Finally, it appears that the NFL Is getting serious about concussions. The hope is that the example set by the NFL will trickle down to college and the pros.  Too often, young men and teens have felt pressure to conceal symptoms of a concussion for fear they will look weak or will be asking out of a game.  Players have learned that the need to “suck it up” and get back on the field.  Further, concussions used to be minimized by coaches referring to the injury as getting “dinged in the head.”  Concussions can have serious and long term neurological consequences and football players at all levels need to be aware of the symptoms and mandated to sit out if they experience a concussion.  Football is a violent sport with inherent risks, but there is no need to jeopardize the health of young men by ignoring or minimizing the risk of concussion.

It is usually the more obvious symptoms, such as unintentional weight loss, excess thirst and urination and fainting that signal the onset of diabetes and spur people to action.

Remember, if you are diagnosed with diabetes, life does not end! However, change is required in order to correct some of the imbalances that led to the development of diabetes in the first place.  Obesity causes approximately 60% of all cases of type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes. Losing weight is very likely to lessen the need for prescription medicine to control diabetes.<P>Second, learning to count carbohydrates is necessary for all people with diabetes in order to keep the blood sugar relatively stable and free of any wild fluctuations. Limiting carbohydrate intake may also minimize the need for insulin.<P>Third, exercise will help improve your body’s natural sensitivity to its own or to any injected insulin you provide.<P>
Many people are not sure why they end up with diabetes. For most, a combination of genetic predisposition and lifestyle habits sets off a slow and steady decline in pancreatic function. This decline is inevitable unless the above lifestyle modifications are introduced. Taking supplements to help keep diabetes away is tempting. But do they really work?<P>

A recent study of middle-aged and older men and women was undertaken to see whether the rate of developing diabetes would be affected by how much Vitamin C was circulating in the blood among the study population’s participants. Vitamin C is a known antioxidant and promotes the well-being of several organ systems, including the heart, blood vessels, skin, gums, teeth and the immune system. This particular study concluded that those individuals with the highest blood levels of Vitamin C were signifi – cantly less likely to develop diabetes over the 12-year study than those with the lowest levels. This is outstanding news! Translating this news into real-world practical advice, if you or any member of your family would like to lessen the risk for developing diabetes, consider eating more Vitamin C-rich foods. Specific Vitamin C-rich foods include: Oranges and other citrus fruits Sweet and hot peppers Cantaloupe Potatoes (baked, not fried) Cherries <P>

If you choose to supplement, be sure you take a high-quality one that contains the appropriate amount to boost your blood level. Healthcare professionals recommend anywhere from several hundreds to several thousands of miligrams of Vitamin C per day.<P>

The crystalline cells in Dr. Libby’s Vital C are one of the primary advantages compared to other Vitamin C supplements, which typically use finely-ground granules instead. That’s because the six-sided, crystalline cell structure provides much more surface area than finely-ground granulated cells. This in turn allows for more thorough and complete nutrient absorption by the body, before the supplement is eliminated.In other words, the crystalline form of Vitamin C releases more of the full potency of the nutrient into your body compared to other forms, even the finely-ground granulated form.<P>

Finally, diabetes is a known risk factor for heart disease, eye disease, skin infections and kidney disease. Fortunately, Vitamin C is known to help improve blood flow and as a antioxidant protects against sun damage to the eyes and skin, as well. <P>

Dr. Libby’s Vital C can be found at: http://www.trivita.com/13170419

Hope those are snap buttons.

The boy who makes me feel like a traitor deep inside (I am officially team Edward) graces the cover of Men’s Health this month…more pics of Taylor: never a bad thing. Check out the video on the cover shoot and read about Taylor’s workout here.

What is homocysteine?

Each one of your trillions of cells makes proteins. A useful tool in making proteins is an amino acid called homocysteine (HCY). Amino acids are building blocks of protein and fall into two categories: * Essential amino acids – these proteins are called “essential” because you need them to make other amino acids. * Non-essential amino acids – your body makes these proteins when it needs them. It uses essential amino acids as the source material for constructing non-essential amino acids. <P>

HCY works like dynamite to break essential amino acids into simpler, useable, non-essential amino acids. If everything works perfectly, HCY is neutralized once it completes its work. But if your body lacks the nutrients necessary to neutralize HCY, it can build up in your body, break free into your bloodstream, and damage your cells. High levels of HCY are a significant risk factor for many of the degenerative diseases you hear about daily – including heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and osteoporosis. Other things that can prevent your body from using HCY correctly include: * Poor diet * Stress * Pollution * No exercise * Lack of sleep. <P>

Every day, each of these factors weakens your body’s ability to neutralize excess HCY. And that adds up to increased HCY levels. Your body’s weakened defenses allow HCY to escape into your bloodstream – which can result in damage inside your body and brain: * HCY can thicken and harden your arteries, and weaken your heart tissue – this can lead to strokes and heart attacks.The destruction caused by HCY is like thousands of tiny paper cuts inside your arteries. Scar tissue develops and the walls of your blood vessels thicken so much that blood cannot easily pass through. This trauma eventually overwhelms your ability to heal and a clogged artery – or even a blood clot – forms and causes a heart attack. * Your brain is made up of trillions of connections – like wires – that are suspended in liquid and surrounded by fat. HCY starts a process that tangles these wires into a jumbled mess, with no way for them to accurately communicate with each other. This may lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. * HCY can impact DNA function, causing potentially dangerous cell or DNA mutations. * Your bones are living tissues that constantly form a pattern of strong, fibrous connections. The strength of your bones relies on protein links – like links in a chain. Excessive amounts of HCY can damage these links, leaving your bones unable to absorb calcium, causing weak bones and potentially leading to osteoporosis. <P>

What’s a healthy homocysteine level? It’s important to know your homocysteine levels because it’s an accurate way to determine your present health and predict your likelihood for major disease. You cannot test your homocysteine levels at home – they must be tested by a healthcare provider. Ask your physician to check your homocysteine levels at your next physical. Also be sure to check with your insurance provider to make sure the test is covered. <P>

You don’t need drugs or medications to safely lower your homocysteine levels. Lifestyle changes and modifications are the primary ways to help reduce high homocysteine. Incorporate the following into your daily life to bring homocysteine to a healthy level. * Eat fruits and vegetables high in folate or folic acid – fi ve servings daily for children, seven servings for women, and nine servings for men. Try to include plenty of green, leafy vegetables. * Reduce your stress load. You can do this by prioritizing, practicing deep breathing and learning to say “no.” * Get at least 30 minutes of vigorous activity most days of the week. Include both aerobic and resistance training in your exercise regime. * Try to get 7 ½ to 9 hours of sleep every night. * Defeat stress by nurturing your spirit with healthy relationships and a healthy sense of purpose. Studies show that people who are more active and social tend to be healthier. * Supplement your diet with homocysteine-lowering nutrients such as those in TriVita’s HCY Guard. <P>

Homocysteine can be a silent killer. But by being aware of it, and taking measures to keep it at healthy levels, you can live a life of health and vitality for years to come. Get your homocysteine levels checked today!

To reduce high HCY levels in remarkably short periods of time, visit: http://www.trivita.com/13170419

Which treatment is best is dependent on whether the cancer has spread outside of the prostate and the extent of the spread.

Symptoms can start at age 40 or earlier Lately, medical authorities are revisiting the two-decades-old question of prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening. Physicians routinely discuss PSA testing with men ages 40 and over as this is the age when men typically begin to notice symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Some physicians recommend PSA screening at an even earlier age, so don’t wait until you have symptoms. These symptoms may include more frequent urination, decreased urinary stream, trouble fully emptying the bladder, and/or nighttime awakening to urinate. Examination of the prostate entails a digital rectal exam to assess for the prostate’s size, contour, shape and to detect any nodular growths that may indicate an underlying cancer. Because digital rectal exam can assess only the surface of the prostate gland, PSA testing is often recommended by medical practitioners to complement the screening for cancer.

Long-term scientific trials have been undertaken to determine the benefits of PSA testing. The outcomes are mixed.

One recently completed study done in the United States confirmed that PSA testing did not lessen the overall death rate due to prostate cancer. Another European study involving 18,000 men had a slightly different outcome. This study concluded that there was some benefit in reducing overall death due to prostate cancer in men who were screened using PSA testing, compared to men who were not screened.

Unfortunately, prostate cancer is rather common. Many men will have this disease and be blissfully unaware, regardless of whether or not they took a PSA test. The decision to screen with the PSA test should be discussed with a trusted healthcare practitioner.

Lowering the risk of prostate cancer and prostate problems can be accomplished by eating a low saturated-fat diet, consuming fresh fruits and vegetables with plenty of antioxidants and appropriate supplemental products designed to facilitate proper prostate function.

If you are in need of a natural supplement to help facilitate proper prostate function, visit: http://www.trivita.com/13170419

The World’s #1 Best Selling male enhancement Pills – VigRX Plus – indy.com
The World’s #1 Best Selling male enhancement Pills – VigRX Plusindy.comVigRX Plus is a natural, herbal male enhancement pill. VigRX Plus is a new improved formulation of the original VigRX released in 2000. …

Blog Content

Saw palmetto is a remarkable herb becoming famous for its uses in hair restoration and prostate health, particularly for relieving urinary discomfort caused by an enlarged prostate (BPH).

Saw Palmetto’s popularity has been on an extraordinary roller coaster ride throughout the 20th century. Widely used under the name “Serenoa” until World War II, it was then completely forgotten until its rediscovery in the 90’s.

Now it’s being evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of BPH. If approved, it would become the first herbal product to be licensed by the agency as a treatment for a specific condition.

Benefits for Enlarged Prostate

There is much scientific documentation outlining the effectiveness of the herb in treating irritable bladder and urinary problems in men with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), an enlargement of the prostate gland.

BPH results in a swelling of the prostate gland that obstructs the urethra. This causes painful urination, reduced urine flow, difficulty starting or stopping the flow, dribbling after urination and more frequent night time urination.

In addition to causing pain and embarrassment, BPH can lead to serious kidney problems if undiagnosed and left untreated. It is a common problem in men over the age of 40. Estimates are that 50-60% of all men will develop BPH in their lifetimes.

Saw Palmetto Clinical Trials

Since the 1960s, extensive clinical studies of saw palmetto have been done in Europe. A review of 24 European trials appeared in the November 1998 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. The trials involved nearly 3,000 men, some taking saw palmetto, others taking Proscar and a third group taking a placebo.

The men taking saw palmetto had a 28% improvement in urinary tract symptoms, a 24% improvement in peak urine flow and 43% improvement in overall urine flow. The results were nearly comparable to the group taking Proscar and superior to the men taking a placebo.

Saw palmetto does not reduce prostate enlargement. Instead, it is thought to work in a variety of ways. First, it inhibits the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). BPH is thought to be caused by an increase in testosterone to DHT. Secondly, saw palmetto is believed to interfere with the production of estrogen and progesterone, hormones associated with DHT production.

In a controlled clinical trial with patients with enlarged prostate glands, 50 patients who received saw palmetto (320 mg per day – 4 tablets taken in two separate doses with meals) were compared to 44 patients receiving placebo. Patients treated with saw palmetto urinated less frequently, produced a better flow rate and amount of urine and had less pain and discomfort in urinating than control subjects. There were actually fewer adverse side effects in patients receiving saw palmetto than in controls.

May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer

Men who have taken Saw Palmetto for the purpose of treating BPH, have reported a reduction in painful urination, as well as minimized sensations of a full bladder. Some researchers believe this may be accomplished due to an anti-inflammatory ability of the plant to restrain hormones, such as testosterone. Testosterone is thought to contribute to multiplication of prostate cells.

There has also been speculation that the plant may play a vital role in protecting men against the development of prostate cancer. The plant is a popular treatment for BPH, due to the fact that it is typically much lower priced than other medications, tends to work much more quickly, and is less likely to cause reduced sexual drive and impotence.

It is also used to strengthen the thyroid gland, balance the metabolism, stimulate appetite and aid digestion.

Avoid If…
No known medical conditions preclude the use of Saw Palmetto. However, because of the herb’s hormonal effects, caution is advisable if you have any form of cancer that’s stimulated by hormones.

Special Cautions
At recommended dosage levels, side effects are rare. A few stomach complaints have been reported.

Possible Drug Interactions
Check with your doctor if you are taking any hormonal medications or adrenergic drugs such as the asthma medications Alupent, Brethine, Proventil, and Ventolin. Your dosage may need adjustment.

Saw Palmetto Herbal Supplement

Quup Herbal supplement containing saw palmetto, lycopene from tomatoes, selenium and zinc is an excellent nutritional support for men’s prostate health. If your sleep is regularly interrupted by midnight trips to the bathroom, if you find you have an urge to urinate and then when you get there you can’t start the flow, saw palmetto in Quup is likely to be of benefit.  See the Quup website for more information and to order.

FDA warns against erectile dysfunction supplement – Los Angeles Times
FDA warns against erectile dysfunction supplementLos Angeles TimesThe Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that Stiff Nights, a “dietary supplement” used to promote erections, contains an illegal drug and is …FDA Warns Users of ‘Stiff Nights’ Sexual Enhancement supplementAttorney at Lawall 50 news articles »

Blog Content

The World’s #1 best Selling male enhancement Pills – VigRX Plus – indy.com
The World’s #1 best Selling male enhancement Pills – VigRX Plusindy.comVigRX Plus is a natural, herbal male enhancement pill. VigRX Plus is a new improved formulation of the original VigRX released in 2000. …

Blog Content

new treatment for erectile dysfunction – Times of India
new treatment for erectile dysfunctionTimes of IndiaA new treatment has been discovered to help treat erectile dysfunction, however, the men might wince at the thought of this idea. …

Blog Content

изготвен от Монка за twifanzone.wordpress.com

Интервю с Питър и Джени!
Peter Facinelli & Jennie Garth on Chelsea Lately!

~~~~~~~~~~

Дозата ви смях е тук!

Още много – тук

~~~~~~~~~~

Вариации на гривната на Бела

~~~~~~~~~~

Здрач – чудеса… или за какво щяхме да си даваме парите ако не живеехме в третият свят!

~~~~~~~~~~

Официалният трейлър на The Yellow Handkerchief, един от филмите на Кристен

Можете да го видите тук

~~~~~~~~~~

Една…снимка…която…ъъъ, за какво говорехме?

~~~~~~~~~~

Ех, Келън, защо трябва така да се усмихваш? Тук има хора със слаби сърца! 

~~~~~~~~~~

Красивата Ашли!

всички снимки – тук

~~~~~~~~~~

Тийм Джейми! Имаме прекрасна колекция от негови снимки за вас!

~~~~~~~~~~

Алекс прави фотосесия и някои от нас не могат да мислят за нищо друго няколко дни… Причината? Вижте всички снимки …

~~~~~~~~~~

Тейлър за Men’s Health (HQ scans)

~~~~~~~~~~

Нова/стара снимка на Роб!

Е, за Мона може и да е нова…

~~~~~~~~~~

Кой кой е в Новолуние?

~~~~~~~~~~

По следите на тениската на Кристен…

_{Отвратителна е…лично мнение}

~~~~~~~~~~

Нашата Бела вече си има рубрика в сайта на Хай Клуб!

Честита да и е, пожелаваме и много творчески успехи и един Едуард в най-скоро време!  

~~~~~~~~~~

Намерете ни във Фейсбук! ( съобщение от Bella )
” Здравейте, исках само да ви кажа, че направихме група във фейсбук Twilight BG Fan Club. Това не е профил задължително на този блог, а просто място, където да се съберем българските фенове, за да можем да коментираме събитията на родния си език, да се уговоряме да ходим заедно на примиерата и защо не да си правим здрач срещи. Намерете ни и се присъединете към нас!”

Предишните бюлетини можете да намерите тук

Although I live in the United States, I keep a look out for organizations that service male victims abroad. While the US lacks sufficient services for male victims, the situation is much worse in other countries, particularly those where feminist politics have a much stronger hold. To my knowledge, this appears to be true in Australia. The One in Three Campaign is the first I have heard of any overt attempt to address physical, emotional and sexual violence against males.

From the website:

WHAT IS FAMILY VIOLENCE?

Family violence and abuse is a serious and deeply entrenched problem in Australia. It has significant impacts upon the lives of men, women and children. It knows no boundaries of gender, geography, socio-economic status, age, ability, sexual preference, culture, race or religion. Domestic violence (also known as intimate partner violence or IPV), and most elder abuse, child abuse and sexual abuse are all different forms of family violence. Thankfully reducing family violence against women and children has been firmly on the agendas of government for many years. Now is the time to move to the next, more sophisticated stage of tackling the problem: recognising men as victims as well.

AT LEAST ONE IN THREE VICTIMS ARE MALE

Contrary to common beliefs, up to One in Three victims of sexual assault and at least One in Three victims of family violence and abuse is male1 (perhaps as many as one in two – see our overview of research page). While many services have quite rightly been established over the past three decades to support female victims of family violence, the needs of male victims remain largely unmet. Historically government policies have been based on the assumption that the vast majority of perpetrators are male and the vast majority of victims are female, and the policies of current governments are still based on this erroneous position. Indeed, regretfully, the National Council to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children did not include male victims in their otherwise laudable March 2009 recommendations which have been enthusiastically supported by the federal government. Now is the time for action by politicians and community leaders to recognise that a comprehensive approach is required to combat the scourge of family violence.

REDUCING FAMILY VIOLENCE

Family violence and abuse can never be excused or justified, however, in order to reduce the levels of violence in the family, we must seek to understand the causes and contexts that give rise to it. We need to address the complexities of violence. All victims need compassionate and highly responsive support, and all perpetrators need services to help them stop their use of violence and abuse. Dysfunctional relationships in which both partners use violence need to be supported to change, as it is these environments which are clearly the most harmful to children.

THE ONE IN THREE CAMPAIGN

The One in Three Campaign aims to raise public awareness of the existence and needs of male victims of family violence and abuse; to work with government and non-government services alike to provide assistance to male victims; and to reduce the incidence and impacts of family violence on Australian men, women and children.

It is good to see this sort of campaign happening. There is no valid reason for ignoring male victims of violence, especially when there is much research demonstrating that males make up a significant, if not equal, portion of the victims. What is particularly refreshing about the One in Three campaign’s approach is that it tackles some of the misinformation that has been presented to the Australian public.

Another interesting things about the campaign is its supporters. There are quite a few well-known people backing this campaign, and hopefully their support will help the campaign be more successful. Considering that the campaign made news around the same time as Australia plans to enact compulsory feminist programs “in a major push to prevent violence against females,” it is great to see something that might prompt some changes in that plan.

The truth behind male enhancement – Student Life
The truth behind male enhancementStudent LifeAdvertisers bombard the Internet and magazine classifieds with %26ldquo;natural%26rdquo; herbal remedies like horny goat weed, penis %26ldquo;muscle%26rdquo; enhancement exercises, …and more »

Blog Content

I haven’t written an article here for ages.. well so it seems anyways.. Right this is where I am right now and its a long way from those dark days that were happening to me for weeks, months and the best part of this year… I am now getting back to normality or whatever that is.. but I am on the mend and long may it continue…

What has brought about this dramatic change in my condition.. Well to be honest, I stopped taking just about every tablet the doctor had told me to take, the amitrypeline were making me mental and sleepy adding to my already sleepy self and I think it took the last bit of energy out of my system. I also started forcing myself when I had to rest, was to stay awake and try anything to get my mind going…

I am not cured not by any means, but what I will say is I feel totally re-energised and alive, my moods have changed back to me being my normal funny self what a difference a few weeks makes but I have tried so hard to get to this point and didn’t think it would happen to be honest, but I hadn’t given up hope…

I dont know if this blog will ever help anyone but its a very very small record of maybe how I was feeling when I had the energy to type out some lines.. I hope though people can read this and they can see an end to Fibromyalgia or at least to their nightmare.. keep trying and keep your chin up, remember your special and the world needs you..

Not sure if this will be my last post but for now, I dont have anything to write about FM and the chronic fatigue I was suffering “and my family too”…

Thanks to anyone who will ever come across this blog..

new treatment for erectile dysfunction – Times of India
new treatment for erectile dysfunctionTimes of IndiaA new treatment has been discovered to help treat erectile dysfunction, however, the men might wince at the thought of this idea. …

Blog Content

A new study offers more proof that smoking is a major risk factor for death from heart disease and cancer.

An estimated 80 million American adults have one or more types of cardiovascular disease according to the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. Some 785,000 individuals will have a new coronary attack this year and 1.4 million will be diagnosed with cancer.

Researchers at the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System followed over 12,000 male and female smokers, former smokers and nonsmokers for a three year time period.

During that time, current smokers were 4.16 times more likely to die of cancer, 2.26 times more likely to die of heart disease and 2.58 times more likely to die from any cause than were former or nonsmokers. Current smokers were also more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke.

The researchers found that there were no significant differences between former smokers and nonsmokers in the risk for dying from heart disease or any cause. Former smokers they reported were more likely to die of cancer than those who’d never smoked.

The findings were published online in Circulation, by the American Heart Association. The researchers noted provide strong evidence that people with heart disease who continue to smoke take a very high risk of increasing their chances of death in the short term. They note that the findings should provides impetus for a smoker to stop. The benefits of risk reduction accrue relatively quickly when someone stops smoking, although the lingering cancer risk is still there, the researchers concluded.

posted by Jesse Slome
Executive Director
American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Black Friday Deals: 50% Off Ambiguously Named male enhancement Product – Abacus Chinese Translation
Abacus Chinese TranslationBlack Friday Deals: 50% Off Ambiguously Named male enhancement ProductAbacus Chinese Translation”For Her 1-2-3″, a male enhancement dietary supplement, is composed of Chinese medicinal herbs which are found to have male sexual enhancement effects. …

Blog Content

The truth behind male enhancement – Student Life
The truth behind male enhancementStudent LifeAdvertisers bombard the Internet and magazine classifieds with %26ldquo;natural%26rdquo; herbal remedies like horny goat weed, penis %26ldquo;muscle%26rdquo; enhancement exercises, …and more »

Blog Content

Kris Van Assche, creative director at Dior Homme, says “My grandmother told me there are two ways of loving. You can either survive or you can really make a life. There is eating and there is dining. She would always give that little extra effort, and I still believe that is important – to make things more beautiful makes all the difference.”

Agreed.

The Flu Fighters%26mdash;in Your Food – Wall Street Journal
The Flu Fighters%26mdash;in Your FoodWall Street JournalBut nutrients work in ways beyond acting as antioxidants, says Dr. Beck. For example, vitamin A can enhance the immune system “by stimulating specific …and more »

Blog Content

Some people may laugh about it, but snoring is really not that funny. It can disrupt your sleep and that of your spouse. And if you have sleep apnea and you stop breathing during the night, you have an increased risk of cardiovascular problems such as high blood pressure or even heart attack. Doctors at Mayo Clinic are helping many patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea and people who simply snore get a good night’s rest. That’s thanks to a special dental device.

The truth behind male enhancement – Student Life
The truth behind male enhancementStudent LifeAdvertisers bombard the Internet and magazine classifieds with %26ldquo;natural%26rdquo; herbal remedies like horny goat weed, penis %26ldquo;muscle%26rdquo; enhancement exercises, …and more »

Blog Content

Story here at Hot Air. (Via Confederate Yankee via ECM)

Here’s the ex-NIH Director:

Dr. Bernardine Healy ran the National Institute of Health has a rather daunting resumé on health care issues.  She became the first woman to run the National Institute of Health in 1991, has served on two Presidential Council of Advisers on Science and Technology, and served as President of the Red Cross.

And here are her comments in US News:

The bill takes all sorts of choices out of patients’ and doctors’ hands. Even mammograms and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests would be similarly restricted by the government for millions of people, and they actually serve as better examples of what happens more broadly to personal medical decision making in the new system.

[...]As the pioneering prostate cancer surgeon Patrick Walsh of Johns Hopkins points out, a European randomized trial showed that PSAs saved lives. In the United States, there has been a 40 percent reduction in prostate cancer deaths since testing began in the early 1990s. Yet prostate screening arouses many of the same concerns as does breast cancer screening: too many follow-on studies, too many biopsies, and surgery on slow-growing tumors that may never have harmed the patient. The government task force claims that there’s insufficient evidence to make a recommendation for routine screening of men younger than 75 and is firmly against screening in men older than that. The American Urological Association’s position is the polar opposite: Baseline PSAs should be offered to men at age 40, and the frequency of subsequent testing should be determined by doctor and patient choice.

Ed Morrissey adds:

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests help catch prostate cancer early. The American Urological Association wants men screened with the test beginning at age 40 to catch the problem at its earliest stages.

[...]The government board wants to move away from what it sees as excessive testing, claiming that it will reduce unnecessary stress and anxiety in patients. It’s no small coincidence that it will also save the government money — and in the case of PSAs, it will save money directly if Medicare refuses to pay for PSA tests until age 75, rather than retirement age.

Right now, the US leads the world in catching, treating, and curing prostate cancer. Britain, which has a single-payer system that rations care, has one of the lowest ratings in the world. That’s not a coincidence.

He who pays the piper calls the tune. If we want to keep patient choice, then we have to pay for our own care. If we allow the government to absorb our choices in the name of “fairness,” expect the USPSTF and other government panels to ration these tests and reduce our chances of surviving these cancers.

Previously, I wrote about a Stanford University professor’s survey of health care systems around the world, in which he compared American health care to single-payer systems, favored by those on the left. In Canada, there is a 184% increase in prostate cancer mortality rates, compared with American mortality rates for prostate cancer. That’s what we’re headed for if the public option passes.

I know I just recently wrote about Iker, but this NEEDED to be posted. Watch and you will understand why.

Told you.

Now carry on as you were.

xoxo,

L