By Rosemary Murphy, L.E.

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable diseases, yet it is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.  Of the more than 140,000 people diagnosed each year, approximately 56,000 will die from the disease. Through routine screenings, however, colorectal cancer can be prevented and cured if detected and treated early.

By Debbie Childs

Tired of working in the cold, wind, rain and excessive heat?  Ready to pedal your stuff in an air-conditioned room with soft lights, inspiring music, and clean towels?  Come take some indoor cycling classes to change things up a bit.

Green Tea has long been regarded as a healthy habit among the Chinese and Japanese cultures and is quickly gaining popularity in the West. In studies conducted by The American Heart Association, Yale-New Haven Hospital and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, to name a few, scientists have demonstrated that green tea actually blocks the formation of plaque in the arteries (atherosclerosis). The antioxidants contained within green tea have been linked to a decreased risk of stroke and heart diseases.