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Your Prostate and Aging
The frequent need to relieve the bladder can have life-changing effects. Mike is 65 years old and his prostate is affecting his life. Social events are curtailed, no more family day-picnics, or chaperoning his grandkids on Halloween night as they go trick or treating. Most of his days he spends at home, tired during the day and wishing he could just get the rest he knows he needs. A gregarious man by nature, Mike has gradually taken to a life of seclusion. This kind of scenar
December 23, 2010
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Enlarging Your Knowledge of Prostate Health
Many men are reluctant to see a doctor for prostate health. This may be because they fear consequences of medication or surgery which may range from impotency to incontinence, or because they are ignorant about prostate health and the consequences aging may have on the prostate gland. However, the earlier you begin taking care of prostate health, the more patient-friendly approaches you will find for maintaining a healthy prostate and greater will be the possibility of enjoyi
September 23, 2010
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Lifestyle Changes and Prostate Health
Making a few, simple lifestyle changes can definitely help maintain optimal weight and avoid the kind of chronic health concerns that are attached to being overweight. But could these lifestyle changes also help to promote prostate health? According to some experts, men who choose to keep a healthy diet, watch their weight and engage in moderate physical exercise daily may have a better chance of averting poor prostate function.. Making lifestyle changes in your health could
September 23, 2010
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Help Your Man Enjoy Prostate Health
Growing old together could be the best years of your life. With more money at your disposal and more time on your hands, you could do things you only dreamed of in the early years of your life. But aging also raises the likelihood of age-related health concerns which could put a damper on your dreams. This is true for men as well as they approach their 40s and 50s. For many men, their primary health concern is prostate health. In fact, as far as statistics tell, itâs only a
September 23, 2010
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Should I Get Omega-3s from Flax or Fish?
Although flaxseed oil has several health benefits, are they just as effective as fish oil in providing omega-3 fatty acids to your diet? Many people take flaxseed oil capsules believing that these are meeting their nutritional needs for omega-3s. Can oil from flaxseed be just as good as fish oil? Here are few facts you should consider when choosing an omega-3 supplement. Types of Omega-3s There are 3 types of omega-3 fatty acids: Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) DocosaHexaenoic Aci
September 23, 2010
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Cocoa Tea â A Healthy Substitute for Coffee
Too much coffee consumption can have detrimental affects on health. Drinking three or more cups of coffee a day may lead to gastrointestinal upsets, changes in sleep patterns, insomnia, heart health concerns, and even caffeine-induced nervous jitters. Coffee can also reduce the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract. Thereâs another thing most people are unaware of when it comes to excess coffee consumption â the caffeine content in coffee restricts oxygen flow t
September 23, 2010
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Cocoa Tea vs. Candy
Chocolate has gained worldwide attention not only for its taste, but also for its antioxidant value and phyto-nutrient content. From promoting energy levels to supporting cardiovascular health, the list of possible health-promoting benefits associated with chocolate consumption is driving health-conscious people all over the world to include a bite of chocolate as a delicious daily contribution to their health-promoting regimen. In 2005, scientists linked the robust heart hea
September 23, 2010
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Help! My Prostate is Aging!
Men over 40 need to watch out! After puberty and adolescence the next major changes in the prostate gland occur after the age of 40. By the time a man reaches his 60s, changes in the prostate may trigger discomforts in urinary flow and functions affecting sleeping habits and intimacy. Statistics show that men who suffer from an aging prostate are not isolated cases. Prostate health is the number one concern in menâs healthcare with more than 50 percent of American men in th
February 3, 2010
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Does Your Prostate Supplement Actually Work?
Consumers rely on labels to tell them what's inside the product. But what if supplement labels are not accurate or misleading? How can you tell if you're actually getting a supplement that matches label specifications? In fact, unless a product has been tested by a third party lab, you can never be too sure about whatâs inside your supplement. Such was the case of 21 percent of the prostate supplements tested by Consumer Lab in 2009. Consumer Lab provides independent lab te
February 3, 2010
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Calling All Dieters to a Rich Chocolate Tea Experience!
Chocolate cravings are hard to resist. Let me correct myself - chocolate cravings are impossible to resist. So, let me guess. You made a new year's resolution, eagerly started your new diet on January 1 and now a month in, you've fallen off your diet resolution. If not, you're pretty much on the edge of losing it. You dream of peeling off the foil of your favorite chocolate bar and letting that luscious chocolaty goodness melt in your mouth. The mouth froths, the body quivers
February 3, 2010
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Calling All Dieters to a Red Superfood Contingency Plan!
Cheating on your diet already? Shame on you! We're a month into 2010 and many of you might have fallen off your diet resolution, and those of you who haven't are surely feeling deprived by now. Experts say it is the first few weeks of a diet that are the hardest since the body takes about 4 to 6 weeks to adjust to a new regimen, so hang in there! It is in the initial stages of your diet that the temptation to succumb is the greatest and discipline, at this stage, will play a
February 3, 2010
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You Are What You Eat: Today's Diet Compared to The Healthiest Times
Get this - our digestive system has undergone very little change over the past several thousand years, yet our diet has changed so rapidly that some think our stomachs are unable to keep pace with it. And therein lies the root of many modern-day nutrition and diet related issues. Just think about it - did our grandparents' daily diet include a double cheese burger with a large soda and fries thrown in for good measure? Did they drink cups after cups of coffee to bust stress?
January 13, 2010
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