Locations:
Search IconSearch
Physician examines oversized colon with giant magnifying glass, with report in foreground

Colon Cancer Screenings: When To Start

If you’re at average risk, it’s recommended that you get your first colonoscopy at age 45

How Long Does It Take Colon Cancer To Grow?

It’s a slow-moving process that offers an opportunity for early detection and treatment

How Safe Are Colonoscopies?

They might not be fun, but colonoscopies are low-risk, high-reward procedures

Is an At-Home Colon Cancer Test Worth Trying?

At-home screening options can be good detection tools, but a colonoscopy remains the gold standard

Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk

colon cancer screenings
How To Prevent Colorectal Cancer

Regular screenings starting at age 45 help lower your risk

Glass of draft beer being poured at a pub
The Sobering Truth: How Alcohol Affects Cancer Risk

Alcohol (in any amount) is a well-known cause of cancer

person on couch wincing, holding hands over abdomen
Colon Cancer in Young Adults: An Alarming Trend

A steady increase in cases in those younger than 50 started decades ago

Improve Your Colon Health Naturally

person spooning yogurt into a bowl
How To Improve Your Gut Health Naturally

Eating a diet heavy on plant-based food can keep your digestive system in top form

Baked salmon with a salad on the side plated on an individual clay platter.
What To Eat To Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer

Get lots of fiber, cut back on red meat and limit your alcohol intake

group of people doing an aerobics class
How Exercise Can Lead to a Healthy Gut

You don’t need a strenuous or expensive fitness routine to keep your digestive tract in shape

Smart Choices for a Healthy Gut

Different kinds of high fiber foods including broccoli, seeds and nuts, wheat breads and other vegetables.
How Much Fiber You Need and Why It Matters

It helps you avoid constipation, stabilize blood sugar, lower cholesterol and stay fuller for longer

Wooden bowl of white yogurt next to wooden spoon of white capsules
When Should I Take Probiotics for Best Results?

Taking your probiotics in the morning with food is a great strategy — but consistency is key

A grouping of cruciferous vegetables including cabbage, lettuce, cauliflower and broccolli.
What Are Cruciferous Vegetables — and Why Are They So Good for You?

Broccoli, leafy greens and other crucifs are full of nutrients and even cancer-fighting properties

Colon Cancer: Nutrition & Support

Hand holding fork, with scrambled eggs and red peppers on plate, with cucumber slices
Cancer Patient Diet Tips and Recommendations

When you’re living with cancer, eating enough protein and a variety of colorful foods can help you keep up your strength and energy

Person lifting up their sweater, showing ostomy bag in mirror's reflection
Adjusting to Life With an Ostomy Bag: What To Expect

It can be hard to get used to the bags, but the freedom they provide is worth the challenge

someone giving another a care package at front door
What To Get Someone Going Through Chemo

From a thoughtful note to a special pillow, these items are a win

Recent Articles

Person sitting on floor by bed, sadly staring out window
March 18, 2025/Mental Health
Why Emotional Dysregulation Can Happen With ADHD

Feeling unable to manage your emotions can go hand in hand with other symptoms of ADHD

Oversized packet of the pill and oversized calendar, with woman and zigzaggy lines around her
March 18, 2025/Mental Health
Birth Control and Depression: Is There a Link?

Today’s birth control pills don’t usually cause depression — but hormones affect everyone differently

Happy family packing luggage into vehicle for a trip
March 18, 2025/Mental Health
What Vacations Do for Your Brain

Among other benefits, a little time away can help make you more creative, decisive and focused

Person pouring a glass of water from a glass pitcher
Do Home Remedies Work for UTIs?

Only antibiotics will cure a UTI, but home remedies could help prevent future infections

Bowl of roasted and seasoned chickpeas
March 18, 2025/Nutrition
Are Foods With Resistant Starch Good for You?

This healthy carb benefits your microbiome and may help you lose weight

Woman tracking their monthly body systems, ovulation, menstration, on calendar
March 18, 2025/Women's Health
Tracking Your Fertile Window With an Ovulation Calculator

You can keep track of your menstrual cycle to help identify your most fertile days

Wooden spoon of chia seeds on pile of chia seeds on piece of burlap
March 18, 2025/Nutrition
The Many Benefits of Chia Seeds

Packed with fiber, antioxidants and vitamins, chia seeds are good for you and your gut

Uncured strips of bacon on butcher's paper, with salt nearby
March 18, 2025/Nutrition
Is Uncured Bacon Healthier or Just Hype?

While uncured bacon is preserved differently, it’s still processed meat and poses similar risks as cured bacon

View more articles

Living With Chronic Conditions