If you were asked to name the worst food in your refrigerator—or anyone’s refrigerator—your choices would likely depend on which foods are your favorites, how much you follow news about food-related illnesses, and whether you have personal experience with food poisoning. According to some experts, however, the hands-down favorite as the worst food in your…
Drinking tea reduces prostate cancer risk, especially among men who consume two or more cups of green tea or black tea per day. That was the finding reported by investigators at Maastricht University in The Netherlands. This study supports the findings of numerous previous research efforts in which scientists found that components found in tea…
Propecia (finasteride) for baldness is the same drug used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), although the brand name for BPH treatment is Proscar. Men who take finasteride for male pattern baldness are prescribed a 1-mg dose, while men with BPH are typically given a prescription for 5 mg. Male pattern baldness accounts for more than…
Once considered an exotic fruit, the pomegranate has soared to the top of the healthful foods chart. Pomegranates present a challenge because of their hard outer covering, which protects the nutrient-rich pulp and seeds. If you don’t want to tackle the fresh fruit, there are options, such as ready-made pomegranate juice (which are also usually…
African-American men need to spend a lot more time in the sun if they want to get all the vitamin D they need. That’s the word from a new study conducted at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. According to Adam Murphy, MD, a clinical instructor in urology at the School, “skin color and sunlight…
Urinary incontinence drugs can be used as a treatment approach for the different types of urinary incontinence, including overactive bladder. Combining urinary incontinence drugs with behavioral therapies has also been shown to be more effective than use of urinary incontinence drugs or behavioral therapy alone. If you have been diagnosed with urge incontinence or overactive bladder,…
Taking prostate supplements with saw palmetto is one natural way to help manage your aging prostate. Also known as the American dwarf palm tree, saw palmetto makes a nice addition to a prostate-friendly lifestyle and diet. It can be used as an anti-inflammatory, and it is rich in phytosterols, including beta-sitosterol, and fatty acids. Another good health…
Men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer should take a serious look at their vitamin D levels. New research indicates there is a link between low levels of vitamin D and aggressive prostate cancer, so the faster you deal with vitamin D deficiency perhaps the better your chances of tackling the disease. The team…
Arsenic is not a word you hear very often, and especially not when you are talking about food. Yet arsenic can be found in a number of food items in the United States as well as in the drinking water. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued safety limits for levels of arsenic…
The 15 least contaminated foods are items that have the least amount of pesticide residue on them. The foods on this list are compiled by the Environmental Working Group, which publishes the list every year, along with its list of the Dirty Dozen, which consists of produce with the most contamination. Fruits and vegetables on…
If you suffer with urinary incontinence/overactive bladder and are overweight, weight loss could significantly reduce the number of incontinence episodes you experience. A University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study found that among a group of 338 middle-aged, overweight and obese women, those who lost an average of 17 pounds had a 47 percent reduction…
In May of 2012, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (PSTF) triggered a firestorm of debate by recommending against routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing as a screen for prostate cancer. Since then, many medical professionals have taken the political view that this recommendation is an attempt by the government to get between the patient and…
You have to ask yourself what is the harm in a little damage control when it comes to your health… I mean, why are doctors always questioning us just for building some healthy habits, like taking supplements, and even vitamins, these days? If you really want to get your doctor going, just mention the idea…
Yoga is an ancient practice that is both a state of union or connection and a group of techniques that allow individuals to connect to themselves and their environment on a higher level of consciousness. Reasons to practice yoga include numerous benefits to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health for those who practice it regularly….
When you think of India, you might get an image of a centenarian yogi blissfully practicing Ayurveda. Unless, of course, you’ve actually been to India, in which case you might be more inclined to think of overpopulation and pedestrian traffic jams. Nonetheless, the rates of prostate cancer in India are among the lowest in the…
Trans fats are synthetically produced fats used in a wide variety of processed foods, typically appearing as hydrogenated oil or partially hydrogenated oil on food ingredient panels. Unlike other types of dietary fat, there are no benefits associated with these artificial fats, which is why you should avoid trans fats. Here are six problems with…
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…
Results of a recent study demonstrate a significantly negative impact of smoking on male fertility. Among men with subfertility (an inability of a sexually active couple not using contraception to achieve pregnancy in 1 year), those who were smokers in the study had significantly worse parameters necessary for fertility, such as sperm count, semen volume,…
Vasectomy recovery can be a nearly painless and uneventful experience if you follow a few guidelines. Whether you undergo a vasectomy that involves one or two tiny incisions or you choose a non-incision vasectomy, the vast majority of men who have the procedure experience a relatively care-free vasectomy recovery. If you want to know how…
