Lymphedema Treatment: May 2018

May 31, 2018

Screen for Colorectal Cancer Earlier, Says Cancer Group

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Screen for Colorectal Cancer Earlier, Says Cancer Group

American Cancer Society — This week, the American Cancer Society issued new recommendations for colorectal cancer screening. According to the new guidelines, people at average risk for colorectal cancer should begin screening at age 45, rather than the previous recommendation of 50.

Exercise Matters More Than Weight Loss for Heart Health

ScienceDirect — A recent observational study suggests increasing physical activity is more beneficial than losing weight for people with heart disease.
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FDA Approves First Artificial Iris

FDA — Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first surgically implanted prosthetic iris (the colored part of the eye around the pupil) for adults and children whose iris is partially or fully missing or damaged.
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How to Protect Your Knees When You Exercise

Berkeley Wellness — If you have a joint or bone condition like osteoarthritis, it's especially important to protect your knees when working out. Here are seven missteps to avoid.
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What Are Triglycerides and Why Do They Matter?

HealthCentral — Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in foods and in your body. Find out what your triglyceride levels mean for your overall health and how to improve them.
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Study Says Supplements May Not Supplement Our Health

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Study Says Supplements May Not Supplement Our Health

Journal of the American College of Cardiology — Researchers say we're better off eating healthy diets, especially more plant foods that contain essential vitamins and minerals listed in multivitamins.

No Time Like the Present to Stop Smoking

Journal of the National Cancer Institute — Quitting smoking cuts your lung cancer risk significantly after five years. But you still face three times the risk compared to someone who never took up the habit, research shows.
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If You Want to be Happy: Involve Other People

Psychological Science — New research says that time socializing with family, friends, and neighbors increased life satisfaction ratings.
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Exercise: The Key to Active Aging

Berkeley Wellness — You may wonder at times whether the benefits of exercise are worth the risk of sustaining an injury or exacerbating a condition. Here's how to get the most from exercise while minimizing your chance of injury.
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