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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, January 19, 2012 · 20 (NC)--It's a well-known fact men put off seeing their doctors. But with one in seven Canadian men having prostate cancer during his lifetime, it's important for men to start taking charge of their health in 2012 and talk to their doctor about prostate cancer prevention and screening options. A recent survey commissioned by Mayo Clinic revealed a general lack of knowledge regarding the prostate-specific antigen test (PSA), a screening option used for physicians to determine a patient's potential risk of developing prostate cancer. The test measures the amount of PSA, a protein produced by cells of the prostate gland, in the patient's blood. A surprising 50 per cent of men (aged 20-49) do not know what the PSA test is. One hotly debated question has been Men -- Make 2012 the year that you take charge of your health the PSA test's accuracy as a predictor of the need for a biopsy and future development of low-risk cancer. A Mayo Clinic study, released this past October, found a clear link between the test and next steps in the prostate cancer continuum of care. "The decision to get a PSA test done is best made by the patient in consultation with their doctor, as there isn't always an easy answer," advises Dr. R. Jeffrey Karnes, urologist at the Mayo Clinic. Preventative steps to take now While screening tests are typically considered at the age of 40 and over, there are steps most Canadian men can take now. Everyday actions like drinking more green tea, and adding fish and soy to their meals have been linked to keeping the prostate healthy. Interestingly, 73 per cent of men have not considered adding soy to their diets to help reduce risks. There's an important nutrient in soy called isoflavones, which has been linked to fighting prostate cancer. If eating tofu isn't appealing, try adding peanuts, kidney beans, chickpeas and lentils to meals-- all these foods contain isoflavones. If you want to reduce your risk of prostate cancer, consider: · Choosing a low-fat diet · Eating more fat from plants than from animals · Consuming more fruits and vegetables · Eating fatty fish · Drinking green tea · Drinking alcohol in moderation · Maintaining a healthy weight · Exercising most days of the week More health-related information is available at www.mayoclinic.org/canada. Eagle Chiropractic Health and Wellness Circle will be hosting a free showing of the film `You Can Heal Your Life' by Louise L. Hay on Tuesday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. The movie, based on the best-selling book Emotional stresses can cause physical pain and disease of the same name focuses on Hay's personal story about how emotional stresses can cause physical pain and disease. To reserve your seat or for more information, please call Eagle Chiropractic at 905-337-7047. Learn what yoga practitioners already know: that in our crazy fast world, yoga is a great way to help you to slow down and savour the memorable moments that make life worth living. It's true: the more you practice yoga, the more fulfilled you'll be with your life as a whole. So resolve to enjoy life more and start by getting more savings: take full advantage of the hot deals being offered by Oakville's hottest yoga studio, Some Like It Hot. Enjoy Life More new year's resolution # 5: l RESOLVE TO.. One Year Membership NOW $585* SA VE 55% REGULARLY: $1,300 20 CLASSES FOR $200* AND GET A FREE YOGA MAT (A $40 value) 10 CLASSES FOR $100* ls e a e d t ho 1ST 3 y r a janu : Y R R U H nd 131 Kerr Street (at John) 905 845-YOGA (9642) somelikeithot.ca *While supplies last. Special offers end January 31, 2012. HST charged extra. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Certain conditions apply. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. OAKVILLE'S HOTTEST YOGA STUDIO