Health Archive

"YOU HAVE PROSTATE CANCER"

Posted on 15 October 2012 , under Health

Day 1: “You Have Prostate Cancer” Well, its official as of this morning: I have prostate cancer. It’s a diagnosis I was acutely aware would be possible, though I did hope I’d be given the all clear this morning, two weeks after the biopsy and less than three weeks before my 44th birthday. My father, Peter, died of lung cancer on 19th October 1997 and

THE PROSTATE DIET

Posted on 15 October 2012 , under Health

The prostate, a golf-ball size gland located just below the bladder, can be the source of urinary problems, benign enlargement, inflammation (prostatitis) and cancer. Urinary tract infections, lifestyle habits and a high-fat diet may predispose you to some of these problems. The good news is that diet can help in maintaining good prostate health. The following nutrients are important for the Prostate: LYCOPENE: A recent study

WATCH YOUR LEVELS!

Posted on 13 August 2012 , under Health

You probably already know that some cholesterol is essential, but too much of it can put you at risk of circulation problems, even a heart attack or stroke. Your liver makes a lot of your body’s cholesterol, but what you eat also affects your cholesterol levels too. Many Irish men over the age of 50 have high cholesterol levels. There’s a genetic influence at

MAN'S GUIDE TO CONTRACEPTION!

Posted on 13 August 2012 , under Health

YOU’RE WHAT?!..... If you have been sent scurrying to this website after having to exclaim these words unexpectedly, then maybe this article comes a bit late for you! You are unlikely to be reading articles on a website called “dad.ie” unless you have at least a passing interest in the whole procreation game, but at some stage there comes a time to say “no more

OBESITY IN IRISH KIDS

Posted on 19 July 2012 , under Health

Infants are meant to be plump. They have special fat called Brown adipose tissue which is very metabolically active and essentially keeps a baby warm. Percentage body fat should start to decrease after the first 12 months. New guidelines suggest that a child should now be assessed for overweight/obesity at their 2nd birthday. Obesity is a complex issue. It is not a single entity,

MEN'S HEALTH WEEK

Posted on 08 June 2012 , under Health

Men in Ireland are often accused of being forgetful; especially when it comes to remembering significant dates such as birthdays and anniversaries. However, while this might sometimes be true, there’s a date that all men need to know about - as it could help to save their life! This date is Monday 11th - Sunday 17th June 2012, also known as International Men’s Health

START TAKING THE PSA!

Posted on 08 June 2012 , under Health

PROSTA-Check is a new, simple, home PSA blood test which helps men check their prostate health. The PSA blood test looks for the presence in the blood of a protein that is produced specifically by prostate cells, called Prostate Specific Antigen. PROSTA-Check tests for elevated levels of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), which can be an early indication of prostate cancer. Early cancer detection is critical

ASTHMA AWARE

Posted on 01 May 2012 , under Health

Asthma is a condition that affects the airways – the small tubes that carry the air in and out of the lungs. Children with asthma have airways that are extra sensitive to substances (or triggers) which irritate them. Common triggers include cold and flu, cigarette smoke, exercise and allergic responses to pollen, furry or feathery animals or house-dust mites. When the airways come into contact

MIND OVER MUSCLE

Posted on 23 April 2012 , under Health

If it’s your mission as an expectant dad to get fit for your new family then the first place you must start with is with your mind; after all your mind represents the conception in getting fit. Start with asking yourself: • What are your habits? • What do you do on a daily basis that is stopping you from achieving your goals? •

HALITOSIS WARNING!

Posted on 15 March 2012 , under Health

Bad breath, known medically as halitosis is embarrassing for many men. There are many varied causes of bad breath – gum disease & poor oral hygiene being the most common. Naturally it is important to brush regularly; however even regular brushing may not prevent gum disease. Gum disease is caused by a build up of plaque - a sticky bacteria that forms on the