Next time you’re at the produce section of your favorite grocery store and are faced with a choice between seedless grapes and non-seedless, go for the seeds. Sure, those little seeds are annoying and most people just spit them out. But after you read this, you may want to rethink that.
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If You’re Being Treated for Prostate Cancer, Talk with Your Doctor About Bone Health
Coping with a diagnosis of prostate cancer is a full-time job in itself. And between testing, medical appointments, trying to make sense of all those fancy terms your doctor is throwing around, and exploring treatment options, you’ve got plenty to think about. But there’s one more thing you (or anyone you know who has prostate...Continue reading
Sharing Voices in Health Care Policy: LillyPad
Public policy is more than acronyms or rhetoric. Public policy shapes the direction of our country, specifically our health system. Decisions made on Capitol Hill directly impact individuals and the pharmaceutical industry alike. That’s why in 2010, my colleagues and I at Eli Lilly and Company launched LillyPad. We’re committed to engaging in a public...Continue reading
Have a Glass of Orange Juice, Lower Your Blood Pressure
A certain amount of pressure within the vessels of our body helps the blood reach all the necessary channels and feed the cells. Blood transports vitamins, mineral, water, oxygen, and food to all the nooks and crannies of the body. Each individual has a range in their blood pressure that is normal for them. Blood...Continue reading
Making The Best Use of Fiber Supplements
Like anything related to nutrition, the best way to get fiber is naturally from foods in your diet. Soluble fiber has been shown in studies to help lower cholesterol and control diabetes. Insoluble fiber helps the process of waste speed through the body to keep you regular. Thus, fiber-rich foods are the best way to...Continue reading
Dr. Lutz Speaks On Michigan Institute of Urology’s “Fight Like a Man for Men’s Health” Event
We would like to put the spotlight on Michigan Institute of Urology Men’s Health Foundation as they “Fight Like a Man for Men’s Health” on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Ford Field from 9AM – 4PM at the second annual Men’s Health Event 20XII. This free event will give men a better understanding of how...Continue reading
Quit Smoking: How to Lose the Addiction
When someone realizes that they need to stop smoking, and want to switch to an alternative such as electronic cigarettes or a patch, there is a process that everyone needs to learn about. The first thought that will go through a person’s mind is whether or not they believe they can do it, but really...Continue reading
Antioxidants May Increase Sperm Quality
We’ve talked a few times on this blog about how men’s sperm quality decreases with age–and their chances of fathering a child with schizophrenia and some genetic defects–increases (the risk is still extremely low, but it is elevated in older men). But there may be hope. According to Andrew J. Wyrobek, who lead a team...Continue reading
Weed Whacking: Smoking Dope May Increase Testicular Cancer Risk
Dudes, if you want to keep what’s in your pants from going up in smoke, think twice before sparking up a joint. Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in males ages 15-45. And the rates are on the rise. But if you’ve ever smoked marijuana, you’ve got more than double the risk...Continue reading
Redefining Masculinity: NFL Star Takes the Lead
When I hear the term “macho,” sports immediately come to mind, specifically football and the collection of modern day gladiators that play in college and the National Football League (NFL). These athletes have spent most of their lives honing their skills while simultaneously fortifying their bodies in preparation for physical distress, wear and tear. One...Continue reading