Likely you have heard of an anti-inflammatory diet. But have you ever wondered what exactly an anti-inflammatory diet is and whether you should follow this way of eating? What is inflammation? Let’s start with the basics of defining inflammation. Simply put, inflammation is how your immune system responds to an irritant. For example, a splinter… Read more
A radical prostatectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a cancerous prostate gland to treat prostate cancer. Men who are candidates for a radical prostatectomy have a life expectancy greater than ten years and whose cancer is confined within the prostate. What happens after radical prostatectomy? There are three types of radical prostatectomy surgeries for… Read more
New research says that if you’re a man who loves coffee, you can feel good about pouring yourself another cup. This news is from a recent study that’s found an association between a genotype possibly revving up the body’s rate of metabolizing caffeine that may improve a man’s survival rates from prostate cancer. Prostate cancer… Read more
What is nocturia? Nocturia is a condition causing a person to wake up during the night to urinate, usually several times each night. Millions of Americans – more than fifty percent of men and women over 60 – have nocturia. Older people tend to sleep lightly with less time in deep sleep and are more… Read more
You’ve heard the mantra: Exercise for heart health, exercise for bone health, and even exercise for brain health. What about exercising for prostate health? Likely you have not been told to exercise for this inconspicuous gland tucked away deep within your groin. Yet, besides your heart, bones, and brain reaping the benefits from physical activity,… Read more
