Health and Fitness for Saturday October 22, 2022

Stay fit with great healthy tips, diet trends, and breakthroughs Health and Fitness by [ArcaMax](?ezine=27&r=EtwY3tNaxevXK9LYyDREzRK78fcQnejqo4N9ATrQAANDOjMyNzAwODM2NDpKOjIxNTE3Njg6TDoyNzpSOjM0NjA4NTpWOjM4) [ Colonoscopy is still the most recommended screening for colorectal cancer, despite conflicting headlines and flawed interpretations of a new study ]( [Colonoscopy is still the most recommended screening for colorectal cancer, despite conflicting headlines and flawed interpretations of a new study]( Franklin G. Berger, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina, The Conversation A recently published study in a high-profile medical journal appeared to call into question the efficacy of colonoscopy, a proven and widely utilized strategy for the screening and prevention of colorectal cancer. News headlines were striking: “Disappointing results on colonoscopy benefits”; “New study suggests benefits of colonoscopies may be overestimated”; “In gold-... [Continue Reading]( [ How unhealthy is red meat? And how beneficial is it to eat vegetables? A new rating system could help you cut through the health guidelines ]( [How unhealthy is red meat? And how beneficial is it to eat vegetables? A new rating system could help you cut through the health guidelines]( Aleksandr Aravkin, Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics, University of Washington, Jeffrey Stanaway, Assistant Professor of Global Health and Health Metrics Sciences, University of Washington, and Christian Razo, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, The Conversation The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. We developed a new method for assessing health risks that our research suggests should make it a lot easier for people to determine which health advice to follow – and which to ignore. The approach, recently published in the journal Nature Medicine, offers a straightforward way for both policymakers and the general ... [Continue Reading]( Sponsor [ Newly available over-the-counter hearing aids offer many benefits, but consumers should be aware of the potential drawbacks ]( [Newly available over-the-counter hearing aids offer many benefits, but consumers should be aware of the potential drawbacks]( Bradley Kesser, Professor of Otology/Neurotology, University of Virginia, The Conversation U.S. retailers began selling over-the-counter hearing aids on Oct. 17, 2022, a long-awaited move that some experts predict could be a game-changer in making these devices accessible and affordable. A prescription is no longer needed, nor is a visit to a doctor or even a fitting appointment with a hearing specialist. Instead, Americans can purchase hearing aids by going online or with ... [Continue Reading]( [C-Force: Inflammation Consequences of a Bad Diet]( Chuck Norris According to Harvard Health, inflammation plays a central role in many of the most challenging diseases we face today. So, what is our first line of defense? To alleviate symptoms, the common drug of choice is what we refer to as a pain reliever. Like aspirin, they are what doctors call NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Harvard Health estimates that about 15% of the U.S. ... [Continue Reading]( [ Trivia Newsletters ] Trivia Newsletters Test yourself daily with multiple choice trivia questions sent your Inbox! Instantly subscribe below in the following categories: [*Celebrities]( [*Movies]( [*Music]( [*TV]( [*Baseball]( [*Football]( [*Basketball]( [*Geography]( [*Science]( [*History]( [*Business]( [*Health]( [*Literature]( [*Food & Drink]( - From the ArcaMax editors More Health and Fitness from ArcaMax.com - [How the pandemic may have altered your personality]( - [As links to MS deepen, researchers accelerate efforts to develop an Epstein-Barr vaccine]( - [Prepare for a challenging flu season: Get vaccinated now]( - [Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating Dupuytren's contracture without surgery]( [Click To Unsubscribe]( | [Customer Service]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [California / Nevada Privacy Info]( 11830 Canon Blvd Suite A, Newport News, VA 23606 Copyright © 2022 ArcaMax Publishing [Facebook]( [Twitter](/ArcaMax)