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Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles, which are located inside the scrotum. The testicles produce male sex hormones and sperm for reproduction.Compared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer is rare. But testicular cancer is the most common cancer in American males between the ages of 15 and…

The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person, according to the Center for Disease Control. Recent studies indicate that people who are infected but do not have symptoms likely also play a role in the spread of COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid…

For the majority of people around the world, the coronavirus only causes mild to moderate symptoms, similar to a cold or flu. For those that are at a higher risk, older adults and people with an already-compromised immune system, it can cause more severe illness that may lead…

It is very likely that in the not-to-distant future the world will see an increase in divorces, pregnancies, obesity, alcoholism, homelessness, and suicide. We have a duty and obligation as health and fitness practitioners to reach-out to our friends, loved ones, and complete strangers to educate, motivate, and…

Strengthening Your Immune System in the  Wake of COVID- 19   In the wake of the COVID-19, the world is in a panic, the stock market is crumbling, and people are afraid to leave their homes. Those at higher risk include those over the age of 70 and…

Most people who get sick with COVID-19 experience a local infection in the cells that line the airways in the lungs. That triggers an immune reaction that eradicates the virus and allows recovery. Symptoms may include fever, cough and shortness of breath, but they are temporary.   The…

Cholangiocarcinoma is cancer that forms in the bile ducts that carry the digestive fluid bile. Bile ducts connect your liver to your gallbladder and to your small intestine. Bile duct cancer is an uncommon form of cancer that occurs mostly in people over 50. This is a very…

Heart cancer (primary cardiac tumor) is cancer that arises in the heart. Cancerous tumors that begin in the heart are typically sarcomas, a type of cancer that originates in the soft tissues of the body.  A malignancy of the heart can grow in any of the four chambers, on…

Oxidative stress is an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body, which can lead to cell and tissue damage. It occurs naturally and plays a role in the aging process causing direct damage to the DNA. Oxidative stress may also suppress apoptosis (programmed cell death) and…

According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), a quarter of Americans said they believe there is nothing they can do to prevent cancer––despite hundreds of studies showing that cutting back on tobacco use, drinking and sun exposure and making positive diet and exercise choices can do…