March 2020

Webinar: How to Have a Professional and Respectful Workplace
Available All Month – No Registration Required
By Claremont EAP

Healthy Minute Video: Healthy Habits Over Diet Fads
Available All Month
From Pinnacle Training Systems

Wellness Video: Colorectal Cancer Screening Guideline Overview
Available All Month
From American Cancer Society

Wellness Video: Exercise, Nutrition, and Health: Keeping it Simple
Available All Month
From TedX Talk

Love Your Colon

Colon Screenings Saves Lives

As you may know, the colon is a very important part of your body’s digestive system. It helps in the final stages of digestion, absorbing water and minerals from food and eliminating bodily waste through the rectum. Because the colon is such a vital part of your body, it’s important to keep it in good health.

Colon cancer is one of the most serious conditions that can affect your colon. It is the second biggest cancer killer in the United States among cancers that affect both men and women. While colon cancer is very serious, it may be preventable through regular screening. In fact, 90% of the time, colon cancer can be treated if caught early.

*- According to the American Cancer Society, the 5-year survival rate for colon cancer is 90%.

Should I Get Screened?

By discussing screening with your doctor and following recommendations, you may be able to do something about colon cancer. It is important to get screened if you:

• – Are 50 years or older
• – Have family history of colon cancer or a colon polyp
• – Have inflammatory bowel disease
• – Have had an abnormal colonoscopy in the past

March 2020 – Healthy Aging Resources  

This section includes tips, resources, and links from across the web with healthful information for our age 55+ community.

• – Berkeley Wellness: Better Balance: A Daily Program 
• – Cancer.org: Signs and Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer 
• – CDC: Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight 
• – CDC: What are Flu Antiviral Drugs?

Each month, we provide healthful resources to support our age 55+ community. Visit the Resources page for past resources and information.