Prostate cancer awareness and prevention should begin when men are boys. That’s why men and their families should embrace Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day Saturday, May 19. The inaugural event is “to inspire, educate, and empower people everywhere to stand up for real food. The weekend of events will bring together an international community of foodies, chefs, parents,...Continue reading
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Men in the Kitchen: Don’t Skimp on Safe Food Handling
Most adults have cooked their entire lives and know their way around the kitchen. However, some men are new to the kitchen and are finding it a necessity to pitch in with the cooking. You may even be enjoying yourself and wondering why you didn’t join in the food preparation a long time ago! I...Continue reading
Fight Prostate Cancer With Meatless Monday
I’ve always been a meat and potatoes guy. Growing up, I never ate salads or vegetables with my meals. I just ate burgers, tacos and roast, always with a side of mashed potatoes, French fries or mac and cheese. And I kept doing that as an adult — until I was diagnosed with prostate cancer...Continue reading
Men and Body Image: Guys Lose 2x the Weight in All-Male Groups Than in Co-ed Ones
It’s long been acknowledged that overweight women prefer to exercise and attend weight-management classes with other women. Surprisingly, it turns out that men may have the same body-image issues. Research presented at the recent European Congress on Obesity in Lyon, France, found that men enrolled in a 12-week, all-male weight loss class drooped an average...Continue reading
Beehive Extract Might Arrest Prostate Cancer
Researchers are continually looking for ways to cure and/or treat prostate and other cancers. And it seems that answers keep cropping up in unexpected places. One of the most unexpected recent discoveries is that bees might actually play a key role in slowing prostate cancer. It’s all about caffeic acid phenethyl ester, or CAPE, a...Continue reading
Coffee with Sam: An Interview with Cal Orey, Author of Five Books on Healing Powers of Food
I recently had the opportunity to have a virtual cup of coffee and chat with Cal Orey. Author of five books about the healing powers of food, she is inspired by Mother Nature, health, relationships, and animals. What kinds of foods can heal you? I have no idea, you will have to read what Cal...Continue reading
Fight Cancer With Facebook
How do you value Facebook? For my part, it’s helping me get through cancer. And for me, that’s invaluable. Connecting with patients, caregivers, doctors and advocates from across the world, I’ve received support and knowledge, discovered more options and have become an advocate. It can benefit you too! In the winter of 2010, I was...Continue reading
Women With Melanoma Have a 30% Higher Survival Rate And Lower Recurrence Than Men
In a study published in the current edition of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers found that among people with melanoma—one of the deadliest cancers—women have significantly higher survival rates as well as far lower rates of metastasis (spreading to other organs) and recurrence than men. According to Dr. Vernon Sondak, chair of the department...Continue reading
Prostate Cancer Prevention Begins When Men Are Boys
America’s number one “male cancer,” prostate cancer, is widely considered an old man’s concern. It’s not. We’re learning more and more about how diet and lifestyle impact males’ chances of getting cancer starting at an early age. The men of tomorrow must be made aware of prostate cancer, be armed with knowledge and be encouraged...Continue reading
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