Eating a larger proportion of protein while dieting leads to better food choices and helps avoid the loss of lean body mass, according to a new study. Rutgers University. “Higher protein intake while dieting leads to healthier eating.” ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/06/220627141426.htm (accessed June 28, 2022). Small study (n=200) and diet was self-selected. The relationship between higher […]
The primary reason for weight regain is biology. The brain defends against weight loss because of an old biological play book. If our ancestors lost weight, it was not to look good for a wedding or because of bathing suit season. Back then, weight loss was either because of illness or an interrupted food supply. […]
The best advice is the simplest: ignore diets and supplements and, instead, just aim to cut out junk like processed and fried foods. We’ve Reached Peak Wellness. Most of It Is Nonsense. – https://www.outsideonline.com/health/wellness/wellness-industry-lies-what-really-works/ Common sense advice. I recommend reading the entire article. Key Points Move your body, don’t eat crap Don’t diet Relationships matter […]
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away I used to make Crispy Black Bean Tacos with Feta and Cabbage Slaw – Bon Appétit. Tonight was a good night to have black bean tacos so I pulled up my original post from nearly eight years ago Crispy Black Bean Tacos with Feta and […]
I was snacking on peanut butter when I read this: Recalled Food -Jif brand peanut butter Sold at stores nationwide. Many types and sizes were recalled, including creamy, crunchy, natural, and reduced fat. Lot code numbers 1274425 through 2140425. Four of five (80%) sick people reported eating different types of Jif brand peanut butter before […]
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This sounds great, but is insurance going to pay for it?
I have two probable answers for you, both strictly personal opinion. In life insurance we test for PSA in males over a certain age when exam and labs are used in the underwriting process. My answer then if and when life insurers implement the Stockholm test it will replace PSA and therefore be “paid for” by insurance companies as part of their acquisition costs.
In health insurance my best guess is no, companies will not pay for the Stockholm test. This test and the associated MRI would likely be considered “medically unnecessary” so pay for these tests yourself. It’s sad that health insurance doesn’t cover/pay for more preventative procedures.
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That’s pretty much what I figured. And it’s so very sad. I know many men, my father included who were not diagnosed until the cancer was extremely advanced.
And I also have four close friends who happend to have their cancer diagnosed early and they are all doing well. They range in age from late 40s to early 70s. And all are between five and 10 years post treatment. All had robotic prostatectomies
My fifth friend locally was just diagnosed last year and unfortunately his is in the advanced stage. He had an orchiectomy and is now receiving radiation treatment.
Unfortunately the PSA test has low specificity. When you combine this with the tendency of males to delay health care needs…, well you probably know more about this then most people. I tend to specifically ask for certain tests during wellness visits. A good example is when I first asked to be tested for Vitamin D levels. I’ve had routine butt scopes since my 40’s (family history). I wonder what my doc will say when I ask her about the Stockholm 3 test. HA.