Ways to reduce your risk for colon cancer

Colorectal cancer isn’t picky. It can afflict anyone, and the growth of this type of cancer is one of most common. The good news is if it is detected early, colon cancer is also one of the most curable.

It’s also preventable.

In terms of risk factors, age matters. Being over 50 years old increases your chance of getting a colon cancer diagnosis. Likelihood of getting colon cancer also may go up based on hereditary conditions and family history, obesity, and lifestyle choices (from smoking and too much alcohol to lack of exercise and poor diet).

Three common questions about diverticulitis

Almost half of all Americans over the age of 60 develop colon diverticulosis and approximately 15% of those end up with diverticulitis which is an uncomfortable, often painful condition. While the disease is fairly common, not many people know much about it. Let's review three common questions about diverticulitis.