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Health Encyclopedia: The Effects Of Exercise On Cancer, Neurological Disorders And Other Health Conditions

Exercise's Effects on Other Conditions

Physical activity makes you healthier. It lowers your risk for cardiovascular disease and reduces bone loss. Physical activity also helps the body use calories more efficiently, which helps you eliminate body fat and lose weight. It also helps youmaintainweight loss by increasingyour metabolism andreducing your appetite.

Effect of Exercise on Cancer

A number of studies have indicated that regular exercise may reduce the risk of breast, prostate, and colon canc...

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Expert & Community Posts

Do I Need My Entire Prostate Treated?

By Marc Greenstein , Health Expert

...discussing my previous entry about cryoablation for prostate cancer. If you recall, I mediated... Read more »

Grow a Moustache and Fight Prostate Cancer

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

..."growing a moustache" to raise awareness and money for prostate cancer research. You know, we... Read more »

Incontinence in Men

By Jasmine Schmidt , Health Expert

...what incontinence means for men.September 18-23 was Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, so now’s... Read more »

Your annual physical: It's especially important if you have Herpes

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...family history or those with suspicious symptoms. Prostate cancer screening Here's another one... Read more »

Ask the Expert: Will Red Meat Give Me Breast Cancer?

By Kevin Knopf, MD , Health Expert

...increased risk of breast cancer as well as colon and prostate cancer – in people who eat red... Read more »

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Health Guide

Eating Disorders: Treatment for Anorexia

...facial hair), unfavorable effects on cholesterol, and a possible growth-stimulating effect on breast or prostate cancer. Read more »

Urinary Tract Infection: Diagnosis

...abdomen and areas around the kidneys for swelling and tenderness.With the exception of skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men in the United States. Early... Read more »

Breast Cancer: Lifestyle Changes

...that convert estrogen to a more benign form and may block steroid hormones that promote breast and prostate cancers. They are found in broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, collards,... Read more »

Kegel Exercises, Bladder Incontinence Training

...bladder. Studies indicate that such exercises are very effective, even for men recovering from surgery for prostate cancer.For incontinent patients who are in nursing rooms, regular reminders to... Read more »

Prostate Cancer: Resources

...Cancer Societywww.asco.org -- American Society of Clinical Oncologywww.prostatecancerfoundation.org -- Prostate Cancer Foundationwww.pcacoalition.org -- National Prostate Cancer... Read more »

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