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The Postpartum Female Athlete: How Sports Medicine Can Help You

Even though you are used to running marathons and you were very athletic throughout your entire pregnancy, you may have some lingering health questions after your baby is born. The postpartum female athlete faces many challenges, and you want to know how to face those challenges and still return to your pre-baby exercise routines. Consulting doctors who specialize in sports medicine can help you in the following ways. Returning to Sports and Nursing Read More 

Nutritional Supplementation As A Treatment For Prostate Cancer

While prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, traditional treatments including cancer drugs, radiation, and surgery can have unpleasant side effects. Consequently, some men seek alternative remedies as part of their cancer treatment. Although researchers continue to study the role nutrition plays in the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer, there are several key nutrients that hold promise. Lycopene According to the American Cancer Institute, laboratory research indicates that lycopene -- an antioxidant nutrient found in tomatoes -- may help lower the risk of prostate cancer. Read More