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  Aging brings many questions about medical care, and colonoscopies are no exception. When should you start them? When should you stop? The answers aren’t as straightforward as you might think, especially when family history, anesthesia risks, and individual health concerns come into play. When to Start and Why? For most people, the recommended age to begin screening for colorectal cancer is 45 (lowered from 50 in recent years due to increasing cases in younger adults). However, if you have a strong family history—like my siblings and I, who all have had pre-cancerous polyps found at each colonoscopy—you may need to start even earlier. Doctors recommend earlier and more frequent screenings if you have: A family history of colorectal cancer or pre-cancerous polyps Certain genetic conditions like Lynch Syndrome A history of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis) When to Stop and Why? Many doctors advise stopping colonoscopies at 75 —but is that t...

  What is a book jewel? A sometimes-overlooked book with remarkable insight and potential significance. Each month, we share near-daily, or as often as possible, reviews of the monthly book jewel - short, succinct reviews that can be read in 1-2 minutes with links to the reviewer by reviewers whose words are worthy of being heard and whose opinions are worthy of being considered. Sometimes a couple of minutes contains more impressive thought than ten times that many. We will let you decide that. This month's book jewel is  The Rose and the Sword  by Dr. Judith Bach and Nanette Hucknall . Description A unique combination of fiction and self-development, this book invites the reader to enter a realm of modern and fantasy tales that stimulate both mind and feelings. Each tale addresses different aspects of the feminine and masculine energies that exist beyond gender and sexual identity in each one of us. At the end of each story is a psychological commentary that provides a ...

  Today's publisher's pride is  Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain   by Kristin and Andrew Wilcox, which reached #226 in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. From Amazon: Customers find the book provides brilliant insight into inattentive ADHD, with one customer noting it's a wonderful informative read for children with the condition. The book is easy to read and customers consider it a must-read. They appreciate its pacing, with one customer mentioning it's perfect for both parents and teachers. Book description: In this two-part book Andrew and his neuroscientist mom each tell their story about living with the inattentive subtype of ADHD. How do you survive life and middle school with an ADHD elephant in your brain? Kids with ADHD will relate to Andrew's reactions to everyday and school-related situations, like remembering to turn in homework, staying organized, and making friends. Using practical strategies Andrew learns to manage his ADHD e...

  Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from  365 Teacher Secrets for Parents  by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #89 Summarizing   As you child writes in her personal journal, encourage her to try writing a summary about her day.   Have you ever heard your child retell a movie or book to someone and listen to her go on and on and on? It may even be difficult for the listener to follow if he isn't familiar with the plot. Teaching your child how to summarize can help her capture the plot and feeling of the movie or story without getting lost in minor events, thus increasing her comprehension of the main idea of a story. Start by showing your child examples of good summaries. Good summaries (also called a synopsis) are not hard to find. You can find summaries on the back or inside cover of books. In the newspaper, there are synopses of movies and books. On the Internet, you can look up a title of any book and most often there will be a s...