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Daylight saving time is ending Sunday — and the change can affect your health. How to prepare before the clocks ‘fall back.’

Daylight saving time will be coming to a close this weekend. The onset of daylight saving time in the spring is linked to more negative health consequences like a higher risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and depression. However, the clocks “falling back” in November are also associated with some adverse health outcomes such […]

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Colorectal cancer is on the rise in young people — but colonoscopies aren’t routine until age 45. Here’s how to know if you need one earlier.

A recent report from the American Cancer Society confirmed that colorectal cancer is on the rise in young people, stating it’s the leading cause of cancer death in men and the second leading cause in women under 50 years old. While colorectal cancer is highly treatable, early detection and prevention are key. A colonoscopy, which involves using a flexible tube with a […]

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