_ Regular Doc Visits Help Prevent Skin Cancer Deaths By article The risk of dying from, melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer is significantly reduced with regular doctor visits, according to a study done in Detroit at Henry Ford Hospital. The researchers believe that this is the first study to link melanoma mortality with routine health care use.
_ Inflammation Means Higher Risk for Prostate Cancer By Jane Farrell article Men who have chronic inflammation of prostate tissue appear to have nearly twice the risk of getting prostate cancer than do those with no inflammation, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins. The link between persistent inflammation and cancer was especially strong for men with aggressive cases of the disease.
Men's Health Vitamin E, Selenium Linked to Increased Prostate Cancer Risk By Jane Farrell article Selenium or Vitamin E can sharply increase the risk of prostate cancer, according to a new study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Taking Vitamin E can raise the chances of getting prostate cancer by as much as 63 percent in some men. Taking selenium can double the risk of getting a high-grade form of the same illness. The findings, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, are the latest to show that supplements don’t always have a positive effect.
Breast Cancer Running Trumps Walking for Breast Cancer Survival By article Previous studies have shown that breast cancer survivors who meet the current exercise recommendations of 2.5 hours of moderate intensity physical activity per week are at 25% lower risk for dying from breast cancer. Now research from the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and reported in the International Journal of Cancer suggests that exceeding the recommendations may provide greater protection, and that running may be better than walking.
_ Cancer Stats 2014: Fewer Deaths By article The annual cancer statistics report from the American Cancer Society show that the cancer death rate has been continuously declining for two decades, from a peak of 215.1 per 100,000 in 1991 to 171.8 per 100,000 in 2010. This 20 percent decline translates to the avoidance of approximately 1,340,400 cancer deaths, 952,700 among men and 387,700 among women, during this time period.
Breast Cancer Health Close-Up: Stage IV Breast Cancer By Jane Farrell article By Judy Kirkwood Editor's note: October is Breast Cancer Month. This article is ThirdAge's contribution to awareness about a form of breast cancer that is seldom discussed and is underfunded even though a third of patients have it. Read on for the courageous story of one of those patients and learn how easy it can be for you to help the cause.
_ 7 Colonoscopy Myths Debunked By Jane Farrell article By Digestive Health Team, Cleveland Clinic Everyone has reasons for not getting a colonoscopy. Often, itΓÇÖs based on misunderstandings ΓÇô both about the procedure and about colon cancer, says Carol A. Burke, MD, Director of the Center for Colon Polyp and Cancer Prevention in Cleveland ClinicΓÇÖs Digestive Disease Institute. People may not realize that colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers ΓÇô and that a colonoscopy is a short, mildly uncomfortable test that can save their life.
_ Skin Health Protect Your Skin When Gardening By Sondra Forsyth article Gardening provides many benefits but like any outdoor activity itΓÇÖs important to protect yourself from the sunΓÇÖs damaging rays. ┬á … Read More→
_ Medical Procedures Public Service Screening Messages Don't Tell the Whole Story About An Illness By Jane Farrell article The public service messages we see about getting screened for illness are very effective ΓÇô maybe too much so for … Read More→
_ Aging Well Are You Aging Quickly or Slowly? Tests Would Yield Varying Results By Sondra Forsyth article Whether it’s an on-line quiz, a $300 chromosome test or an $800 blood panel, a lot of people seem to … Read More→
_ Melanoma Study: Most melanomas donΓÇÖt arise from existing moles By Jane Farrell article From the American Academy of Dermatology, some smart advice about sunscreen year round ΓÇô and why itΓÇÖs crucial not to … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Looking to Get Healthy? DonΓÇÖt Overlook Trace Minerals By Sondra Forsyth article By Franz Gliederer, MD, MPH and Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD (Proactive Health Labs)┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á Like vitamins, minerals are nutrients you get from … Read More→
_ Aging Well 7 Ways to Maintain a Young-Looking Face By Sondra Forsyth article Plenty of people want to look as youthful as possible for as long as possible. Here, from these experts, are … Read More→
_ Healthy Grilling Techniques By Jane Farrell article Millions of Americans love to grill ΓÇô and yet the popular practice can be deeply unhealthy. As the barbecue season … Read More→
_ Perimenopause, Menopause, and Post-Menopause Testing By Sondra Forsyth blog Do you think you might be beginning your menopausal journey? Time to find a good menopause specialist! ┬áI canΓÇÖt stress […]
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Harmful Chemicals in Fast Food Packaging Can Leach into Food By Sondra Forsyth article Here is yet another reason to resist the temptation to indulge in fast food. The greaseproof packaging holding your burger … Read More→
_ Skin Health Are You Using Sunscreen Correctly? By Sondra Forsyth article How well do you understand sunscreen? For many consumers, the answer is not so well. According to a 2016 American … Read More→
Men's Health Viagra DoesnΓÇÖt Cause Melanoma By article A rigorous analysis of more than 20,000 medical records concludes that erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra are not a … Read More→