Surgical Associates performs colonoscopies at three convenient locations The colon and rectum are both part of the large intestine and make up the final section of your digestive system. The food we eat mixes with digestive juices in the stomach, nutrients are absorbed by the walls of the small intestine and waste is then […]
Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. It is a serious medical condition and a major risk factor for many other potentially life-threatening diseases, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, mental illness, and some cancers. Aside […]
Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States, with 1 in 8 being affected by the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Fortunately, there are ways a woman can lower her risk. Like many cancers, risk can be significantly reduced by living a healthy lifestyle, […]