Prostate Cancer Treatment and Heart Disease
By Carol L. Kornmehl, M.D., FACRO Many men with prostate cancer are treated with hormones that block the effects of testosterone, the primary male sex hormone. This is because many prostate cancers thrive on testosterone. By depriving them of testosterone, the prostate cancer cells “starve” and die. This treatment is called androgen suppression therapy. Usually, it is men with aggressive prostate cancer and those with prostate cancers that cause the prostate gland to enlarge who…
Read More...Cook Stress-Free, Nutritious Meals with Celebrity Chef Jon Ashton
Celebrity Chef Jon Ashton Will Add Flavor and Fun to Your Day! Learn how to Cook Stress-Free, Nutritious Meals! We lighten things up a bit! Tune in on Friday, August 10th from 5:30pm to 6:00pm EST. Celebrity Chef; Jon Ashton will add flavor and fun to your day! Jon will join Barbara Ficarra, Host/Producer of Health in 30™ to talk about his love for cooking and Jon will share his healthy recipes! “My name is…
Read More...Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Should be Diagnosed Early
By Marcia Harmon, CFIDS Association of America Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex illness that has long been misunderstood by the public and by health care professionals. In an effort to change that, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the CFIDS Association of America are currently leading a national public health campaign to educate Americans about chronic fatigue syndrome. “This is a disease that is very difficult to diagnose and very…
Read More...Do Vitamin Supplements Lower Cancer Risk?
By Carol L. Kornmehl, M.D, FACRO Fruits and vegetables are known to protect people against lung, oral, esophageal, stomach, and colon cancer. The data that supports this statement has been borne out by a number of studies. In fact, fruits and vegetables are the best source of vitamins and minerals, including antioxidants. These healthful compounds probably work best in combination. Because we don’t know which of the many compounds in these foods are most helpful,…
Read More...Improving the Physical Health of People with Bipolar Disorder with Gary S. Sachs, M.D.
Tune in on Friday, August 3rd from 5:30pm to 6:00pm EST. Gary S. Scahs, MD will join Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA, host/producer of Health in 30™ to talk about improving the physical health of people with bipolar disorder. Gary S. Sachs, MD, is Associate Professor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, and Director of the Bipolar Mood Disorder Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Sachs earned his medical degree at the University of Maryland School…
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