Posts Tagged ‘Siteman Cancer Center’
A fresh look at healthy goals in the New Year | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Heading into a new year, it feels like a great time to mix things up. So, after several years interviewing leaders in…
Read MoreYou’ve Got This: Don’t Give Up on Quitting Smoking | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center It’s a number to celebrate: 3.9 million. That’s the likely number of Americans saved from lung cancer since 1970 with efforts to curb…
Read MoreGenetic testing for cancer is becoming more common. What should we know? | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Of the many advances in science and technology over the past 25 years, genetic testing is arguably one of the most notable.…
Read MoreHow sleep and exercise can help kids’ health and grades | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Now that kids are back in school, families are settling into their new routines after a long summer break. It can certainly…
Read MoreMake wellness part of spring cleaning | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center There’s always the same 24 hours in a day, but somehow when we hit spring, it can seem like we get some…
Read MoreHealthy eating tips for National Nutrition Month | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center March is National Nutrition Month, prompting me to wonder how often this column focuses on the links between what we eat and…
Read MoreKeep active in winter with an eye toward spring | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center We’ve made it past Groundhog Day — again — but whether Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not, winter can often feel…
Read MoreBreast density and why it matters | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. ColditzSiteman Cancer Center Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many women will begin to see important new information about their breast health on their…
Read MoreHow’re your knees? Tips for treating – even preventing – osteoarthritis
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center When it comes to daily aches and pains, it’s not uncommon for our knees to be a main source. And while there…
Read MoreFinding cancer sooner with a simple blood test | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center It’s not news that cancer screening is important. Recommended screenings can catch cancer early when it’s more treatable – and some can…
Read MoreA sweet change: Cutting back on added sugars | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center You often wouldn’t know it from what we see on TV and social media, but the basics of a healthy lifestyle can…
Read MoreLiterally taking steps to boost mental health | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center Apart from not smoking, it’s hard to find something that’s better for us than being physically active. From lowering the risk of…
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