In the next two decades, up to 60 million people will get atrial fibrillation or A-fib. It doesn’t always show symptoms but people with it have a five-times increased risk of a stroke.

A new treatment that could change the future for millions who are diagnosed with A-fib.

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The use of smartwatches in detecting congestive heart failure could revolutionize early diagnosis and treatment, offering a promising tool for patients and health care providers alike.

Congestive heart failure affects 26 million people worldwide and is a leading cause of death globally, often striking with warning signs that go unnoticed.

Symptoms of congestive heart failure include chest pain, shortness of breath, weight gain, and a persistent cough or wheezing. Despite these indicators, many people fail to recognize them until the condition becomes severe.

Current detection methods for congestive heart failure include blood tests, X-rays, stress tests, CT scans, and ECGs.

A study by the Heart Rhythm Society suggests that smartwatches could offer a new method of detection. The study found that by using ECG information, researchers achieved a 90% success rate in identifying congestive heart failure, potentially allowing for earlier intervention.

While smartwatches have already been proven to detect atrial fibrillation, a medical professional should interpret the information that the devices capture.

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Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the U.S. and the second leading cause of cancer death, but what if you could defeat it before it ever has a chance?

About one in every 24 people will develop colorectal cancer in their lifetime. And most of the time, your genes are not to blame. So what can you do to lower your risk? First, eat a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits, veggies and whole grains.

New research suggests you may also want to up your calcium intake. Researchers found adding 300 milligrams of calcium each day — which is about the amount in a glass of milk — was associated with a 17% lower risk for colorectal cancer.

Get regular screenings. Most major organizations suggest you should start at age 45, but not everyone does. Colonoscopies not only look for cancer, they also can help doctors remove precancerous polyps, preventing future cancer.

Stop smoking and don’t drink in excess. Scientists reported that drinking an additional 20 grams of alcohol daily was linked to a 15% higher risk for colorectal cancer. That’s about the amount in a large glass of wine.

It’s never too soon start.

The number of people who have died from colorectal cancer has steadily decreased since the mid 1980s.

Experts say this is due to more screening and changing lifestyles.

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