Research has shown ever since the 1950s that a Mediterranean diet, based on a high consumption of fish and vegetables and a low consumption of animal-based products such as meat and milk, leads to better health. These results are supported by three further as yet unpublished studies into Mediterranean diets and their health effects: one… Continue Reading »
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Mediterranean Diet Gives Longer Life
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Red Meat Increases Prostate Cancer Risk
Recent studies show the increased association between red meat and prostate cancer including an increased risk of prostate cancer when meat was grilled at high temperatures. In addition, men who ate the most ground beef were 2.3 times more likely than men who ate none to have aggressive prostate cancer. Read more
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Saw Palmetto, Lycopene and Selenium Natural Treatment for BPH
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is one of the most popular natural treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and it is often combined with other natural compounds to enhance its therapeutic benefits. In a new study published in the October issue of the Journal of Urology, researchers report that a saw palmetto, lycopene, and selenium combination… Continue Reading »
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Can Vegetables Reduce Risk Of Aggressive Prostate Cancer?
Pile up the spinach and other leafy greens, and while you’re at it, add some carrots and tomatoes, too. A new study from the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) reports that men whose diets are high in leafy green vegetables and vegetables high in carotenoids have a reduced risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
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Ginger May Help Manage Prostate Cancer
If your only exposure to ginger has been ginger ale or ginger snaps, you may be interested in knowing that ginger has some qualities that may help in the management of prostate cancer. A new study finds that ginger (Zingiber officinale roscoe) has been effective in hindering the reproductive and growth activities of prostate cancer… Continue Reading »
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When Men with Diabetes Lose Weight, Erectile Dysfunction Improves
Overweight or obese men with diabetes often have more than blood sugar levels on their mind–up to 40 percent of them experience erectile dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms, such as urinary frequency or painful urination. But a new study says there is a relatively quick solution to these problems–weight loss.
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Urine Test for Prostate Cancer Better Than PSA?
Scientists have developed a new screening test for prostate cancer that uses urine, instead of blood, to identify men at risk for the disease. The new urine test has a big advantage over the current standard PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test, because it uses markers that are specific to prostate cancer. The PSA test is less… Continue Reading »
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Soy and Selenium Found Not To Prevent Prostate Cancer
In April 2011, the National Center for Health Statistics released information obtained by the most recent version of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) that Americans’ use of dietary supplements has increased over recent years and one-half of the population report using at least one form of nutritional supplement. Although women were found… Continue Reading »
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Lifestyle Factors Impact Risk of BPH and LUTS
Recent epidemiological research shows that lifestyle factors associated with metabolism, such as obesity, exercise, diet, and blood glucose levels, have a substantial impact on the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). This information is important because it suggests men can take active steps toward preventing and treating these common… Continue Reading »
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Surviving Prostate Cancer: Charlie Rice’s Story
Charlie Rice, a Vietnam veteran, fought for his country and as a firefighter for many years he served his community. His next battle was prostate cancer. He felt mostly rejected by the traditional medical establishment and looked far and wide for alternative and complementary measures to fight his cancer. He changed his lifestyle and his… Continue Reading »
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