Prostate Cancer - Facts and Figures!

In keeping with National Prostate Cancer month in the USA I thought is prudent to feature this revealing article by a man whose knowledge and opinion I deeply respect.
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clipped from www.amedd.army.mil Men, how long has it been since you have had a physical or any type of preventive medical examination? Despite all of the advances in medical science, the simple fact remains that women outlive men on average by seven years. Preventive health behavior is critical in the detection and treatment of health problems affecting men. This article will discuss the prostate, a walnut-sized gland located around the urethra at the base of the bladder. Around age 30, the prostate begins a slow change, causing it to enlarge. Men are generally unaware of this gradual change, unless the enlargement causes the prostate to press on the urethra or bladder, causing a change in urination. Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate and is most common in men between the ages of 20 and 50. It generally causes pelvic pain, lower-back pain, discomfort during urination and possibly blood in the urine. Again, if you have any of these symptoms, see your healthcare provider for an assessment.

Baby Boomers Retirement Not As Affordable As Once Thought!

The question is if you have to work to support yourself after retirement, is it going to be on your terms or will it be just another job?

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clipped from www.forbes.com PersonalFinance: Retirement strategy for Gen X WASHINGTON(Reuters) - Putting hard-earned money into a 401(k) account may seem ridiculous to a young person who's barely scraping in enough cash to pay for groceries and the cell phone bill. Maybe that's why a new generation of workers are skimping on their retirement plans. Fewer than half of Generation Y workers, ages 21 to 32, are making contributions or even aiming to do so, according to a new study from Fidelity Investments. They are, instead, worried about paying off student loans and simply making ends meet. As a result, they contribute less than they should to their retirement plans and are making poor decisions about how to invest the money. Sometimes ignoring the 401(k) makes sense: Companies that offer weak plans or don't match employee contributions shouldn't expect to see big participation rates from their workers. But even 22 year olds should have some retirement savings strategy.

Stressed Breathe, smile and be positive!

Stress is any factor that threatens the body’s health, such as injury, worry, disease or toxic chemicals.
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clipped from www.bradenton.com "O nce the face tightens up, the rest of the body will follow." This statement was made by a television narrator during the Olympics. He was describing Michael Phelps' relaxed swimming style as he raced toward his 10th career gold medal. The statement got my attention. First our stress shows in our faces and then it creeps throughout our bodies. The statement reminded me of the many stress management workshops I have given over the years. I have studied stress, experienced too much of it, and wished the world was distress free. What I know is that stress is truly a killer when it gets out of hand. Yes, we see stress on people's faces. Just walk any mall and you will see how stressed we are. If it is on the face, we know it is everywhere in the body. It is an ancient response we call flight or fight. But you know what? Most of our stress begins right between the ears. Maybe that is why it shows up on the face first.

Healing Herbs...

All of the dieting and workouts in the world will not be enough to bring your body to its most ideal state if your internal chemistry is out of balance. Herbal supplements such as Stemulite can complement your regular fitness plan by helping your body ready itself for the efficient, effective, burning of excess fat.
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clipped from www.webhealthinsurancepad.com Millions of men and women struggle with excess fat around the abdomen, especially those with an 'apple' shape who tend to gain weight around the stomach very easily. A steady workout routine and healthy diet can help reduce body fat overall, but this cannot target the key trouble areas - the love handles, abdominals and lower stomach - that can reduce the appearance of a streamlined silhouette. Dietary supplements such as Stemulite can make the weight loss process easier, and excess weight around the waistline has the potential to finally be burned off with a healthy diet and exercise routine. What's in Stemulite? By bringing your metabolism, hormones, and blood sugar levels to a more ideal equilibrium, Stemulite encourages the development of lean, toned muscle, and this, in turn, may assist you in long-term weight loss. Here are some of the components in Stemulite that help to facilitate this process.

Heart Attack Linked to Bad Cholesterol?

High cholesterol can be defined as an excessive amount of saturated fat (fats from animals, dairy and also manufactured by the human body) present in your blood.
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clipped from yourheartyourlife.com Studies have shown that indeed, high levels of cholesterol lead to a heart disease. On a safe level, cholesterol is important for organs such as liver to function properly. It is a fat-like substance which also helps to maintain the cellular structures on the body and is highly capable of transmitting the nerve impulses. It is vital to remember there cholesterol is only useful when there is an exact level of it and too much, causes problems. Lipoproteins - a medical term for tiny clumps of fat and protein- travels around the body. There are two kinds of Lipoproteins, HDL (the good cholesterol) and LDL (the bad cholesterol). The LDL is the one that carries cholesterol where it is needed, and the HDL is the one that carries leftover cholesterol back to the liver. Thus shows that cholesterol and heart disease are linked together. To prevent all of this, people are advised to lower their cholesterol level. This is easily done by taking up a healthy diet and maintains a healthy weight.

What Is Stress Management And Why Is It Necessary?

Stress relief should form an important part of your daily lifestyle.

Stress can trigger symptoms, increase their severity or frequency, and lengthen the time you suffer with them.

Stress can also compromise recovery.

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clipped from www.spiritedboutique.com Stress Management is the ability to maintain control when situations, people, and events make excessive demands.  Stress management is a collection of skills, tools, and techniques that help you reduce, manage, and even counteract the negative side-effects of stress.   The art of stress management is to keep you at a level of stimulation that is healthy and enjoyable and to bring your mind and body back into balance.   Stress is a word for emotional strain — the anxiety, sadness, anger and frustration that come with everyday life. If you are under a lot of stress for a prolonged period of time, but do not feel stressed, eventually it may catch up with you and cause more serious symptoms, such as; stomach ulcers, heart problems, allergies, skin disorders, migraine. Stress can also cause more serious illnesses such as; arthritis, cancer, diabetes, depression.

Don't Bunk Your Prostate Exam.

Prostate cancer is preventable, one exam you should not bunk!

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clipped from www.cancerpage.com NEW YORK JUL 08, 2008 (Reuters Health) - Significant changes in muscle, fat and bone mass occur in the months after maximal androgen blockade for prostate cancer, according to a report in the July issue of BJU International. "We weren't surprised at the changes per se," Dr. Nigel A. Spry from the University of Western Australia, Crawley, told Reuters Health. "However, the relative sparing of muscle in the leg supported one of our hypotheses, that exercise, even in the testosterone-depleted male, could reduce the negative consequences of androgen suppression." Dr. Spry and colleagues examined alterations in whole-body and regional bone, lean, and fat mass in 72 men receiving intermittent androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. Whole-body lean mass and bone mass decreased significantly after treatment, the researchers report, whereas fat mass increased. Resistance training, they suggest, might be a good way to preserve body composition