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Once the surgery was over it was a matter of getting ready to leave the hospital. All the literature mentioned staying in the hospital for three to four days after the surgery; therefore, it was a pleasant surprise to be cut out the next day at...

A normal male will think that the digital exam is unpleasant however, it is a piece of cake compared to the biopsy procedure. Even though the biopsies don't hurt it is still an uncomfortable feeling. Prostate biopsies[1] “Actually the procedure's...

Since we have already mentioned the fact that cardiovascular exercise is an important element of health and that walking contributes to this part, it is time now to address strength training. Strength training is an equal partner with cardiovascular...

Thanksgiving officially started the six-week overeating season. Since the lack of exercise and over indulgence with food and drink leads to obesity, which is rampant in this nation, is there really a need to pig out for the rest of the year to...

If you're fortunate enough to have a good support system or even better, a super wife like mine, she will quickly set you straight by telling you exactly what the doctor said; that the numbers are up a little bit and he wants to look at a little bit...

It starts out innocently enough with the annual physical exam[1]. You enter the doctor's office thinking that this is going to be a normal exam consisting of drawing blood for the blood profile work up, listening to the heart and taking multiple...

Radiation therapy Radiation therapy uses high-powered x-rays or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy works best to treat prostate cancer that has not spread outside of the prostate. It may also be used after surgery, if there is...

Treatment options (Adapted from the National Library of Medicine)* Surgery Surgery (radical prostatectomy) is considered the gold standard treatment for localized prostate cancer. There are four main types of radical prostatectomy surgery. These...

The different stages of prostate cancer In determining the stage of the cancer, it is important for your doctor to know how much the cancer has grown and if it has spread to other parts the body. The more advanced the cancer is, the higher the stage...

The cause of prostate cancer Malignant cancer can invade and destroy nearby cells as it spreads to different parts of the body through the blood vessels and in the lymph channels. Cancers are always named after the body part where the cancer...

As this article develops it may not be suitable for young readers, therefore parental discretion is advised. Statistical data examined by the United States National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health indicates that cancer of...

In July 2011, a poster presentation[1] presented at the annual meeting of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine by doctors from the Shelburne Knee Center in Indianapolis, Indiana[2] lead to the conclusion that a lack of ROM was a...

In July 2011, a poster presentation presented at the annual meeting of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine by doctors from the Shelburne Knee Center in Indianapolis, Indiana lead to the conclusion that a lack of range of motion was a...

Our bodies were built to move gracefully and efficiently throughout our lives. Preserving this ability requires daily effort. In this particular instance, it does not require much time, space or equipment. Effortless movement relies on a normal...

If you are overweight, then daily walking may not dramatically decrease your blood pressure. The healthy benefits that walking has on the blood vessels of a normal weight person may be lost on the overweight individual. In general terms this means th...

Many people find a direct association between a lack of sleep with being irritable and tired and having difficulty focusing on tasks. It has even been shown that there is a delayed reaction time with being sleepy. This can make you dangerous when...

Virtually any exercise that challenges your muscles, such as lifting weights, or using elastic materials such as tubes and bands, outdoor work, including gardening, mowing the lawn, raking, lifting rocks and moving soil around your yard are all...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a list of recommendations for how much activity your cardiovascular and muscular systems need to stay healthy. These guidelines apply to anyone up to age sixty-four. Obviously, any activity is...

If you eat junk food you get a junk body!~Lamar Gant~ Stretching definitely has a place in an exercise program; however, static stretching before doing either cardio or resistance training is counterproductive and may even lead to injury. It is the p...

“Before you begin a thing, remind yourself that difficulties and delays quite impossible to foresee are ahead... You can only see one thing clearly, and that is your goal. Form a mental vision of that and cling to it through thick and thin.” -- K...

“The starting point of all achievement is desire. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desires bring weak results, just as a small fire makes a small amount of heat.” -- Napoleon Hill, author Many people equate physical fitness with being able to...

“Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire, and begin at once, whether you're ready or not, to put it into action.” -- Napoleon Hill, motivational expert Losing weight, in the simplest of terms, means using up more calories than you...

Virtually any exercise that challenges your muscles, including lifting weights, or using elastic materials such as tubes and bands, outdoor work, such as gardening, mowing the lawn, raking, lifting rocks and moving soil around your yard are all...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a list of recommendations for how much activity or cardiovascular system needs to stay healthy. These guidelines apply to anyone up to age sixty-four. Obviously, any activity is better than none....

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a list of recommendations for how much activity or cardiovascular system needs to stay healthy. These guidelines apply to anyone up to age sixty-four. Obviously, any activity is better than none....

An excerpt from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that regular pop drinkers had a higher risk of developing type II diabetes. The same comparison between diet pop drinkers, coffee drinkers and diabetes to did not show an increased...

Researchers have found that exercise can have just the opposite impact on eating that you would expect. In one study, a two-selected groups of people watched ads for washers, dryers, and other household items just before a meal. The second group,...

Unless you have been living in an Afghanistan cave since the 1964 U.S. Surgeons Generals report on the ill effects of smoking, you must know the smoking habit is a killer. Now more information is coming to light as to the effects of smoking tobacco...

A study published a few years back found that women who exercised on a regular basis were less likely to develop urinary incontinence. Researchers tracked the exercise habits of over 30,000 women and then reported the outcomes in Obstetrics and Gynec...

The body mass index (BMI) was designed to help quickly determine whether a person was at risk for complications due to an excess fat leading to obesity. In this respect, it is a fast easy to use tool to use. Nevertheless, the mirror and the old...

The calories in the liquids we drink in the US account for approximately one fifth of all the calories consumed. Most of these calories come from sweet pops and fruity flavored drinks masquerading as fruit juice. Nutrition experts have ranked the...

In the gym, you will frequently hear a strength coach talk about the mind body connection. This is especially true when discussing bar speed. “Think speed” is a common phrase in my gym because more speed on the bar translates to greater power...

Eating and drinking a healthy diet provides your brain with the necessary nutrients known to be beneficial to your brain health. Foods rich in antioxidants, i.e. the brightly colored fruits and vegetables, foods with omega-3 fatty acids and...

Exercise is a way of life for many people; they stay active longer into their lives while remaining mentally and physically sharper than their non-exercising friends. An active lifestyle requires a firm dedication to living a healthy life through...

The concise answer to this question is an unequivocal[1] NO! Our bodies are all made up of the same muscles, ligaments and tendons, and it doesn't matter if you are young or old. The difference comes in the amount of muscle mass, the suppleness and...

A number of factors contribute to patellofemoral pain, two of the most common are muscle weakness, tight muscles and tissues in the leg. Each one plays a part in causing the pain. Building up the strength of the muscles that surround the knee is a...

Do you sometimes experience pain in and around your knees after sitting for a while and then standing up? If so, then you aren't alone. This is commonly referred to as patellofemoral pain. The knee joint consists of four bones, all held together by...

Protein is one of the major nutrients along with carbohydrates and fat. It is a vital ingredient to building a healthy body and mind. Recalling the previous article, too much protein, the recommendations for protein varied depending on the person's...

The benefits of exercise far outweigh the time spent working out. Just a few of the reasons to exercise, include stronger bones and better mental health. Improved bone density Osteoporosis, a disease where the bones become fragile and fracture...

The benefits of regular exercise are well known in today's society. It has been consistently demonstrated that it leads to a healthier more productive life. Being active lowers your risk of developing heart disease, adult onset diabetes, sometimes...

Typically, your pain will gradually subside over time with the proper treatment. If this does not happen then a revisit with your doctor is in order just as it would be if the pain changes in character. For instance if your pain moves up the scale...

Pain is your body telling you something is not right. Maybe it's simply a little ache that quickly goes away, but what if it is excruciating. Some pain signs are serious red flags that need to prompt attention by a medical professional. Carefully...

The older we get the more set in our ways we become and maintaining the same old attitude while driving is no different in this respect. There comes a time in life when our driving habits begin to get in the way of good driving. The question arises,...

As we age, things that were once so easy to do may become challenging and when the older person drives, the last thing they need is a driving challenge. Poor eyesight makes it harder to judge distances; this makes it easier to tailgate. One of the...

Driving a two-ton vehicle down the road carries tremendous responsibilities with it. The inexperienced younger driver may believe they are the best on the road and the older one may think that due to their many years behind the wheel they know it all...

According to the Mayo Clinic, there are nondrug approaches to relieving the pain associated with arthritis. Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories have been found to help with pain management in some people. These products and the...

Strong ankles help reduce the risk of falling and suffering a broken bone or a twisted ankle. The extra strength means you will be able to react to an off balance situation and recover without injury. In the previous paragraphs, several ankle specifi...

Are you conscious of every step you take because in the past you've suffered a twisted ankle and are fearful that it may reoccur? If you have had a recent serious ankle injury then more than likely you've been to the doctor. Because of that visit,...

Engaging daily in a regular physical activity will make a positive difference in your overall health status. Being active strengthens the skeletal bones, muscles and your ability to maintain a healthy weight. Additionally your mind tends to remain sh...

Some people just naturally seem to be able to stay active every single day with their exercise program. For these folks it's a daily part of their routine and if they miss a day, they feel terrible for doing so. For reasons unknown, others don't...