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A colonoscopy offers the best protection against colon cancer, the third-leading cause of cancer death. Studies suggest that colonoscopies reduce deaths from colorectal cancer by 60 to 70 percent (source: National Cancer Institute). Colonoscopy is the Most Comprehensive Colon Cancer Screening Colon cancer begins as an adenoma (abnormal growth) in the colon or rectum called a polyp. During a colonoscopy,Continue reading “Why is a Colonoscopy Important?”

By Ted Skinner Is a recession on the horizon? A recession is “a significant decline in economic activity reflected in decline in aggregate demand, leading to lower output, employment, and income.” This happens when consumers stop spending money because they don’t feel confident about the future. In fact, it’s the opposite of what you want –Continue reading “Annual Planning for a Recession in 2023: How to Prepare”

More than one-third of US adults may be using a prescription medication associated with depression and/or suicidal symptoms as a possible side effect, a recent study finds. Over 200 medications, including birth control pills, blood pressure medications, antacids, and painkillers, were cited with these concerns. The study, carried out by researchers at the University ofContinue reading “Medications That Can Cause Depression as a Side Effect”

TAYLOR BRYANT For as long as I can remember, my mum has been a big proponent of baths. Morning, night, doesn’t matter, she’s taking a bath unless the setup absolutely does not allow for her to sit down. I never thought to question her love of baths until I got older, and once I opened myself up to the ideaContinue reading “This Is Why Baths Are So Good For You”

Forget moisturizers! These body oils will replenish dry skin in a snap. No matter the season, moisturizing the skin is any important part of any daily routine. Like skin care and hair care routines, you’ll probably need to switch your mode of moisturizer as the seasons change to accurately pair with the weather. Winter faves are likely to feelContinue reading “17 body oils that’ll soften and hydrate dry skin, according to experts and shoppers”

Houseplants are one of the most popular home decor trends right now. In fact, pictures of gorgeous greenery seem to have completely taken over social media. If you love the aesthetic of a mini indoor garden but don’t quite have a green thumb, you may be thinking it could be good to have fake plantsContinue reading “Live vs. Artificial Plants: Which to Choose for Your Home?”

By Caitlan Cassidy New technologies, dating apps and reality TV shows have created a new, ultra-superficial world of dating and romance, in which it is quite literally ‘survival of the fittest.’ While, Netflix’s latest reality dating show Love is Blind attempts to be the antithesis of all of this, in many ways it only confirms this atmosphere ofContinue reading “Romance is dead and we’ve killed it“

According to a recent study, 81 percent of workers are willing to leave their current position for the right job offer.  Clearly employee loyalty is suffering. This is a staggering statistic that employers cannot ignore, especially considering the average cost-per-hire is now over $4,000 and low unemployment has made the competition to hire top talent fierce. CreatingContinue reading “15 Effective Ways to Engage Employees and Increase Employee Loyalty”

Rachel Muller Heyndyk None of these animal groups will become extinct within five years, although some specific species are critically endangered. A short video montage on a meme account on Instagram claims that pandas, koalas, elephants, sloths, and penguins are all likely to “be gone” by 2025. The post has 191,755 likes. There is noContinue reading “Pandas, elephants, and other wild animals are likely to become extinct by 2025.”

The pros and cons of having pride. The cons: pride is a weakness that can be exploited by others for whatever ends they are seeking. If they wish to tear you down, they can ridicule that which you are proud of, belittling it and by extension, you. Or if they wish to manipulate you, theyContinue reading “What are the positive and negative sides of pride as a value?“