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Our blogs are written by health professionals who have expertise in the field of prostate and prostate cancer. You can therefore be assured that the information provided is precise and accurate. The many topics covered are intended to help people better understand the effects of the disease, treatment options and how to improve their quality of life.

Omega-3 – Fish or supplements?
We often forget the importance of certain “good” fats in our daily diet. This is the case of polyunsaturated fats: omega-6 and omega-3. These fats are capital for our organism, but the human body is unable to manufacture them. The only solution is to include them in our diet. If omega-6s are present in large quantities in the foods […]

Emotional Health – Recognize your mood swings
When you hear the news of prostate cancer, in addition to the initial shock, it is not uncommon to be in denial and feel sadness, fear, anxiety, shame, guilt, and anger all at the same time. In other words, your emotional health is turned upside down. Relatives often go through the same range of emotions. This is […]

They bought me a gym membership!
You read correctly! And the main interested party to receive this gift was never consulted. The title They bought me a gym membership! somehow illustrates our good intentions and what we aspire to every January 1st. Each year that begins calls for its share of resolutions, for oneself, and wishes, for others. A tradition that is very present, in […]

5 tips to change a habit
Often our habits are so ingrained that we don’t even realize we have them. Whether your bad habit is a minor concern like cracking your joints or something more serious, like living a sedentary lifestyle, having a poor diet, or smoking, you are going to have to make continuous efforts and organize yourself to break the cycle. […]

What to do today to sleep better tonight?
Many people with prostate cancer have trouble sleeping. And for good reasons: not only can treatments for the disease create anxiety and uncertainty in the life of the person affected, but they can also disturb their sleep patterns and create insomnia. Basically Sleep responds to a specific rhythm. If we constantly change the time we go to […]

Learning to breathe is essential!
Breathing is a fundamental element of relaxation. Still, learning to breathe is a skill. If you have ever taken a deep breath in order to calm a panic attack, then you know the importance of the role that this function plays on your well-being. By becoming aware of your breathing, you can not only better know […]