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Extra 4 Inches On Waistline May Be Risky

A new study suggests the chance of men developing prostate cancer increases with every inch to your waistline.

Scientists at Oxford University looked at around 140,000 men from 8 European countries over a period of 14 years.

They found every extra 4 inches on your waist raises your risk of fatal prostate cancer by 13%.

For example, men with a waist size of 37 inches had a 13% higher risk… Read More »

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Can Prostate Cancer Be Prevented?

While the exact cause and causes of prostate cancer are not known there are some things you can do that may lower your risk.

Studies suggest that men who get regular physical activity have a slightly lower risk of prostate cancer. There is some evidence that vigorous activity may have a greater effect, especially on the risk of developing advanced prostate cancer. If you are of African descent it may… Read More »

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Erectile Dysfunction – Can Save Your Life

If you can put aside male ego and take action — those failures in the bedroom or extra trips to bathroom at night might be early wakeup call that could save your life.

The inability to get and keep and erection suitable for sex* can be an early warning sign for heart disease, prostate cancer or other diseases of the prostate.

Men usually do not visit their doctor until something… Read More »

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Saw Palmetto – No Help For The Prostate

With the large numbers of people using nontraditional therapies, even finding out what doesn’t work can be valuable.

Researchers affiliated with the Osher Center at the University of California, San Francisco, completed a study that showed that saw palmetto did not improve benign prostate hyperplasia, a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.

Too many men pressed for time often turn to over the counter solutions instead of visiting their general… Read More »

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Why Men Hate Going To The Doctor

Fact … Women are three times more likely to see a doctor on a regular basis than men. Not only do women visit doctors more often, they are also comfortable sharing information with their medical providers and other women. Almost 90% of women know what to look for when it comes to detecting the warning signs of breast cancer. In sharp contrast, just 47% of men understand the dangers… Read More »

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Nutrition and Prostate Cancer

Differences in diet and lifestyle may account for the variability of prostate cancer rates in different countries. Good nutrition may reduce the incidence of prostate cancer and help reduce the risk of prostate cancer progression. There are many studies* currently being conducted to further understand how diet and prostate cancer are related.

It is generally agreed that improved nutrition reduces risk and usually improves overall quality of life. It’s estimated… Read More »

Green tea and prostate cancer

Green tea has its touted health benefits, but it could take on a more important role as a chemoprevention treatment. Researchers at the Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Florida studied for the first time how green tea benefits men over a one-year treatment period.

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide, according to the World Cancer Research Fund. Twenty percent of the world’s total green… Read More »

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