Answers

What causes generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

You may wonder why you are anxious. Is it something that you have done (or not done)? Are you... Full Answer

05/21/6439

How should I practice controlled breathing?

When you are anxious, you tend to breathe shallowly, using your upper chest muscles. Your... Full Answer

05/21/6340

How should I do progressive muscle relaxation?

Progressive muscle relaxation is a simple, easy-to-learn technique that will help increase your... Full Answer

05/21/5844

How do medications for anxiety work?

Successful management of anxiety disorders may require both psychological counseling and drug... Full Answer

05/21/0741

What vitamins can help fight depression?

Research has shown that vitamins B6 and B12 may help fight depression. Who knew that popping a... Full Answer

05/21/0292

What are some common flavonoids?

There are dozens of different kinds of flavonoids -- in fact, they are divided into six main... Full Answer

12/31/1969

As a man, why is it important to strength train as I age?

Your hair may thin and your jawline may seem determined to move south, but there's one thing you... Full Answer

12/31/1969

How important is it to get circumcised?

It's a highly debated issue, but some studies show that circumcision may cut the rate of sexually... Full Answer

12/31/1969

As a man, how can getting enough zinc help protect my bones?

When men with osteoporosis were studied, it turned out that many of the guys with brittle bones... Full Answer

12/31/1969

What is latent prostate cancer?

No precise definition is available, but insignificant or latent cancer is generally when prostate... Full Answer

12/31/1969

How accurate is a digital rectal exam?

A digital rectal exam (DRE) is clearly not perfect at detecting prostate cancer. Most prostate... Full Answer

12/31/1969

What should I expect during a digital rectal exam (DRE)?

The prostate gland is located next to the rectum and can thus be palpated, or felt, through the... Full Answer

12/31/1969

How can a prostate biopsy show if I have cancer?

Once prostate cancer is suspected from the results of a digital rectal exam or prostate-specific... Full Answer

12/31/1969

What happens during a needle biopsy of the prostate gland?

A biopsy is a surgical procedure in which a tiny sample of tissue is removed and examined under a... Full Answer

12/31/1969

How will doctors determine the extent of my prostate cancer?

Doctors estimate the significance of a cancer by estimating its stage -- how far it has progressed.... Full Answer

12/31/1969