Written by Erica Reid Gerdes, Daughter Dad was diagnosed in May of 2004 at age 50. He had had pain for about a year, but was afraid of doctors, in spite of our constant insisting that he get it looked at. Once he did, they found a golf ball sized tumor that required immediate chemo, [...]
Research is providing insight into a new screening tool not only for colon cancer but also for gastrointestinal cancers above the colon. According to a report on MedicineNet.com, Dr. David Ahlquist has been researching a stool based DNA test at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. Ahlquist maintains that screening for DNA in the stool [...]
A new study published in Health Psychology, a journal of the American Psychological Association, found that parents who promote vigorous exercise in the home raise more physically active children. Researchers found differences, however, in activity levels of boys and girls depending on the different types of activity supported by their parents. According the report, “endorsement [...]
When is the last time that a fitness expert told you to take it easy in order to improve your health? It doesn’t seem logical that intentional laziness would have any benefit in the context of a fitness program. But it does. In fact, many coaches consider a recovery day as important as speed days, [...]
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is rallying this week to gather support for health care reform. President Obama has asked for a reform bill to be on his desk by October. The first bill was recently introduced for congressional debate and the next several months may determine the future of health care in [...]
Over the last year and a half, I went from being fit and health conscious to Forest Gumping. While preaching about the message of “Get Your Rear in Gear,” I have failed to practice. In truthfulness, I’ve been not getting my rear in gear since October of 2007 when halfway through the Marine Corps Marathon, [...]
