eating Prevents Disease How Healthy Eating Prevents Disease
How Healthy Eating Prevents Disease Healthy eating can help lower your risk of certain medical conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and various types of cancers. Eat More Plant Foods. Plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds provide vitamins, minerals and other plant compounds that have cancer-protective effects. They also provide fiber, which protects against colorectal cancer.  Most plant foods in their natural form are lower in calories than many other foods. Eating mostly plant foods to meet your nutrient needs can satisfy your hunger while making it easier to s…

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Deck The Halls With Care: WMC Explains How To Holiday Responsibly Deck The Halls With Care: WMC Explains How To Holiday Responsibly
Deck The Halls With Care: WMC Explains How To Holiday Responsibly “Excess alcohol consumption is the third-leading preventable cause of death in this country, causing 85,000 deaths a year,” said Dr. Gail Bailey-Wallace, medical director of the Kyle Goldberg Turning Point Program at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. “To avoid driving home drunk, pace yourself at parties: sip as opposed to guzzling and pair your alcohol with high-protein food, like cheese, to slow absorption.” Bailey-Wallace recommends no more than one to two drinks during the night, pointing out that 12 fluid ounces of beer, 5 fluid ounc…

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What Is Endometriosis? A CareMount Expert Explains What Is Endometriosis? A CareMount Expert Explains
What Is Endometriosis? A CareMount Expert Explains According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, endometriosis affects at least 11 percent of American women between the ages of 15 and 44. It is especially common among women in their 30s and 40s. Endometriosis is an often painful disorder which occurs when the tissue lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It is typically found on the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, tissues that hold the uterus in place and the outer surface of the uterus. Symptoms • Bleeding or spotting between periods • Painful periods • Infertility • Pain during int…

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