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Harvard Men's Health Watch: October 2009

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Articles in this issue:

On call: Prevention for BPH

My brother needed surgery for an enlarged prostate at age 60. I am just a few months shy of my 50th birthday, and my urine stream is starting to slow down a bit. Is there anything I can do to avoid following in my brother's footsteps?

On call: Performance anxiety

I'm a 38-year-old junior executive. Every time I have to make a presentation, I get terribly nervous, making it very hard for me to get through my talk. I've heard there is a pill that can help, but I don't want to take tranquilizers. What do you suggest?

Blood pressure and your brain

  High blood pressure increases the risk of stroke and plays a role in cognitive decline. Simple lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet, exercising, and losing weight can lower blood pressure.   Read More »

Strength training, Part I: Building muscles to improve health

Losing muscle mass and strength is part of the aging process, but people who follow a program of low-resistance strength training combined with aerobic exercise are more likely to stay fit and healthy as they age.