Friday, September 19, 2008

Prostate Cancer Awareness

Did you know that prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in the U.S., affecting one in six men!

According to the American Cancer Society, age is the strongest risk factor for prostate cancer.

In fact, more than 65 percent of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over age 65. Other important risk factors are family history and ethnicity. Prostate cancer occurs more often in African-American men than in men of other races. Talk to your doctor about your risk for prostate cancer.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Keep Your Muscles Mass

Did you know that between the ages of 20 and 80, the average person can lose up to 40 percent of their muscle mass?

Keep Your Muscles

Because muscles burn more calories per day than fat. Muscle loss and body fat gain appear to go hand-in-hand. To limit the amount of muscle mass lost as you age, make sure to include free weights and/or weight machines in your fitness program. Their use can slow muscle loss and even build additional muscle. It helps keep the softies away.