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In a study recently published in JAMA Oncology , researchers evaluated the association between aspirin use, lifestyle factors, and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk. Study: Aspirin Use and Incidence of Colon Cancer by Lifestyle Risk. Image credit: Kmpzzz / Shutterstock.com Can aspirin prevent colon cancer? Aspirin is effective in preventing colorectal neoplasia, defined as abnormal cell growth in the colon or rectum. However, the long-term risks associated with chronic aspirin use limit its widespread use. Therefore, individualized recommendations are needed to identify patients most likely to benefit from this treatment. Several studies have shown that the anticancer effects of aspirin use…

Mark Reilly Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ has produced an action plan with seven goals to guide each of us on the path to a holistic ecology, one of which is “adopting sustainable lifestyles.” This goal challenges each of us every day to use the Earth’s limited resources and energy thoughtfully. It is a wake-up call to realize that by participating in our current socio-economic system, we are exceeding the limits of the planet. As Pope Francis points out, “We are not facing two separate crises, the environmental and the social, but one complex crisis in which both the social…

With over 175 million Indians buying lifestyle products online, the Indian e-lifestyle market is expected to grow from $16-17 billion today to $40-45 billion by 2028. One in five lifestyle dollars spent will be spent online by 2028. In this webinar, Shyam Unnikrishnan, Partner, Retail & Consumer Practice, and Nandita Sinha, CEO, Myntra (India's leading lifestyle e-retailer), explore this growth opportunity and decipher the market trends and purchasing behavior of India's expanding e-lifestyle shopper base. They will also discuss strategies that lifestyle brands, including global brands, can adopt to expand their presence in India and succeed online. Cooperation…

Key findings Lifestyle changes occur when expenses increase faster than income. While average wages rose 21.4% from January 2020 to January 2024, the personal savings rate plummeted 47.2%. The percentage of households having trouble paying their bills increased from 35.7% in 2022 to 37.8% in 2023, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Careful budgeting, maintaining savings habits, and avoiding impulse purchases can help you avoid lifestyle changes and stay financially flexible. Explaining lifestyle changes Lifestyle creep, also known as “lifestyle creep,” is a term used to describe the rise in people's living standards and spending in response to rising…

CALIFORNIA — Fifteen of the healthiest communities in America are in California, according to new rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.U.S. News said the 2024 Healthiest Communities rankings, now in their sixth year, measure how well counties are serving their residents and are intended to serve as a blueprint for residents, local health leaders and elected officials to develop policies and best practices for better health outcomes. According to U.S. News, the analysis took into account more than 90 indicators and hundreds of thousands of data points across 10 major categories: community vitality, economy, education, environment, equity,…

VIRGINIA — Twenty-nine of the healthiest communities in America are located in Virginia, including some of the top-ranked communities in the country, according to new rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.U.S. News said the 2024 Healthiest Communities rankings, now in their sixth year, measure how well counties are serving their residents and are intended to serve as a blueprint for residents, local health leaders and elected officials to develop policies and best practices for better health outcomes. According to U.S. News, the analysis took into account more than 90 indicators and hundreds of thousands of data points…

GEORGIA — Eight of the healthiest communities in America are located in Georgia, according to new rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.U.S. News said the 2024 Healthiest Communities rankings, now in their sixth year, measure how well counties are serving their residents and are intended to serve as a blueprint for residents, local health leaders and elected officials to develop policies and best practices for better health outcomes. According to U.S. News, the analysis took into account more than 90 indicators and hundreds of thousands of data points across 10 major categories: community vitality, economy, education, environment,…

Google has redesigned the “Trending Keywords” section of Google Trends. The new design shows many more trending queries on the page, all in a clear list view interface. What you'll see: This new trends page shows you when a phrase started trending, its search volume, a breakdown of the trend, and a graph. It also has handy filter options at the top that allow you to filter by country, time period, trend status, and relevance. Plus, you can export to CSV, clipboard, or RSS feed. Here's what it looks like: Here's a screenshot of how it currently looks: Why do…

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — CHI St. Vincent Health Network earned top recognition on the latest U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals list.CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute has been named the top cardiac program in Arkansas for the fourth consecutive year.CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St. Vincent North in Little Rock were each recognized in multiple areas of care.Chad Adadell, president of CHI St. Vincent Market in Arkansas, said the ranking is about more than just numbers.”We are extremely proud of our team's dedication and expertise, which has enabled us to maintain our position…

View the list: A-F 64 | Commissioner, Big East Conference Val Ackerman Val Ackerman was named as commissioner of the Big East Conference in 2013 at age 53, overseeing the newly reconfigured collection of college athletics programs. As commissioner, Ackerman has led the relocation of the Big East headquarters, managed network partnerships and led the negotiations that brought the storied University of Connecticut program back to the conference. Before taking charge of the Big East, Ackerman was USA Basketball’s first female president, a role she held from 2005 to 2008 following her nine-year stint as the WNBA’s founding president. 67…