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  • Prostate Cancer Patients Upset Over Shortened Penises

    According to a new study from researchers from Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center (DF/BWCC), a small percentage of men treated for prostate cancer complained that their penis seemed shorter after treatment. Some of the men even complained that the predicament interfered with their intimate relationships and regretted their treatment option.

    The complaints were more common in men treated with radical prostatectomy (the surgical removal of the prostate) or hormone-blocking drugs combined with radiation therapy. No men who received radiation therapy alone complained of a shortened penis.

    The study, soon to be published in the journal Urology, is the first to link perceptions of a shorter penis to lowered life satisfaction, relationship problems, and regret about certain prostate cancer treatments. Researchers surveyed 948 doctors who had treated men for prostate cancer that had seen a recurrance. Overall, 2.63% of the men complained of smaller penises, while 3.73% of those who received surgery complained of a shortened penis.

    It seems that the men might not just be imagining things, either. Dr. Paul Nguyen, a radiation oncologist who led the study, stated that a smaller penis is a “well-known” side effect among doctors, but that “it’s almost never discussed with patients, so it can be very upsetting to some men when it occurs.”

    There were no direct measurements of penis size in the study, and the surveyed doctors did not ask patients about their penis size. The complaints were brought up by the patients themselves during conversations with their doctors. For this reason, the study’s authors suggest that the problem could be more widespread than the survey found. The study recommends that doctors discuss the possibility of a shortened penis with patients before treatment.

    “Patients can deal with almost any side effect if they have some inkling ahead of time that they may happen,” said Nguyen. “Prostate cancer is one of the few cancers where patients have a choice of therapies, and because of the range of possible side effects, it can be a tough choice. This study says that when penile shortening does occur, it really does affect patients and their quality of life. It’s something we should be discussing up front so that it will help reduce treatment regrets.”

  • Men’s Health Launches App for iPhone

    Men’s Health Magazine has just released an update for its app for iOS. The magazine has now adapted its app to iPhone, users can post articles to Twitter, issues have been optimized for the iPad’s retina display and a few bugs have been sorted out.

    Here’s a screenshot of the new update:

    men's health app

    Interestingly, Men’s Health is presently reporting some issues with the app – must have something to do with the aforementioned bugs. Users can go here, to file a report on any issues.

    Men’s Health published by Rodale Inc., and is the world’s largest men’s magazine brand, with 44 editions around the world. It generally covers fitness, nutrition, sexuality, lifestyle and other aspects of man-life and health. MensHealth.com averages 38 million page views a month. The page on iTunes describes the magazine as being not “just a magazine. It’s the solution – for every bit of chaos, confusion, or suffering that the world can inflict on the male of the species. Belly fat. Fatheaded bosses. Exercise plateaus. Exercise excuses. Her boredom. His boredom. The fast-food menu. The wine list. The Dow Jones Industrial Average. We give men the tools, strategies, and motivation to handle all of this and more.”

  • Harvard Red Meat Study Says Go Nuts!

    A new study conducted by The Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) shows that red meats kill you 20% faster than other proteins. Meat which is high in nitrates like hot dogs, lunch meat, and bacon have the worst effect. Substituting other sources of protein for these meats can significantly reduce your chances of chronic disease and prolong your life.

    So here is what you need to do, start substituting one serving of red meat per day with one of the following alternatives. Poultry is the best, it reduces mortality rates by as much as 12%. A second great source is legumes, or nuts, which can reduce risk by 10%. Surprisingly, the next best thing is fish, which reduces your risk by 7%. I thought this would be higher, as we have all heard about the benefits of fish oil.

    According to the Peanut Institute, peanuts are the most frequently consume legume in America. This is good news. Now don’t forget, peanuts are high in fat, so you’re not going to lose any inches on the waist line with these goodies, but it’s a healthier fat and peanut oil is really good for men in particular.

    Senior author on the study, Frank Hu, a professor of nutrition and epidemiology at HSPH commented on the research findings:

    “This study provides clear evidence that regular consumption of red meat, especially processed meat, contributes substantially to premature death.”

    “Choosing more healthful sources of protein in place of red meat can confer significant health benefits by reducing chronic disease morbidity and mortality.”

    So if you’re too busy to bring a healthy lunch, don’t stop for that cheap drive-thru burger, stock up on some tasty nuts and keep them in your car at your desk. You’ll be surprised how fast they will fill you up.

    So a quick recap if you want to live longer, substitute red meats for poultry, fish, and most easily nuts. American live fast-paced lives so peanuts are an easy substitution. This is a simple way to live healthier and longer. Go nuts!