Quack, Quack....Duck is Good For You

For the folks out there that are not red meat eaters and are tired of chicken and turkey - here's some good news about duck.  A cupful of skinless duck contains 33 grams of protein and only 281 calories.  It contains more iron, zinc and copper than chicken or turkey (source:  Mens' Health Dec 2011).

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  It's Duck Season!  You can grill it, roast it, chop it, grind it and make every single dish with duck breast that you would with chicken or turkey.  If you're lucky enough to get a whole duck, then place it skinless on a rack in a pan with 1/3 water and roast it at 400 degrees farenheit.  Any fat will drip from the duck into the hot water bath.  It's delicious and nutritious!

Acupuncture For the Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatments

AAT (androgen ablation therapy) is a common procedure for prostate cancer patients.  Patients who receive this therapy can quite often experience the same type of hot flashes women have during menopause or during ovarian or breast cancer treatments.  Urology Magazine 2010, May 20, reported on a study carried out here in the United States that reported that 41% of participants receiving acupuncture during AAT experienced over a 50% reduction in hot flashes.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  If you or someone you know is experiencing hot flashes due to AAT, send them this blog and link and help make a difference in his life.
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PSA Test at Age 60 Can Help Predict Lifetime Prostate Cancer Risk

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has just published this article on PSA testing for men at the age of 60.  A simple blood test performed at age 60 can determine a man's risk of dying from prostate cancer within the next 25 years, according to a new study led by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center investigators. The study's findings suggest that regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening for prostate cancer should be focused on men who receive high readings from a PSA test performed at age 60 and that men with low readings can be spared further screening.



Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  I suggest ALL of you read this (both male and female) and pass this link on to every male that you know.
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