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Inaugural Men’s Health Run/Walk to take place at Ann Arbor’s Fuller Park in June
Read full article: Inaugural Men’s Health Run/Walk to take place at Ann Arbor’s Fuller Park in JuneRun or walk a free 5K while learning about health issues impacting men in minority communities on June 10 at Fuller Park.
Video diary: Hank Winchester chronicles colonoscopy experience
Read full article: Video diary: Hank Winchester chronicles colonoscopy experienceFollowing the passing of longtime Detroit sports voice Jamie Samuelsen, who died in August at the age of 48 after battling colon cancer, Local 4′s Hank Winchester decided to make an appointment for a colonoscopy. Winchester, who is in a similar age group, decided to document the experience, to show those who may be avoiding it what the process entails. Watch Hank’s video blog in the video player above to follow his journey. In 2020, 12% of colorectal cancer cases will be diagnosed in people under 50 – about 18,000 cases. Rates have been increasing since the mid-1980s in adults ages 20-39 years and since the mid-1990s in adults ages 40-54 years, with younger age groups experiencing the steepest increase.
Why you shouldnt be afraid to get a colonoscopy
Read full article: Why you shouldnt be afraid to get a colonoscopyHank Winchester got his first colonoscopy to find out what you can expect and to explain why the examination is so critical. The test is easy, Hank said. But like Jamie, Im in my 40s and have a family. Simple, but critical testThe colonoscopy is a simple test, but its critical for early detection. RELATED: Video diary: Hank Winchester chronicles colonoscopy experienceMORE: Health news and resources
Best and worst cities for men
Read full article: Best and worst cities for menTo find the 2016 best and worst cities for men, Men's Health analyzed 33 criteria covering areas of health, fitness and quality of life to rank 100 American cities from top to bottom. With the week leading up to Father's Day marking National Men's Health Week, check out the 10 best, followed by the 10 worst. Hide Caption