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What to know about young adult colorectal cancer | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center We’ve seen great progress in the fight against colorectal cancer. While it’s still one of the most common cancers in the U.S.,…
Read MoreLooking after heart health reduces cancer risk, too | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center The month of Valentine’s Day, February is also American Heart Month – both highlighting matters of the heart. And while Heart Month…
Read MoreFive Stress-Free Health Tips for 2024 | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center As we make our way past the busy winter holidays, and look toward the new year, let’s all remember to stop, take…
Read MoreA simple, healthy boost to winter comfort foods
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center It’s the time of year when we’re drawn to comfort foods. As the days get shorter and hats and coats take center…
Read MoreWarming up to cold-weather activities | For Your Health
Maybe it’ll be this week. Maybe next, or the week after. But before long, the weather’s going to make its shift to the consistently colder days of fall and winter.…
Read MoreThe A to Zzzzz of Healthy Sleep | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center It’s that time of year when it can be pretty easy to lose a couple hours of good sleep. Even if we’re…
Read MoreHealthy ways to stay hydrated this summer | For Your Health
By Graham Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Summer can be a thirsty time, and a cold drink on a hot day is one of the real pleasures of the season. When…
Read MoreWhen we eat can matter, too | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center It’s that time of year where the calendar still says “spring,” but the weather and the school and vacation schedules are quickly…
Read MoreSpring toward wellness | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center A scientific paper recently looked at the links between the time of year and how physically active we are, finding that spring…
Read MoreUnderstanding prostate cancer screening and prevention | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Prostate cancer isn’t a pleasant topic to think about. But at the same time, it’s a cancer that many of us are,…
Read MoreAt the heart of it, even a little physical activity has benefits | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. ColditzSiteman Cancer Center It’s likely not the first heart-themed celebration that comes to mind in February – that of course goes to Valentine’s Day – but…
Read MoreZero alcohol is likely the healthiest amount | For Your Health
Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center With New Year’s celebrations behind us and the promise of the new year ahead, it can be a great time to talk about…
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