Pomegranates contain chemicals, such as antioxidants, that may offer protection from prostate cancer and heart disease, but further research is needed before any conclusions can be made.
I am 57 years old, and my health is excellent. At my last check-up, my doctor said that my cholesterol was too high. Please tell me what you think of these results: cholesterol 243, LDL cholesterol 162, HDL cholesterol 68, and triglycerides 86.
DHEA, a steroid hormone, has been promoted as a supplement that can help men lose weight, protect against heart disease, and improve memory. But none of these assertions has been proven.
High-dose radiation treatments for prostate cancer may be more effective than other methods at treating the disease without damaging neighboring tissues, but follow-up studies will be needed to determine if survival rates improve.
The complex relationship between cholesterol and the brain affects many areas, including possible connections to depression, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease.
I love to work out, but I just read that exercise would produce free radicals in my body. Am I doing more harm than good by going to the gym?
Some studies have linked higher levels of the mineral selenium with a lower risk of prostate cancer, but no definite conclusions can be made until further research is complete.
The category of prehypertension was established to serve as a warning. Those whose blood pressure reading falls in it should work to lower their pressure through diet, exercise, and weight control, though in some cases medication may be prescribed.
A urologist diagnosed prostate cancer, and I decided to have my prostate removed. I’ve done fine, except that I have to urinate two or three times every night, just as before. I thought prostate operations were supposed to help this. What went wrong?
A British study suggests a link between increased stress and a rise in cholesterol level, and a follow-up several years later showed the trend continued over time.