Health Briefs TV Touts the Benefits of Coffee

Coffee, and caffeinated drinks, are not just good to wake us up. The health benefits of drinking a cup or two of coffee every day provides benefits for the entire body, and can reduce the chance of developing colorectal cancer.

Health Briefs TV learns that drinking two cups a day is associated with a 26 percent reduction of the development of colorectal cancer. If we were to drink just another half cup, those chances decrease by 50 percent. Caffeine and polyphenol in coffee act as antioxidants. Also, the melanodins that are created when the beans are roasted can increase colon mobility, and the diterpenes can prevent cancer by strengthening the body against oxidative damage.

Coffee and caffeine can be found in several beverages, in facial moisturizers, baked in treats, and in the office break room. We would also like to note that it doesn’t matter if the coffee is boiled, perked, steamed, or decaffeinated. It didn’t matter if the coffee was instant or freshly ground.

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in the United States. Almost five percent of men and four percent of women develop this disease over their lifetime. Health Briefs TV suggests taking every possible active step to reduce the chance of developing colorectal cancer:

• Eat a healthy diet including different types of beans, which contain cancer fighting fiber.
• Drink a few cup of coffee per day.
• If smoking, stop. Seek assistance if needed. There are plenty of affordable options to help.
• Get daily exercise. This is as simple as taking a walk at lunch time and after dinner.

So go ahead and enjoy another cup of java. It does more than wake us up and warms us up. It reduces the chance of getting colorectal cancer. Cheers.

Health Briefs TV Offers Tips to Maintain a Healthy Colon

Colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. Health Briefs TV offers some tips to help maintain a healthy colon.

The American Cancer Society estimates there will be more than 95,000 new cases of colon cancer diagnosed this year. To lower the opportunity for developing it, below is a list of suggestions to keep in mind:

People over age 50 or those who have/had a relative diagnosed with colon cancer should talk to a physician about getting a colonoscopy. This test, while not very comfortable, is considered the gold standard to determine is colon cancer is present.

Look in the toilet after defecation to see the color of the feces in the bowl. Black feces is considered dangerous and should be reported to the doctor soonest. It may indicate intestinal bleeding or cancer. Narrow stools are also an indication that tests for colon cancer night be considered.

Eat the rainbow. A colorful bouquet of produce should be consumed as regularly as possible. It helps rid the body of billions of bacteria that plays a role in good colon health. Health Briefs TV encourages readers to challenge their daily and weekly eating habits by adding a rainbow of produce colors (red tomatoes, yellow and orange peppers, purple beets (for example).

Eat the rainbow

Health Briefs TV Reviews Why We Are Living Longer

Americans are living longer and dying less from common medical ailments. What can we credit for the lowering rates of death from cancer, stroke, diabetes and heart disease? Health Briefs TV reviews why we are living longer.

Credit can be given to living healthier, eating better and getting more exercise. We are slimming down and lowering the obesity rate, which in turn lowers the chances of developing heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Eating smaller, more healthful meals, snacking on fruit and getting exercise are simple, easy ways to lower risk factors.

A recent report published by the Journal of the American Medical Association states that deaths from all of these causes have dropped by an overall 43 percent. Heart disease deaths dropped more than 50 percent, as did the death rate for stokes. Cancer and diabetes deaths dropped to 18 and 17 percent respectively.

The Health Briefs television show believes that prevention is the key to living a longer, healthier life.  We have learned that behavior, the environment, social circumstances and participating in our health care gave us the opportunity to improve our lives and live longer.  Take some active steps today to prevent an early death: eat a healthy snack, take a short, brisk walk after dinner, quit smoking for one day, and see how you feel. 

Health Briefs TV Warns Readers about E-Cigarette Dangers

Quitting smoking is one of the most difficult things to do. Breaking that nicotine habit is hell. There is no other way to describe it. Today, there are nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges and e-cigarettes to help people who want to quit smoking. As many could guess, some of these helpers are not all that good for you.  Health Briefs looks at the dangers of e-cigarettes.

Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are a popular option for people who are trying to quit smoking. Shaped like a long cigarette, the item can be loaded with flavored vapors and a heavy dose of nicotine. Newer models of the e-cig allow the user to adjust the level of nicotine they get. But along with that comes a higher amount of formaldehyde, which is a probable human carcinogen. Health Briefs TV notes that cigarettes also contain formaldehyde. Researchers found that the higher the voltage chosen on the e-cigarette, the higher amount of formaldehyde. They also note that people who vaped three milliliters of e-liquid per day would inhale 14.4 milligrams of formaldehyde. This can possibility increase the risk of cancer up to 15 times.

While there are many options today to help the smoker kick the nicotine habit, our best suggestion is to ask a doctor. Most of the products on store shelves are expensive. But quitting sure beats the high cost of healthcare that a cancer diagnoses will eventually bring.

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Health Briefs TV with More Good Reasons to Enjoy Coffee

There are many good reasons to enjoy a good cup of coffee: it helps wake you up, it keeps you going through a long day at work, and even provides good wellness benefits. Health Briefs learns that there are more good reasons to enjoy that cup of joe.

Coffee and its antioxidants are well-known to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, depression, liver disease and early death.  Now, the results of a new study are published from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute showing coffee can lower the risk of certain skin cancers. The study focused on 447,000 non-Hispanic whites who were at a higher risk of skin cancer. Results from the research found that those who drank four or more cups of coffee per had a 20% lower risk of developing malignant melanoma than those who drank less coffee. Health Briefs TV also learns that decaf coffee had no effect on lowering the risk.  There have been many reports from respected researchers on the overall good health benefits of java. Add this as one more positive reason to head for the coffee maker, coffee urn, or coffee shop.  Kick up the flavor without adding to fat and calories by adding a scant teaspoon of cocoa powder in your cup or mug. Mix well and enjoy. Cocoa is another anti-oxidant which is known to increase overall health. Bottoms up.

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Health Briefs TV and the Benefits and Risks of Aspirin Therapy

Doctors have been touting the taking of a daily aspirin every day to reduce the occurrence of heart problems. For most people, this works just fine. For others though, it can cause gastrointestinal bleeding and other medical problems. Health Briefs TV reviews the benefits and risks of taking an aspirin every day.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has found in prevention studies that aspirin reduces the risk for heart attack by 32% for men and 17% for women. Other studies have found that some women who took an aspirin every day suffered from gastrointestinal bleeding, which is a side effect of using it for an extended period of time.

If there is a family history of heart disease or cancer, patients are encouraged to discuss the risks of aspirin therapy with their doctors. The American Heart Association and American Cancer Society do not recommend aspirin therapy for people with an increased risk for either of the diseases.  The Health Briefs TV encourages readers, and especially women, to discuss the benefits and risks before going on it. Women are at a greater risk for gastrointestinal problems than men and may not want to begin it.

Aspirin blocks inflammation, which is studies show as the root cause for heart disease and cancer. Inflammation is the body’s responsive element. It can cause damage but taking a low-dose aspirin everyday can reduce that. Always check with a doctor before taking any over-the-counter medication to be sure it will not interfere with prescriptions.

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