There are studies showing Americans are leaving their vacation time on the table. Not taking a break has been linked to increased stress, lowered job satisfaction and burnout. With that in mind .. I'm taking a vacation time.
I'll be back at this April 16th. Til then, enjoy, smile at every opportunity, find things to laugh at, get 7 hours of sleep, walk and think moderation.
Thursday, April 5
Wednesday, April 4
Ending Colon Cancer
Some of you may know that I do a weekly program on WMHT ( Tuesday night's at 7:30pm). It gives me a chance to delve more deeply into topics viewers ask about. Our most recent program was on COLON CANCER.
Since the push has been on for people age 50 to 'treat' themselves to a colonoscopy the death rate from that disease has been dropping.
Caught early, colon -rectal cancer is very treatable. But you've got to find the polyps before they've become cancerous and had a chance to spread.
Now, based on what one of the doctors explained during the program, the age for screening may be dropped for African Americans to 45 as they have the highest incidence of this disease.
Insurance pays for this. Don't dilly dally. The screening is really no big deal .. I know, I've had one. My grandfather had polyps and so his grandkids were mindful to be checked. Yes, family history is important. And if you're younger than 50 and have unexplained diarrhea, blood in your stool, extreme fatigue, don't let your doctor brush you off. Three of our guests were all UNDER 50 when they were diagnosed.
For more info just go to: https://www.cancer.org
Since the push has been on for people age 50 to 'treat' themselves to a colonoscopy the death rate from that disease has been dropping.
Caught early, colon -rectal cancer is very treatable. But you've got to find the polyps before they've become cancerous and had a chance to spread.
Now, based on what one of the doctors explained during the program, the age for screening may be dropped for African Americans to 45 as they have the highest incidence of this disease.
Insurance pays for this. Don't dilly dally. The screening is really no big deal .. I know, I've had one. My grandfather had polyps and so his grandkids were mindful to be checked. Yes, family history is important. And if you're younger than 50 and have unexplained diarrhea, blood in your stool, extreme fatigue, don't let your doctor brush you off. Three of our guests were all UNDER 50 when they were diagnosed.
For more info just go to: https://www.cancer.org
Monday, April 2
Do You Have a Drinking Problem
National Alcohol Screening day is April 5th.
If you suspect you have a problem controlling your alcohol consumption, that's the day to take a free, anonymous screening. There are sites offering the screening or you can do it on line. Just go to www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org
The National Screening helps you assess your drinking behaviors and find resesources for help.
Moderate alchohol use is defined as: no more than 2 drinks a day for men .. no more than one drink per day for women and seniors. If you're drinking more than that, it could be a sign of trouble.
If you suspect you have a problem controlling your alcohol consumption, that's the day to take a free, anonymous screening. There are sites offering the screening or you can do it on line. Just go to www.NationalAlcoholScreeningDay.org
The National Screening helps you assess your drinking behaviors and find resesources for help.
Moderate alchohol use is defined as: no more than 2 drinks a day for men .. no more than one drink per day for women and seniors. If you're drinking more than that, it could be a sign of trouble.
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