What are the possible complications of prostate
cancer?
§Metastasis - the cancer
can spread to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or the lymphatic
system to other organs or bones. If the cancer spreads to the ureters, the
tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, there is a risk of
serious kidney problems.
If the cancer spreads to the bones, there may be pain and fractures.
Doctors say that when prostate cancer has spread to other parts of the body, it
can no longer be cured, but may possibly be controlled.
§Incontinence - the
prostate cancer itself, or treatments can cause urinary incontinence.
§Erectile
dysfunction - the prostate cancer or prostate cancer treatment can lead
to erectile dysfunction - the inability to
achieve a penile erection, or maintain one.
Cancer treatments, such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy, can seriously affect a cancer
patient's long term fertility, head researcher Dr Allan Pacey explained.
Dr Pacey said: "Trying to engage men with this subject is notoriously
difficult. For those of us who run sperm banks, many men store their sperm and
then do not contact us again, even though there are legal reasons to keep in
contact. Our research suggests that there is a need to educate men about the
benefits of attending follow-up fertility clinics and the long-term
consequences of non-attendance."
Will you be one of the more than 100 million Americans tuning into the
Super Bowl to watch the Patriots vs. the Seahawks? If so, beware of the blitz
on chips and dip, nachos, wings, pizza and beer. These football faves can quickly
pile on more than 3,500 calories (nearly two days’ worth).
Below are five of my winning penalty-free game day eats:
1. Veg Out: Skip the high calorie chips and
veg out! I always serve a large tray of veggies with healthy dips during the
game. Veggies pack a powerful nutritional punch in few calories. For instance,
a serving of baby carrots is just 35 calories compared to 150 calories in a
serving of regular potato chips. Plus veggies have fiber to keep you fuller
longer. Celery, tomatoes, broccoli, and peppers are ideal for your veggie
platter. If you do offer chips, look for bean-based crisps or pita chips that
have less saturated fat per serving.
2. Skinny Dip-it: Most cheesy, creamy dips are
high in calories and artery-clogging saturated fat. My go-to dip is hummus
because it’s made from beans and keeps sat fat low. Sabra Classic has just 35
calories and less than a gram of saturated fat per tablespoon. And if you’re
serving sandwiches, hummus is a great alternative to mayo.
3. Holy Guacamole!: Guacamole is
a game day must-have. This year, Americans will devour a record number of fresh
avocados—240 million—during Super Bowl week. From a nutritional standpoint –
there’s a lot to celebrate. Avocados are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and
antioxidants. A tablespoon of guacamole has about 30 calories, 2.5 grams of
fat, most of which is unsaturated. Try my favorite slimmed down guac
recipe.
4. Perfect Pizza: It won’t be game day without
pizza, but did you know that just 2 slices from some delivery chains can cost
you nearly 600 calories and over 10 grams of saturated fat? For my parties, I
always order thin crust (whole wheat, when available), and I ask for twice the
veggies and half of the cheese and meat toppings to slash sat fat.
5. Sip Smart: With just a couple of beers and a
few sodas, you’ve added over 500 calories to your game day without eating a
bite. Studies show that calories that we drink don’t leave us feeling full like
food does. Save most your calories for eating and sip smarter… swap out sports
drinks and full-calorie colas for lightly sweetened (or unsweetened) iced tea,
seltzer, or diet soda. If you drink alcohol, remember that you’ll be racking up
calories quickly. Regular beer has 150 and mixed drinks often pile on 300 or
more calories per drink. If I drink, I’ll have an ultra-light beer (some are as
low as 55 calories) or I’ll jazz up sparkling water with infusions of lemons,
limes or berries.
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What if things go wrong? What if they lose money? And what happens if their online
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If you’ve had
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to reduce the risk.
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Take it seriously: You should treat your online business as
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business and fall at the first post because they fail to do this.
Don’t expect overnight success: Although some people do achieve great
success within a relatively short time, they are usually the exception to the
rule. Understand that starting up an online business is no different to
starting any type of business – it takes time to grow.
Keep your day job: In the early days it is wise to keep
your day job, unless you have at least six months of cash to live on. That way
you’re not putting yourself under pressure to pay your personal expenses from
your business in the early days.
Choose a business that interests you: It’s amazing how many people launch an
online business that doesn’t interest or inspire them on any level, apart from
its money making potential. It’s much easier to motivate yourself if you’re
doing something you love.
Don’t bet the farm: Keep your start up expenses as low as
possible. Don’t spend money on things that won’t help you to produce your
product or service, or sell more of it.
Get rid of your debts: It’s a smart idea to reduce your
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Want to enjoy a tasty and fulfilling December, without all
the regret come January?
Here are 25 tips that will keep you on track this
holiday season.
Eat early. Don't skip breakfast, says Amy Jamieson-Petonic,
a registered dietitian. “Don’t let last night’s big meal keep you from having a
healthy breakfast today, and every day,” she says. If you don’t commit to
breakfast, you may spend the rest of the day overeating.
Graze. Eat small meals throughout the day. It helps you keep
your blood sugar and energy levels steady. You'll be less likely to feel moody
or stressed, and you’ll be less likely to overeat at parties. Also, if you
don’t arrive at the party with an empty stomach, alcohol won't hit you as hard.
Work out. Exercise keeps your metabolism going, helps you
digest and burn off calories, and can stabilize your mood.
Do a trade-off. “For every alcoholic drink you have during
the holidays, tell yourself you need to be physically active for 30 minutes to
burn it off,” says Jamieson-Petonic, who's also an exercise physiologist.
Stay hydrated. Choose water or low-calorie drinks. A handy
tip: “Twenty ounces of water 20 minutes before each meal keeps you hydrated
while reducing cravings and calories when you eat,” Jamieson-Petonic says.
Pack snacks. Heading to the airport? Make sure to bring some
healthy snacks, like trail mix, whole-grain crackers, or a peanut butter and
jelly sandwich.
Map it out. Road tripping? Plan ahead, so you can stop where
healthy food is available.
Ditch the comfy pants. Loose-fitting clothes make it easier
to overeat, Jamieson-Petonic says. Wear form-fitting garments that will let you
know you're overdoing it.
Lighten your drink. A wine spritzer is a festive way to keep
calories and alcohol content low. Or consider light beer or a mixed drink with
half a shot in it -- make sure the mixer is low- or no-cal.
Simply sip. Make that drink last all night by taking tiny
sips. You'll cut down on calories, and also keep a clear head all night.
Window shop. Buffet time? Cruise the food before digging in.
Think through what's offered, and pick only the things you really, truly want.
Veg out. Hit the crunchy vegetables. Hard. They'll fill you
up, making you less likely to overeat.
Go lean. Choose lean proteins: turkey (without the skin),
fish (skip the fatty sauce), and pork. They can fill you up and give you lots
of energy.
Embrace the season. Enjoy the festive holiday fare you can't
get any other time of year, like stuffing and pumpkin pie. Have those special
foods in small amounts, but avoid things you can get all year, like mashed
potatoes.
Give in. If a tiny portion of pie won't cut it, then eat a
full slice, just this once. But consider leaving the crust, which is filled
with saturated fat and calories.
Think small. Always use a small plate if there’s a choice.
That helps you keep portions modest.
Don’t crowd your plate. Play that game you used to play as a
kid -- don't let your food touch.
Do it yourself. Bring your own amazing, low-calorie dish. Make
your contribution something super-healthy and extremely tasty that you love. If
all the other offerings are too rich or fatty, you can rely on your own
cooking.
Step aside. When you’ve had your fill at the buffet table,
move away. The farther you are from the food, the less you'll try to get back
to it. If you have to stand in the same room with the food, keep your back to
it.
Have one bite. Eat all the desserts you want -- but just a
bite of each. That, Jamieson-Petonic says, is a way to not feel shortchanged --
but also not go overboard.
Choose fruit. Contribute to the party by bringing a big
fruit salad. The sugars in fruit can squelch your desire for other sweets.
Get chatty. Look for chances to catch up with friends and
family you haven't seen in a while, Jamieson-Petonic says. Focus on
conversation, and you’ll eat less.
Savor your food. Taking time to appreciate each bite can
help you eat less, Jamieson-Petonic says.
Take stock. When holiday food cravings hit, stop and ask
yourself, “Am I really hungry?” Just a few seconds might reveal that you’re
really just tired or sad, or feeling something else that's not hunger. A little
talk with yourself can spare you some unwanted calories.
Breathe and have fun. Remember that the holidays are about
spending time with relatives and friends. Take a deep breath, smile, and
connect
Experts describe the types of pain that require prompt
medical attention.
woman in a white coat
Whoever coined the term "necessary evil" might
have been thinking of pain. No one wants it, yet it's the body's way of getting
your attention when something is wrong. You're probably sufficiently in tune
with your body to know when the pain is just a bother, perhaps the result of
moving furniture a day or two before or eating that third enchilada. It's when
pain might signal something more serious that the internal dialogue begins:
"OK, this isn't something to fool around with."
"But I can't miss my meeting."
"And how many meetings will you miss if you land in the
hospital?"
"I'll give it one more day."
No. 1: Worst Headache
of Your Life
Get medical attention immediately. "If you have a cold,
it could be a sinus headache," says Sandra Fryhofer, MD, spokeswoman for
the American College of Physicians. "But you could have a brain hemorrhage
or brain tumor. With any pain, unless you're sure of what caused it, get it
checked out."
when someone says they have the worst headache of their
life, "what we learned in medical training was that was a classic sign of
a brain aneurysm. Go immediately to the ER."
No. 2: Pain or
Discomfort in the Chest, Throat, Jaw, Shoulder, Arm, or Abdomen
Chest pain could be pneumonia or a heart attack. But be
aware that heart conditions typically appear as discomfort, not pain.
"Don't wait for pain,". "Heart patients talk about pressure.
They'll clench their fist and put it over their chest or say it's like an
elephant sitting on their chest."
The discomfort associated with heart disease could also be
in the upper chest, throat, jaw, left shoulder or arm, or abdomen and might be
accompanied by nausea. "I'm not too much worried about the 18-year-old,
but if a person has unexplained, persistent discomfort and knows they're high
risk, they shouldn't wait," says Cohen. "Too often people delay
because they misinterpret it as [heartburn] or GI distress. Call 911 or get to
an emergency room or physician's office. If it turns out to be something else,
that's great."
He says intermittent discomfort should be taken seriously as
well. "There might be a pattern, such as discomfort related to excitement,
emotional upset, or exertion. For example, if you experience it when you're
gardening, but it goes away when you sit down, that's angina. It's usually
worse in cold or hot weather."
"A woman's discomfort signs can be more subtle,"
says Cohen, who is director of preventive cardiology at Saint Louis University
School of Medicine. "Heart disease can masquerade as GI symptoms, such as
bloating, GI distress, or discomfort in the abdomen. It's also associated with
feeling tired. The risk for heart disease increases dramatically after menopause.
It kills more women than men even though men are at higher risk at any age.
Women and their physicians need to be on their toes.
No. 3: Pain in Lower
Back or Between Shoulder Blades
"Most often it's arthritis," says Brangman, who is
professor and chief of geriatrics at SUNY Upstate Medical University in
Syracuse, N.Y. Other possibilities include a heart attack or abdominal
problems. "One danger is aortic dissection, which can appear as either a
nagging or sudden pain. People who are at risk have conditions that can change
the integrity of the vessel wall. These would include high blood pressure, a
history of circulation problems, smoking, and diabetes."
No. 4: Severe
Abdominal Pain
Still, have your appendix? Don't flirt with the possibility
of a rupture. Gallbladder and pancreas problems, stomach ulcers, and intestinal
blockages are some other possible causes of abdominal pain that need attention.
No 5: Calf Pain
One of the lesser-known dangers is deep vein thrombosis
(DVT), a blood clot that can occur in the leg's deep veins. It affects 2
million Americans a year, and it can be life-threatening. "The danger is
that a piece of the clot could break loose and cause pulmonary embolism[a clot
in the lungs], which could be fatal," says Fryhofer. Cancer, obesity,
immobility due to prolonged bed rest or long-distance travel, pregnancy, and
advanced age are among the risk factors.
"Sometimes there's just swelling without pain,"
says Brangman. "If you have swelling and pain in your calf muscles, see a
doctor immediately
No. 6: Burning Feet
or Legs
Nearly one-quarter of the 27 million Americans who have
diabetes are undiagnosed, according to the American Diabetes Association.
"In some people who don't know they have diabetes, peripheral neuropathy
could be one of the first signs," says Brangman. "It's a burning or
pins-and-needles sensation in the feet or legs that can indicate nerve
damage."
No 7: Vague,
Combined, or Medically Unexplained Pains
"Various painful, physical symptoms are common in
depression," says psychiatrist Thomas Wise, MD. "Patients will have
vague complaints of headaches, abdominal pain, or limb pain, sometimes in
combination."
Because the pain might be chronic and not terribly
debilitating, depressed people, their families, and healthcare professionals
might dismiss the symptoms. "Furthermore, the more depressed you are, the
more difficulty you have describing your feelings," says Wise, who is the
psychiatry department chairman at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, Va.
"All of this can lead the clinician astray."
Other symptoms must be present before a diagnosis of
depression can be made. "Get help when you've lost interest in activities,
you're unable to work or think effectively, and you can't get along with
people," he says. "And don't suffer silently when you're
hurting."
He adds there's more to depression than deterioration of the
quality of life. "It has to be treated aggressively before it causes
structural changes in the brain
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Actually,
snacking can be healthy, as long as you choose wisely.
"It
keeps blood sugar stable" and keeps you from getting too hungry between
meals, says Debra Waterhouse, RD, author of Outsmarting the Mother-Daughter
Food Trap.
"My
general rule is going no longer than four hours without eating something,
whether a meal or a snack," says dietitian Constance Brown-Riggs, RD.
Update: Try
cutting back slightly on meals so you can have one or two daily snacks between
100 and 200 calories. Good choices include nuts, fruit, yogurt, and vegetables
with dip.
2. Finish
everything on your plate.
"It's
fine to leave a little food," Brown-Riggs says. "Get in tune with
your body to know when you've had enough."
Update: As
you're eating, notice how you're feeling. Are you full? Are you eating just
because there is still food on your plate? Be particularly careful when you're
eating out -- the food is appealing, the plates are huge, and you may want to
eat it all because you paid for it. "If there are large portions, ask for
half now and have them box the other half," Brown-Riggs says.
3. Don't eat
before exercising -- you'll get a cramp.
You won't
want to go running immediately after dinner, but eating a little bit 30 to 60
minutes before exercising can help you maximize your workout.
You'll get
"a quick boost of energy that helps you optimize the exercise
session," says Natalie Digate Muth, MD, RD, author of "Eat Your
Vegetables!" and Other Mistakes Parents Make: Redefining How to Raise
Healthy Eaters.
Update:
Choose high-carbohydrate, low-fat, low-fiber snacks with moderate amounts of
protein in the 100- to 300-calorie range, such as a glass of chocolate milk, a
slice of toast with peanut butter, or a granola bar. Fruit is also fine,
although it won't have much protein (add a few nuts for that).
4. Hurry up!
Did your
parents rush your breakfast so you were on time for school? If you still eat in
a hurry, you might miss your body's cues that you're full.
"It
takes 20 minutes for the brain to register that you feel full,"
Brown-Riggs says. "If you eat too quickly, you can scarf down a lot of
food in a 20-minute period, and then you feel stuffed."
Update: Slow
down. Take mini-breaks by putting your food and utensils down between bites,
Brown-Riggs says.
5. You
deserve dessert today!
"We
never want to use food as a reward; it sends the wrong message,"
Brown-Riggs says. "The wires get crossed, and we no longer eat because
we're hungry; we eat because we were good and we deserve something."
Update: It's
great to reward yourself, but not with food. How about a movie, a manicure, or
time with friends? "Soon, you'll realize that you shouldn't just eat
because you think you deserve something,
