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According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer found in American men. One out of every nine men will receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer during his lifetime. A man who is otherwise in good health has an excellent chance of recovery if prostate cancer is diagnosed as localized (contained within the prostate) or regional (spread only to nearby structures or lymph nodes). But…
If you’re someone who looks forward to that first cup of coffee in the morning, especially if you haven’t slept well, there’s good news. And there’s bad news. Plenty of research shows the potential of coffee to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes (more about that in a minute). But if you stumble into the kitchen and slug that first cup of coffee before eating, new research shows that…
One of the reasons doctors focus so much on making sure we keep our hearts healthy is because heart disease becomes progressively harder to treat. Once you hit the point of heart failure, it’s impossible to reverse the damage already done to your heart. When a person develops heart failure, it means their heart muscle is no longer able to pump enough blood to meet the nutrition and oxygen needs…
Everyone knows that eating fish is good for you. They provide omega-3s that are both brain- and heart-healthy, as well as good fats and protein. And fish deliver vitamins and nutrients many of us don’t get enough of, like iodine and vitamin D. But before you put fish on the menu for dinner, there’s one thing you need to know… Depending on the type of fish you choose and how…
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has gained somewhat of a mixed reputation in recent years. It’s true that HRT is not a good idea for certain women, such as those who have had breast cancer or are at high risk of breast cancer. But experts do agree that most healthy, recently menopausal women can safely choose to use HRT to relieve symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, dry skin, sleeplessness,…
I saw a meme on social media recently with a quote from Dr. Mark Hyman. It said, “There is no such thing as junk food. There is junk. And there is food.” And while I’m inclined to agree with Dr. Hyman (he’s a pretty wise dude), my brain doesn’t always see it that way. In fact, the line between junk and food has become incredibly blurred in my life. I’ll…
One of the biggest issues for cancer survivors, who have undergone radiation treatment, is intestinal problems. From bloating and diarrhea to stomach pain, it seems it’s not enough to finally defeat cancer, the hits just keep coming. So once you’ve finished your cancer treatment, you get to live with the long-term side effects of it, poor intestinal health, and the gastrointestinal symptoms it causes. And up to now what has…
When you hear the words “immune system,” you probably think immediately of your body’s defense against seasonal maladies like cold and flu. A strong immune system is definitely an asset in protecting you from these and other invaders. But it turns out the immune system does a lot more than protect against microbes and infection. In fact, recent research has connected certain cells in the immune system with protecting our…
As someone who’s suffered from insomnia on and off for over a decade, I know how difficult it is to find safe solutions that help you get that deep, satisfying sleep that so many take for granted. I personally prefer not to take prescription sleep meds, but I’ve tried almost everything else… all the herbs, meditations, foods and other natural remedies that are supposed to knock you out cold. A…
If there’s one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that obesity and diabetes go hand in hand. Yup, the truth is that despite the prevalence of diabetes, it’s actually a very preventable disease. You know, let’s just say that one more time… Type 2 diabetes can be prevented. Why? Because losing weight and curbing the inflammation that comes with obesity also curbs insulin resistance. Losing weight is never easy, though,…