Colon cancer recurrence and deaths cut 28% by simple exercise, trial finds
“Exercise is generally good for you, but a new high-quality clinical trial finds that it’s so good, it can even knock back colon cancer—and, in fact, rival some chemotherapy treatments. The researchers found that the exercise group had a 28 percent lower risk of their colon cancer recurring, new cancers developing, or dying over eight years compared with the health education group.”
Shedding Pounds in Middle Age Could Add Years to Your Life, Study Finds
“Key Takeaways: Losing about 6.5% of body weight in midlife may lower risk of disease and premature death. The benefits were seen even without surgery or weight loss drugs. An overall healthy lifestyle, not just weight loss, played a huge role.”
How Mindfulness Can Help You Avoid Accidents of All Kinds
“Key points: Distraction is one of the major causes of car accidents. A lack of focus can also cause accidents at home. Setting intentions is a present-moment-focusing practice.”
Arizona High School Pilots EgoEase Mindfulness Curriculum to Combat Teen Stress
“In a bold move to tackle teen stress, an Arizona high school is making waves with a groundbreaking mindfulness initiative. Catalina Foothills High School in Tucson has launched a semester-long program called “Mindful Mavericks,” co-designed with EgoEase, marking a significant step for the Arizona EgoEase mindfulness school model. Approved by the district board following a 2024 parent-teacher petition, this curriculum aims to reshape how students handle pressure and interpersonal conflict. Early results are promising, hinting at a potential game-changer for education statewide.”
An anti-inflammatory diet may help colon cancer patients live longer, study says
“Eating food that lowers inflammation in the body may help people with advanced colon cancer survive longer, according to research presented at a meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago.”
Midlife Caffeine Intake Linked to Healthy Aging
“Summary: A long-term study following nearly 50,000 women over 30 years found that drinking caffeinated coffee in midlife is linked to healthier aging. Women who drank regular coffee were more likely to avoid chronic disease, cognitive decline, and physical impairment later in life.”
The impact of dietary interventions on cardiometabolic health
“Obesity and cardiometabolic diseases are leading causes of morbidity and mortality among adults worldwide. These conditions significantly contribute to and exacerbate other major causes of illness and death, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and chronic kidney disease. The growing burden of these diseases has increased the interest of modern medicine in understanding metabolic processes and health, with diet emerging as a pivotal modifiable factor, alongside physical inactivity and smoking.”
