Colon cancer mortality did not differ between patients with and without diverticular disease. Conclusions Diverticular disease does not increase the risk of colon cancer in the long term, and a history of diverticular disease does not affect colon cancer mortality.he increased risk of colon cancer within the first 12 months after diagnosing diverticular disease is most likely due to surveillance and misclassification. Examination of the colon should be recommended after a primary episode of symptomatic diverticular disease.
We know now that you can change medication timing and lower blood pressure at night, he explains. That doesn't mean everyone should switch willy-nilly to bedtime dosing. Morning may be best for people on just one drug, and no one yet knows if the switch truly gives non-dippers better overall health.
Doing aerobic exercise (cardio) is good for your blood pressure. Swimming is a gentle way to do it. Go for 30 minutes, or work up to that amount if that's too much right now. Do something that's moderate in intensity -- like brisk walking -- for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 or more days a week.xercise is one of the keys to lower your blood pressure. Working out also boosts the effectiveness of blood pressure medication if you're already being treated for hypertension.