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Prostate health is a topic of growing concern, and research is shedding light on the relationship between lifestyle choices and the risk of prostate cancer. Observational studies have unveiled intriguing connections that highlight the importance of making healthy choices to maintain optimal prostate health. Let's delve into the latest findings and recommendations for a well-rounded approach to prostate care. Insulin Resistance and Glucose Levels
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Want something light and refreshing for lunch on a stifling day? Or maybe just feeling too lazy to heat up the stove? Try this chilled tomato soup! Chock-full of raw vegetables, both whole and juiced, your body will thank you afterwards. Ingredients
2 jars organic tomatoes
1 cucumber, juiced
2 celery stalks, juiced
2 lemons, juiced
1 carrot, juiced
1 red pepper, juiced
1/4 cup *agave nectar
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper GARNISH:
1/4 cup watermelon, diced
1/4 cup cucumber, diced
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Higher adherence to a plant-based diet is associated with a lower risk for prostate cancer progression and recurrence, according to a study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary Cancers Symposium, held from Feb. 16 to 18 in San Francisco. Study lead author Vivian Liu and her team focused on men who already had prostate cancer and were at risk of the cancer growing or returning after treatment. The plant-based sub-study research began in 2004 and involved 2,038 ...

Over the past few years, only some research has focused specifically on men who are being treated for prostate cancer. Due to a growing number of prostate cancer survivors, there is a greater need for strategies to mitigate the adverse reactions to treatment that may negatively affect quality of life (QOL). Approximately 70% of prostate cancer survivors currently have overweight or obesity. In addition to treatments, lifestyle choices may predispose some survivors to cancer-related fatigue ...

Cleveland Clinic researchers have shown that diet-associated molecules in the gut are associated with aggressive prostate cancer, suggesting dietary interventions may help reduce risk. Findings from the study were published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. While more research will be necessary, the study’s lead author Nima Sharifi, MD, says findings from the team’s analysis of nearly 700 patients may have clinical implications for diagnosing and preventing le...

Not long ago, treating prostate cancer – and many diseases, for that matter – was seen as solely a doctor’s job. Today, it's well understood that patients can do a lot to prevent and manage disease – and often, that starts with nutrition. The focus has changed from, "Let’s treat this cancer" to, "Let’s treat the cancer in the person's context as a whole". This view is shared by Lorelei Mucci, an associate professor of epi...