Sat, 6 October 2007 Are there common origins for heart disease and colon cancer? This week on Fitness Rocks we look at a paper that examines the association between the risks of developing heart disease and the risks of developing colon cancer. Medical research is beginning to reveal common origins for a wide range of chronic diseases that we didn't necessarily appreciate in the past. Some of these shared precipitating causes are modifiable - meaning they can be reversed through changes in lifestyle. This podcast will be the first in a series of Fitness Rocks podcasts exploring the phenomenon of chronic, low-grade systemic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is becoming recognized as an underlying cause for many apparently diverse chronic diseases. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are effective methods to reduce chronic inflammation. Check out Fitness Rocks Podcast 066 and the next several Fitness Rocks Podcasts to learn what you can do to reduce your chances of having chronic inflammation, or reverse this process if you already have it. References: Prevalence of Colorectal Neoplasm Among Patients with Newly Diagnosed Coronary Artery Disease Music: Jon Schmidt - All of Me |
