Colorectal Cancer Awareness
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. March is designated to raise much-needed awareness for colorectal cancer screening, beginning at the age of 50.
COVID-19 Vaccine Facts and Myths
The COVID-19 vaccine debate is a hot subject right now for many reasons. Accurate information is key to helping you feel good about getting this or any other vaccination.
Jason’s Journal: Active Living Trails in Rockingham County, NC
Jason’s Journal: Entry 1 | Active Living Trails in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
Disinfecting vs Sanitizing
Disinfecting and sanitizing can be considered the same thing to some people, especially when knowing what to do during a time when a pandemic like the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is present.
Heart Disease and Heart Attack Myths
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. and one person dies every 37 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease.1
Healthy Resolutions You Can Keep for 2020
Let’s face it, most of us at some point in our lives have tried to make healthy resolutions a part of our new year’s promise to keep up with our health. Have you been able to stick to a new year’s resolution?
Living with Depression: Tips for Seniors on Where to Find Help
Guest post by Teresa Greenhill of Mental Health For Seniors
Depression can be a devastating issue for anyone, but for seniors, it can affect their quality of life and lead to multiple mental and physical issues. While there are many causes — such as loneliness, illness, and mental health disorders — depression is often difficult to self-diagnose and can occur with other issues, meaning it’s important to find good healthcare with a professional who can help.
Allergy Season is Here
Allergy season is here! Just when you think it’s great to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather after a brutal winter, the pollen gets in your way and you’re stuck trying to breathe and take care of those itchy, watery eyes.
Colorectal Cancer
What is colorectal cancer?
It is important to note first that colorectal cancer can be detected by screening from your Primary Care Provider (PCP).
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is known by a couple of other names like “bowel cancer” and “colon cancer”. This type of cancer develops from the colon. The colon is the final part of the digestive system in the large intestine. It is considered to be an important plumbing system that removes waste products from the body.