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Are Beans Healthy for Men?
Beans are one of the best sources of plant protein and provide an excellent amount of fiber, but they are also an important part of a nutritious diet because they have cancer fighting potential as well. A group of researchers at Colorado State University showed that beans are natural cancer killers. They noted that unlike…
Non-Dairy Calcium May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk
A first-of-its-kind study has found evidence that dietary calcium, including calcium from non-dairy sources, may increase the risk of prostate cancer. Results of the study, which involved Chinese men, were published in Cancer Research. Previous studies performed in populations in North America and Europe have noted an association between a high consumption of dairy foods…
How To Reduce Your Risk of Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer risk factors come from a combination of environment and genetics. Bladder cancer is the fourth most common internal cancer in males. The most common bladder cancer risk factors are smoking, obesity, hypertension, unhealthy diet, and lack of exercise. Having been treated with chemotherapy drugs such as cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) or radiation for past cancers…
Are Bell Peppers Good For Men’s Health?
Bell peppers are among the most colorful of the vegetables, and their many available colors reflect the different and beneficial carotenoids (pigments) they provide—more than 30 different carotenoid nutrients. Among the carotenoids found in bell peppers are alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, cryptoxanthin, and zeaxanthin, all offering antioxidant properties. Bell peppers are also known for their…
7 Early Signs of Heart Trouble
Early signs of heart trouble can occur in the months or years that lead up to a heart attack. You may know about the symptoms of an actual heart attack, but research has shown that there are many early signs of heart trouble that a lot of people just ignore. Just like that check engine…
Does Telomere Length Increase Heart Attack Risk?
Researchers have been telling us for some time now that telomere length is a marker of age-related chronic diseases, such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer, among others. It’s not clear, however, if there is an association between telomere length and cardiovascular risk. This uncertainty was the focus of a study published in BMJ…
