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At any age, we can cut the risk of colorectal cancer | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. ColditzSiteman Cancer Center Recent headlines have pushed colorectal cancer back to the top of news feeds with the unfortunate passing of actor James Van Der Beek.…
Aging and catching the worm | Mark’s Remarks
Lately I’ve been studying a fascinating sociological phenomenon known as “Me, Aging.” Since retiring and entering what brochures like to call a “new season of life” (which sounds much prettier…
Days of infamy | Ott Observations
On Dec. 8, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed a joint session of Congress: “Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy – the United States…
Valentine technology | Mark’s Remarks
When I was on the student council in high school, Valentine’s Day was less about love and more about fundraising. Romance was secondary. Profit margins were primary. We would gather…
Hilariously funny | Mark’s Remarks
The little girl was born and was the most beautiful thing anyone had ever seen. The grandparents marveled. The parents doted and showered her with everything she wanted. They never…
Moral injury | Ott Observations
Over the past Christmas season, I found myself reflecting on a lesser known part of the story of Jesus’ birth. Upon learning of the birth, King Herod ordered the killing…
Closing the doors | Mark’s Remarks
I recently started a job in which I am in contact with churches, pastors and members of churches. To hear stories of progress and answers to prayer is a daily…
Health gains with whole grains | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. ColditzSiteman Cancer Center If someone asked us to name five ways to improve our health and lower the risk ofillness, “eat a healthy diet” would probably…