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IMAGE: Screening is one of the most powerful tools for preventing or detecting colorectal cancer early, when it is curable, said Regenstrief Institute research scientist Thomas Imperiale, M.D. view more
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Black people have a higher risk of colorectal cancer than white people, but this risk is likely not due to genetics. Data from a recent study by researchers from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine adds more data to the existing evidence. The next step is determining what is behind this increased risk, said lead author Thomas Imperiale, M.D., Regenstrief Institute research scientist, VA investigator and professor of gastroenterology and hepatology at IU School of Medicine. Lifestyle and healthcare-related behaviors may explain some of the difference.
Start slow and gradually build up momentum
Tread cautiously if you are lifting weights or doing body weight exercises for the first time
It’s been over a month since Tanya Goenka embarked on a fitness routine. “I had an active childhood swimming, dancing, karate and Taekwondo,” says the 18-year-old from Hyderabad. The rigours of high school forced a slowdown, and the onset of the pandemic in 2020 paused many of her activities. Being homebound and glued to online classes for hours led to a change in eating habits; lethargy set in.
With school behind her, and looking forward to heading to the US for college in Fall 2021, she hopes to prioritise health and fitness. She enrolled for personal training with fitness trainer Saikrupa Kanth, who works with Telugu film actors and directors: “The first few classes focussed on the basics, including correcting my posture. I could barely hold a plank for 10 seconds, now I can go up to a minute,” says Tanya. She has begun liftin
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ver wish you had a trainer to help you meet your fitness goals? Have you considered your best four-legged friend? Research shows dogs are perfect personal trainers. According to studies conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Geriatrics Society, walking your dog twice a day provides an easy way to accomplish the recommended minimum 30 minutes of daily exercise. Not convinced? Research has shown that dog walkers walk twice as long as walkers without dogs in an average week. Dog owners who exercise with their dogs walk faster than those who don t, and walking faster increases both your respiration and heart rates, which can help burn calories and allow you to maintain or lose weight.
So you've decided to commit to a healthier lifestyle. Although this decision can seem daunting, practicing healthy habits doesn't have to be hard. Not sure where to start? Use these tips to achieve your fitness goals and improve your energy levels quickly and easily.
When it comes to setting yourself up for a good workout, what you eat beforehand can make all the difference. Eat the right foods at the right time, and you’ll provide your body with plenty of high-octane fuel to support high-energy exercises. But consume too much or the wrong foods too close to you