Dear Healthy Men: When Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer a few months ago, I was surprised that he was so young—I always thought it was an old-person’s disease. What are the risk factors for younger people, especially men? A: You’re absolutely right. Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 39 and died at 43—far...Continue reading
The key to feeling and looking your best is in taking care of your health. That, of course, is easier said than done. But the good news is that in recent years, there have been a number of medical advances that may help. Here are just a few. Better Lab Work One of the...Continue reading
Garlic Garlic has long been known for containing natural antibacterial properties. Prior research has found that eating more garlic is associated with a decreased risk of developing non-cancerous growths in the colon. Garlic contains natural compounds such as selenium and arginine, which have been known to have potential health benefits such as excreting harmful waste...Continue reading