The American Cancer Society (ACS) has released an updated guideline for colorectal cancer screening. Among the major guideline changes, the new recommendations say screening should begin at age 45 for people at average risk. Continue reading here…

High blood pressure (also referred to as HBP, or hypertension) is when your blood pressure, the force of blood flowing through your blood vessels, is consistently too high. Learn more about high blood pressure. Continue reading this article here…

The good news is you can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. All you have to do is decide. Decide to stay at a healthy weight. Decide to eat well. Decide to be active. Continue reading here…

Medicare open enrollment dates

• The annual Medicare open enrollment period is from October 15 to December 7.
• NEW for 2019: Medicare Advantage open enrollment (January – March)
• Medicare changes for 2019

To learn more, visit medicareresources.org

Overtime and with age, bones lose density and become weaker. Women are especially susceptible to osteoporosis when they are at the menopausal age. Learn more about how you can help prevent weakening bones and tips for living a better life as your risk factors gradually increase.

As of writing (October 30th 218), Flu activity in the U.S. is low now, but expected to pick up in the coming weeks. Visit the CDC’s website to learn more about how to prevent Flu and how to diagnose it.