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March 11, 2021 The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommends that adults get 7 or more hours of sleep per night. Sleep is essential to good health, yet many people struggle to get enough. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 1 in 3 adults get less than the recommended amount of sleep. Not getting enough sleep can have serious effects on your health and is linked to several chronic diseases and conditions. In addition to getting the right amount of sleep, good sleep quality is also essential. Signs of poor sleep quality include not feeling rested even after getting enough sleep, repeatedly waking up during the night, and experiencing symptoms of sleep disorders. You can find more information on the CDC listing of sleep disorders. Read more March 9, 2021 Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 149,000 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed in 2021, and almost 53,000 men and women will die from the disease. The death rate from colorectal cancer has dropped over the last several decades, mainly because people are getting screened and changing their lifestyle-related risk factors. - What is Colorectal Cancer?
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Early Detection and Prevention
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