Some experts say that sleeping flat may kill you slowly. This is not a new finding; research, including studies conducted by NASA, has demonstrated for years that sleeping flat is detrimental to our health. What is bad about sleeping flat and what is the best sleeping position? Should you change how you sleep based on…
Will Medicare pay for cost of Provenge? That’s a question many men ask, especially since most of the men eligible for Provenge are age 65 or older. The high cost of healthcare is a major hurdle for many individuals and families, and so when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first and only…
So you’ve had a vasectomy for permanent birth control, but now you’re having second thoughts. You’re not alone. According to Dr. Larry Lipshultz, M.D., out of about 600,000 men who undergo a vasectomy every year in North America, approximately 5% to 10% will later have a vasectomy reversal. You might change your mind about having…
A prostate exam procedure is something that men may worry about, but they may be too embarrassed to ask for information about it. During a prostate exam procedure or digital rectal exam (DRE), a physician examines a man’s prostate gland to determine if there are any lumps, bumps, or other abnormalities that could indicate the…
If you thought tomatoes and the lycopene they contain were good only as a natural treatment for prostate disease and conditions such as BPH and prostate cancer, think again. There are also tomato benefits for men’s sexual health. Tomato Benefits for Men’s Sexual Health Lycopene naturally helps blood vessels to relax, which enhances circulation and…
Calcium supplements are one of the highest selling natural products in America yet there are many reasons to avoid taking them. These include an increased risk of kidney stones, prostate cancer, and heart attack. As with most vitamins and minerals it is best to get calcium through a varied and balanced diet. If you are…
Nerve stimulation for incontinence is a medical procedure that can help individuals who have not responded to medications for urinary incontinence or other nonsurgical options and who don’t want to undergo surgery for incontinence. The procedure involves placing a needle through the skin near your ankle until it reaches the tibial nerve (a nerve in…
Strawberries are one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits on the market, and one reason for this distinction is that just 1 cup of the red fruits provides more than 140 percent of the %Daily Value of vitamin C. Other important substances in these berries are phytonutrients, which function both as antioxidants and as anti-inflammatories. Some…
Cranberry has shown a number of health benefits for men with BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) who are looking to restore their prostate health. Cranberry is well-known for its ability to help prevent urinary tract infections as well as urinary symptoms, such as those associated with BPH. The unique phytonutrients that make cranberries effective in fighting…
Quercetin, a flavonoid found in red grapes, red wine, apples, berries, and tea, is a potent antioxidant that has a number of properties that make it a good candidate for managing various prostate health problems. These benefits have been noted for nearly two decades. Quercetin for prostate health In 1999, for example, researchers reported that…
If you have been looking for a way to boost your creative juices, you might want to try meditation. Researchers at Leiden University have published a report in Frontiers in Cognition noting the benefits of certain types of meditation in promoting creativity. For many years, both conventional and integrative physicians have been touting the stress…
It’s been a long day at work or the weekend has arrived, and you want to kick back, relax and have a few beers or a glass of wine. So what’s the verdict: is alcohol good or bad for prostate health? If you’re thinking to yourself, “Okay, you’re going to tell me to never drink…
Cranberry has a long history of relieving symptoms of urinary tract infections, and researchers believe they know why: the fruit contains phytonutrients called proanthocyanidins (PACs), and more specifically A-type PACs, which are not found in other berries. A-type PACs help prevent bacteria from attaching themselves to the walls of the urinary tract, which in turn…
Can men get breast cancer? Absolutely. In 2012, an estimated 2,190 new cases of breast cancer in men will be diagnosed in the United States, and about 410 men will die of the disease. While these numbers are significantly smaller than the numbers of women who develop and die of the disease, breast cancer in…
A screening test to check PSA levels is a commonly used tool in prostate cancer detection, although it is by no means conclusive. The use of this test remains controversial, with many researchers offering evidence that it is not an accurate predictor of prostate cancer. However, the test to check PSA levels may also be…
Is red meat harmful to your health? Worse yet, can red meat increase your risk of dying? In a unique study of more than 121,000 adults, investigators have reported that the more red meat you eat, the greater your risk of dying and of developing life-threatening diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. (Pan…
Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with increased risk of prostate cancer, but a recent study from Northwestern University published in Clinical Cancer Research looks more closely at the association between vitamin D and prostate biopsy outcomes. A prostate biopsy is the usual method by which a urologist measures the existence and severity of prostate cancer. Researchers…
If working out makes you feel younger, a new study suggests it’s no illusion – vigorous exercise can actually slow the aging process on a cellular level, turning back the clock nearly a decade. Researchers analyzed 6,000 adults based on their physical activity and biological markers of aging, Time.com reports. Most importantly, they used DNA…
Is green tea good for prostate health? Yes, green tea is definitely the beverage to put on your menu every day. Hot or cold, in a smoothie, or as a supplement, green tea’s antioxidants can greatly benefit prostate health. Those benefits include boosting the immune system, helping manage symptoms of prostatitis, fighting prostate cancer, reducing…
HGH therapy for men involves one of the most talked about supplements on the market today. Human growth hormone (HGH) is a substance that is associated with anti-aging claims as well as a debate about whether the potential benefits are worth the risks. Yet the anti-aging lure sends men and women in search of which…