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| Hand Positioning During Crunches | | | Trainer's Tip
Placing the hands behind the neck or head during a crunch allows the arms to pull the head and neck into hyper flexion (bending a joint more than normal). To reduce this chance of injury, place the hands at the sides or across the chest.
If you find the crunch too easy, or if your neck muscles get tired, then the more difficult version is to place your thumbs next to your ears and fingers spread (not locked) behind your head to prevent pulling on the neck but still allow for some support.
This is demonstrated in the videos.
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| Prostate Cancer- Part 1 | | | Doc Talk
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers to affect men. It is extremely common to find prostate cancers in older men, although they are frequently slow growing, and often do not significantly impact the patient's overall health. On the contrary, some younger men develop prostate tumors that are fast growing and aggressive. These usually do affect the patient, and they may develop widespread cancer (metastases).
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland at the base of the bladder. It contributes secretions to the ejaculate, and the urine stream from the bladder passes through the center of the gland. A benign enlargement of the prostate can lead to difficulty with urination as men age, but there is no correlation between benign enlargement of the prostate (BPH) and cancer. In other words, an enlarged prostate does not necessarily increase a man's risk of prostate cancer.
The risks for prostate cancer are unclear, but there may be a higher risk in men who have a first-degree relative with prostate cancer (i.e. father).
Since there are generally no symptoms of localized cancer, screening for prostate cancer is an important component of preventative medicine. Although controversy exists surrounding the use of the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test, used properly, it can greatly increase the detection of early cancers. Typically, screening with the PSA test is started at age 45 to 50, and continued yearly until 70 or 75. In very healthy men with the expectation for many healthy years, the test may be continued into the late 70's or early 80's. It is not generally recommended to continue testing beyond this, since the detection of cancer at this stage is unlikely to benefit the patient.
At the time of PSA testing, a digital rectal exam is performed to feel for lumps or nodules in the prostate, and the PSA should not be done without this part of the screening process. Although each laboratory has different ranges, readings up to 4.0 are generally normal, while levels beyond this bear further investigation or follow-up. It is common for older men with large prostates to have a trend towards higher numbers.
Next issue: Diagnosis and treatment of Prostate Cancer.
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| Did You Know? | | | Models twenty years ago weighed 8% less than the average woman. Today they weigh 23% less.
One out of every four college-aged women has an eating disorder.
New Orleans has the most obese residents of any major metropolitan area in the U.S.
The cost of a lifetime two-pack-a-day smoking habit is over $400,000, not including any smoking-related medical expenses.
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| About | | | MrTrainer newsletter is a weekly publication and is dedicated to the memory of Max Beeners.
"Trainers Tip" is written by Matthew Beeners, ACE certified personal trainer.
"Doc Talk" is written by William L. Harrison, M.D.
THIS COLUMN IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY—IT IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE THE ADVICE OF YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICIAN.
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