Health and Fitness for Monday May 1, 2023

Stay fit with great healthy tips, diet trends, and breakthroughs Health and Fitness by [ArcaMax](?ezine=27&lctg=D0FtUlX0YdOUrV9rVUEubuoU613BSpv3i_Gtw9CQCJY&r=1Xjh-5YVSCbgDeuTimOpfBQXle_D1zUdvXtYiasp95JDOjMyNzAwODM2NDpKOjIyMDAxNTQ6TDoyNzpSOjgxMDMzNTpWOjEyOA) [ As US life expectancy falls, experts cite the health impacts of incarceration ]( [As US life expectancy falls, experts cite the health impacts of incarceration]( Fred Clasen-Kelly, KFF Health News After spending 38 years in the Alabama prison system, one of the most violent and crowded in the nation, Larry Jordan felt lucky to live long enough to regain his freedom. The decorated Vietnam War veteran had survived prostate cancer and hepatitis C behind bars when a judge granted him early release late last year. “I never gave up hope,” said Jordan, 74, who lives in ... [Continue Reading]( [ 5 powerful health benefits of asparagus you probably didn't know ]( [5 powerful health benefits of asparagus you probably didn't know]( Cheryl Forberg, RD, EatingWell.com Asparagus is a vegetable available year-round with peak availability in spring. When you buy asparagus fresh from the farmers' market or grocery store, it's best to eat it right away. Asparagus pairs well with lots of other spring vegetables and flavors—think peas, garlic or new potatoes. If you need more reasons to enjoy this yummy and nutritious vegetable, read on to find out how ... [Continue Reading]( Sponsor [ Harvard Health: Inflammatory bowel disease: Issues outside the gut ]( [Harvard Health: Inflammatory bowel disease: Issues outside the gut]( Nisa Desai, M.D., and Loren Rabinowitz, M.D., Harvard Health Blog Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a type of chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcerative colitis, marked by continuous inflammation of the large intestine, and Crohn’s disease, which causes patches of inflammation and can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract, are both types of IBD. Patients with IBD can experience a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms such as ... [Continue Reading]( [ Mayo Clinic Q&A: How to manage symptoms of liver disease ]( [Mayo Clinic Q&A: How to manage symptoms of liver disease]( Elizabeth Carey, M.D., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband is 45 and has lived with irritable bowel syndrome for many years. He was recently diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis. Are these two conditions related? We were told a liver transplant was likely in the future. Do all people require a transplant? Are other treatments available to manage this liver disease? ANSWER: Primary sclerosing cholangitis ... [Continue Reading]( More Health and Fitness from ArcaMax.com - [Cannabis-derived products like delta-8 THC and delta-10 THC have flooded the US market – two immunologists explain the medicinal benefits and potential risks]( - [Parkinson's research: Laser light helmet therapy helped 'improve motor function' in patients]( - [Medical care can be denied on religious and moral grounds, North Carolina House committee agrees]( - [C-Force: Every Month Should Be Stress Awareness Month]( [Click To Unsubscribe]( | [Customer Service]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [California / Nevada Privacy Info]( 1706 Todds Lane, Box 311, Hampton, VA 23666 Copyright © 2023 ArcaMax Publishing [Facebook]( [Twitter](/ArcaMax)