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How To Improve Prostate Health With Diet And Exercise
A balanced diet and doing plenty of exercises have been shown to reduce the risk of prostate conditions like prostatitis and prostate enlargement. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland forming part of the male reproductive system. Its main purpose is to secrete fluid that carries sperm and semen. The prostate is located in the lower abdomen, near… Read more
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Bladder Stones And What You Need To Know
Bladder stones can be very painful. While they aren’t as common as kidney stones, they do occur. Here’s an overview of bladder stones. The bladder is a muscular sac in the pelvis, roughly the size of a pear when empty with a capacity somewhere between 400 and 500ml when full. It receives urine from the… Read more
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Keep Your Prostate Healthy With These 5 Diet Tips
Prostate health is essential for men, especially as they get older, and diet plays a big role here. Here are 5 easy diet tips to keep your prostate healthy. Taking measures to keep your prostate healthy is very important for warding off disease and chronic conditions, particularly as you get older. Prostate cancer, prostate enlargement… Read more
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4 Surefire Tips To Improve Testicular Health
There are a few things you can do to keep your testicles safe and in great shape. Let’s take a look! As with any other part of your body, your testicles are susceptible to injury, disease and a wide range of conditions. And as with your prostate, bladder and kidneys, being in tune with your… Read more
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All The Different Types of Prostate Surgery
Prostate surgery is a very effective treatment for many conditions. Here we take a look at prostatectomy, TURP, HoLEP and more. Prostate surgery is a very effective treatment for several conditions, the two most common being prostate cancer and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH – also known as enlarged prostate). In the case of cancer, these… Read more
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Pyelonephritis (Kidney Infections) and what you need to know
Pyelonephritis can cause a host of issues with the rest of the body. Here is a look at the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of kidney infections. Urinary tract infections usually affect the bladder. However, if left untreated, bacteria can make their way to the kidney, causing an infection. This is known as pyelonephritis and can… Read more
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Learn The Early Warning Signs Of Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer is among the most common cancers in both men and women. Here are 6 common early warning signs that you should be aware of to seek treatment early. Knowing how to read the common early warning signs of kidney cancer is very important to ensure you can seek treatment early. However, this isn’t… Read more
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Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome) And What You Need To Know
Interstitial cystitis, commonly referred to as painful bladder syndrome, is a urological chronic condition that causes pain and pressure in the bladder, and in some cases, severe pelvic pain. Interstitial Cystitis (IC) is a tricky condition. It’s long-term, the cause is unknown, and diagnosis can be difficult due to IC having similar symptoms to other… Read more
