Prostate Cancer 

What is prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in American men. Approximately, one out of every six American man will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. The prostate, a gland found only in men, is about the size of a walnut and is located just below the bladder in front of the rectum. The job of the prostate is to produce fluid that makes up a part of the semen. As a man ages, the prostate tends to increase in size, which can cause the urethra to narrow and decrease urine flow. Most of the time, prostate cancer grows slowly; however, prostate cancer sometimes can grow and spread quickly.

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Osteoporosis 

What is osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures, especially to the hip, spine, and wrist although any bone can be affected. Women are four times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis. In the United States, more than 40 million people either already have osteoporosis or are at high risk due to low bone mass.
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Stroke

What is stroke?

Stroke or “brain attack” is a type of cardiovascular disease. It occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so it starts to die. When part of the brain dies from lack of blood flow, abilities controlled by that area of the brain are lost. These abilities include speech, vision, movement and memory. Treatments are available to minimize the potentially devastating effects of stroke, but to receive them; one must recognize the warning signs and act quickly.
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