Tag: inflammation

Melatonin is a hormone that contributes to the smooth functioning of our sleep-wake cycle. It is produced by the pineal gland, a very small structure in the center of the brain, and secreted into the blood. Production of melatonin is “switched off” by light coming into the eye and... keep reading

In one sense, the greatest cure for cancer is to keep it from happening in the first place. Your local drugstore may be the source of inexpensive products that help protect men against prostate cancer such as... keep reading

Fasting. The word conjures up medical practice (“You have to fast from midnight onward”), religious penitence, and weight loss. It means limiting or abstaining from food for a specified period of time. I want to present some information about intermittent fasting, a type of fast that is getting attention for its overall health benefits. keep reading

The title of a paper published in the Journal of Physiology got my attention: “Acute High Intensity Interval Exercise Reduces Colon Cancer Cell Growth”. Questions immediately popped into my mind... keep reading

“Slow and steady wins the race.” – From “The Hare and the Tortoise” by Aesop We often long for quick results, especially when it comes to health. Countless ads for supplements and exercise aids that promise “Fast Results!” draw hordes of consumers. Sadly, many buyers have found, to their great disappointment, that immediate gratification is keep reading

For this blog, I’m departing from my usual prostate cancer themes. This blog branches out more broadly on how infections may influence the development of cancer in general. We already know that cervical cancer is connected to the human papillomavirus, people with hepatitis B or C are more prone to liver cancer, and the human keep reading

How safe is your neighborhood? We assume that the residents in our area are reasonably normal. We don’t worry that a dangerous criminal lurks a few doors down. But on the infinitesimally small chance that a neighbor went berserk, what would you do? Probably you’d call 911 for police help. After all, we were taught keep reading

Let’s turn to the venerable Mayo Clinic’s suggestions on lowering your risk of getting prostate cancer (PCa). According to their web article, “Prostate cancer prevention: ways to lower your risk”: You might consider increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat each day by adding an additional serving of a fruit or vegetable to keep reading