Category: Men’s Health

Once upon a time—on November 15, 2018 to be exact—we posted a blog on the benefits of fish oil for prostate and overall health. Our health-conscious patients are generally aware that fish oil and many other dietary supplements offer advantages for the whole body as well as the humble prostate gland. Occasionally, though, a patient keep reading

When I came across a report about a new study connecting antibiotic use with risk of colon cancer, I knew it was worth sharing. Here’s the backstory: In April 2021, Akimoto et al. published an article entitled “Rising Incidence of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer – A Call to Action.”[i] They wrote: The incidence of early-onset colorectal keep reading

“I am so stressed out!” How many times have you heard friends, family members, co-workers, even strangers make this sad statement? In fact, how often have you found yourself realizing that it’s getting harder to cope with increasing responsibilities or relentless demands for your time and attention? Whether or not you realize it, you may keep reading

Once a dominant narrative has been established, it can be exceedingly difficult to return to an objective stance where the evidence again becomes paramount.[i] According to Dr. Abraham Morgantaler, the author of the above quote, for men with low testosterone blood levels (testosterone deficiency or TD), testosterone therapy is “simply good medicine.” Morgentaler is well keep reading

When it comes to prostate cancer, a growing body of research continues to identify preventive and therapeutic nutrients in fruits. These compounds are referred to a phytonutrients or phytochemicals (“phyto” means plant). Apples have high concentrations of two types of phytonutrients that... keep reading

The scary data tells it all. To judge by the statistics, the U.S. is a nation of fat, sick people. Take, for example, these numbers from the Centers for Disease Control: In less than a 10-year period (2000 to 2018) the prevalence of obesity increased from 30.5% to 42.4%. This means over 1/3 of persons keep reading

For consumers of healthcare products, sales of deer antler velvet products are alive and well in the marketplace. Supplements in the form of pills, capsules, liquids and sprays are available, and touted as improving general wellness and athletic performance. keep reading

The search for a Fountain of youth was pointless. Today, if you’re looking for a Diet of Youth, don’t look for it in red meat. In fact, don’t look at any meat—or any animal products at all, including dairy and eggs. At least, that’s the message in “The Game Changers,” a recent film that has keep reading

Is there any doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a depressing hardship? First, there’s the illness itself, which can be severe enough to cause death. For those who develop the disease and survive, we’re just beginning to understand longer term side effects that can involve the lungs, heart, joints and muscles, and even the keep reading

PLEASE NOTE: Recruitment for this study has closed and the study has concluded.   In keeping with our mission to serve men with prostate cancer, the Sperling Prostate Center (Delray Beach, FL) is assisting in a clinical research study to help develop a next-generation blood test to detect prostate cancer. This study is sponsored by keep reading