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Changes to screening protocols will drive a decreasing incidence of prostate cancer, says GlobalData

There has been a significant decline in prostate cancer incidence in recent years as changes have been made to screening protocols, but the number of cases continues to rise, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Actual cases of prostate cancer have increased, and diagnosed incident cases are forecast to rise in the seven major markets (7MM*) from 471,000 cases in 2016 to 548,500 in 2026, at an annual growth rate (AGR) of 1.67%.

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The US will have the highest number of cases in 2026, with 186,000, growing at an AGR of 2.11%, followed by Japan with 116,500 cases and an AGR of 1.16%. No countries are expected to see a decrease in cases. GlobalData epidemiologists have attributed the increase in incident cases to male populations that are both growing and aging, as incidence is highest in men aged 65 and older.

In the US, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men after skin cancer, and it is the third most common cause of cancer death in men. However, most of the cases are diagnosed at the age of 65 and older, and patients often live long enough that they die of other causes. Prostate cancer screening to detect early cancer is therefore questionable, as mortality and quality of life need to be balanced against overdetection and overtreatment.

The use of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood testing for prostate cancer screening has been widely debated. Prostate cancer survival is usually long, and early detection may not reduce the probability of dying from the condition. According to the study published this month in The Journal of the American Medical Association, a randomized controlled trial in the UK that compared a single PSA screening intervention versus standard practice without screening found no significant difference in prostate cancer mortality after a median follow-up of 10 years. The PSA screening, however, resulted in the increased detection of low-risk prostate cancer cases.

This study supports the expectations of GlobalData epidemiologists that incidence of prostate cancer will decrease with changes to screening protocols, but that there will be an increase in cases that can be attributed to the growing and aging population.

Prostate cancer screening has been controversial, and diagnosis in men who have not been affected by it – leading to unnecessary anxiety and treatment – is difficult to justify. There is therefore a specific need to develop and implement better strategies for diagnosing aggressive prostate cancers that need to be treated early.

* 7MM: US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, and Japan

High Anxiety: 5 Things that Set Us Off and What to Do

Anxiety is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. It's future thinking in a negative way. While it’s normal to have concerns from time to time, chronic anxiety leads to loss of appetite, insomnia, compromised immunity and other diseases. Dr. Sanam Hafeez PsyD a NYC based licensed clinical psychologist, Teaching Faculty Member at the prestigious Columbia University Teacher’s College and the founder and Clinical Director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, shares 5 common anxiety triggers and offers insights and tips for what we can do to get back into ease.

1. Retirement

Once people hit 40, they feel as if the years are going quicker and the money is running out. They panic. They look at the math and it simply doesn’t add up to a life of abundance. They’re plagued with thoughts of an unknown future with medical expenses, costs for housing, food, and with every item added to the list, they get more and more anxious. “Some people go into denial because they feel such an intense of fear. While it’s normal to want to shift your thinking, avoidance only leads to more anxiety,” explains Dr. Hafeez. She suggests settling the mind with information and action. “The more you know about your retirement goals and create a plan of action, the more you can include other family members, shift finances and get clarity on what’s real. Information combined with action will give a sense of control.”

2. Job Loss

Years ago, people would rebound faster from job loss. Within a month they would find another job often at a higher salary. Saving a bit of money as an “emergency fund” to keep up with expenses should there be a job loss was also a possibility. Times are very different now. These days people lose their job and it creates a complete upheaval in their lives. Finances are depleted and it could take months before getting another job and at times, people accept less money just to have a salary. “I have patients with good careers anxious that there will be a cut back and they’ll be let go without any idea what to do next. This scarcity mindset leads to anxiety. I always remind them to explore other income generating options of interest to them currently so they don’t feel as if their well-being is solely determined by their employer. Anxiety is rooted in fear and this fear is quite common, unfortunately,” says Dr. Hafeez.

3. Health

When you’re anxious about your health, it dominates your mind. “The worst part about health-related anxiety is that it makes you feel worse and prolongs any kind of recovery,” warns Dr. Hafeez. A lot of people make the mistake of researching different conditions online and self-diagnose. They get overwhelmed with all the possibilities of what may be. "The best thing to do is take control of your health by staying current with doctor visits, exercise, eat healthily and focus your attention on optimal health,” she advises.

4. Divorce

Marital strife is a common cause for anxiety. “It’s very common for people who are going through divorce to lose weight due to anxiety and stress. Night anxiety is also common which is when you can fall asleep, but then suddenly awaken out of a sound sleep feeling sad, panicked, unable to go back to sleep," Dr. Hafeez says. “When anxiety interferes with one’s ability to eat and sleep, consulting with a therapist can be helpful. Divorce is a major life event that radically changes one’s life. Depression and anxiety are common,” she adds.

5. Terrorism and other acts of violence.

We live in a very different world today. Unfortunately, every time we board an airplane, enter a shopping mall, go to a concert, the movies or send our kids to school, we get anxious. Terrorism is intended to make people fearful and anxious. What can we do? “Again, anxiety is triggered by a loss of control. It’s rooted in a feeling of possible danger without warning. So be vigilant. Observe your surroundings. Report anything that seems suspicious. Put an emergency plan in place with family and loved ones. When triggered by anxiety ask, what do I need to know here? What can I control in this situation? Then do what you must to feel better and prepared,” recommends Dr. Hafeez.

The common thread here is to first acknowledge the feeling of anxiety, then assess the source of it, then access information and make an action plan to make you feel more in control.

About the Doctor:

Dr. Sanam Hafeez PsyD is a NYC based licensed clinical psychologist, teaching faculty member at the prestigious Columbia University Teacher’s College and the founder and Clinical Director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. a neuropsychological, developmental and educational center in Manhattan and Queens. 

Dr. Hafeez masterfully applies her years of experience connecting psychological implications to address some of today’s common issues such as body image, social media addiction, relationships, workplace stress, parenting and psychopathology (bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, etc…). In addition, Dr. Hafeez works with individuals who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), learning disabilities, attention and memory problems, and abuse. Dr. Hafeez often shares her credible expertise to various news outlets in New York City and frequently appears on CNN and Dr.Oz.

Connect with her via twitter @comprehendMind or www.comprehendthemind.com 

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Patents Issued for Brain Training in Social and Emotional Cognition

(San Francisco, CA) – Posit Science, the maker of BrainHQ online brain exercises and assessments, has been issued two patents by the US Patent & Trademark Office on brain training that targets what scientists call “social cognition” and “emotional cognition,” or what lay people may think of as “people skills.”

The patents cover a variety of exercises focused on elemental people skills, such as: recognizing faces; recognizing expressions of emotion; following eye movements; recognizing voice inflections; pairing faces with names and other information; inferring thoughts and feelings; and self-regulating responses.

The social and emotional cognition exercises covered by the patents were originally designed as part of research into treating populations with conditions in which deficits in social and emotional cognition are common, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

A number of research studies of patients with schizophrenia, who have trained with exercises covered by the new patents, have shown gains in standard neuropsychological measures of social cognition. In addition, imaging studies have shown structural changes in the brain itself, including increased activity in areas associated with improved social cognition.

“While we set out to build tools to help populations where social and emotional cognition challenges are signature deficits, we soon realized that all of us could benefit by improving people skills — such as, quickly and accurately recognizing the emotions behind facial expressions,” said Dr. Henry Mahncke, CEO of Posit Science. “Also, who among us has not been caught flat-footed, unable to associate a name — or other facts we at one time knew — with a face? A number of exercises in BrainHQ make use of the inventions covered by these patents.”

Researchers also have been field testing the use of the exercises in high-stakes situations — where it’s important to make fast and accurate assessments of facial expressions and motivations, or where there is benefit from quickly associating faces with names and other information. For example, field tests have been conducted with police cadets, experienced police officers, and SWAT teams.

“Of course, if you are in sales or customer service —  or you are just dealing with bosses, co-workers, and subordinates in any workplace — improving the speed and accuracy of these skills should also be important,” Dr. Mahncke observed. “So, we have many new areas to explore for application of this type of training. We’re pretty excited about that!”

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The 5 Hoops Your Readers Need Right Now:

Hoop earrings have always been a jewelry staple but like any other trend, they’ve evolved over the decades. In the 70s, women wore them with disco print head scarves and in the 90s, with graphic tees and light wash jeans. Today, there really aren’t any rules. Whether you’re on the hunt for a fun and flashy pair to complete your spring outfit or an everyday hoop that exudes understated cool, we’ve got you covered. Check out our best (and most stylish) hoop earring picks for wearing day-to-night and making heads turn every hour.

Aka Jewellery Concord Lobe Cuff Earrings ($120)

These unconventional hoops aren’t your ordinary earrings. The thin cuff wraps over the ear to create the optical illusion of a conch piercing but secures onto the ear with a centered post. Match them with a ribbed tee or a chunky sweater.

Lele Sadoughi Nest Earrings ($150)
Go avant-garde with these sculptural and lightweight hoops. They’ll instantly add that cool girl factor to your look without weighing down your ears.

Colette Malouf Gemology Hoop Earrings ($118)
Get into that vacation state-of-mind with these gradient lucite beauties. Pair them with a breezy dress and a rattan tote for major summer vibes.

Amarilo Little Diamond Huggies ($750)
If you’re more of a minimalist, these diamond earrings are just for you. The dainty mini size offers just the right amount of subtle sparkle and is a gorgeous alternative to your everyday studs.

Amarilo Winslet Hoops ($250)
These delicate gold hoops can be worn a million different ways. Keep the beads in for a refined drop-down look, remove the beads to go plain and classic, pair them with studs, or double up on one ear for a unique, asymmetrical aesthetic.

TAP YOUR INNER POWER AND TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE
SEVEN STEPS TO INNER POWER by Tae Yun Kim, One of the First Women to Become a Martial Arts Grandmaster, Helps You Break Through to Awesome 

You have the power to transform your life.  Author, motivational speaker, martial arts grandmaster, and entrepreneur Tae Yun Kim has helped thousands of people connect with that inner power, enabling them to attain goals they once thought were far beyond their reach.  In her new book, SEVEN STEPS TO INNER POWER:  How To Break Through To Awesome, Life Secrets From a Martial Arts Master(Mountain Tiger Press; May 1, 2018), she shares her secrets – based on her own experiences and rooted in ancient martial arts tradition – which will allow anyone to break through the barriers blocking their dreams.

Dr. Kim’s life story is one of triumphing against the odds.  A first-born girl in a culture that viewed her birth as an omen of bad luck, she defied not only her family but 5000 years of Korean tradition to begin martial arts training at the age of seven, ultimately becoming one of the highest-ranking martial artists in the world.  She is truly a renaissance woman with a wide range of interests in the arts and business.  Not only did she create her own martial arts school, but she has founded other businesses including Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions, a manufacturer of cleanroom monitoring systems and particle counters.

Tae Yun Kim believes everyone can be successful in any area of life.  In SEVEN STEPS TO INNER POWER, she explains that the key to taking charge of your life lies in taking charge of your thinking.  “How often are our minds somewhere else, thinking, ‘I’ve got to do this or that’ instead of focusing on the task at hand?  How often do we dwell on a past event or worry about the future instead of celebrating the beauty of the moment?” she asks.  “When our minds are distracted, our energy becomes fragmented in many different directions. When that happens over and over again, we become weak, ineffective, and even paralyzed.”

The answer lies in Dr. Kim’s seven steps to inner power.  “These steps are the foundation of the path to finding and expressing the real you – what I call the Silent Master.  No matter how that path progresses for you personally, these principles apply to everyone,” she says.  They are:

Body and Mind as One – “If your mind and body are not acting together as one in pursuit of your goals, you will sabotage your efforts,” explains Dr. Kim.  If you set a goal to run a marathon, but you eat improperly and skip workouts, you won’t attain your aim.  If you continually divide body and mind, one or the other will eventually let you know

Truth – Truth is the process of self-discovery.  “When you want to create change, you must be brave in facing the truth—the truth of your current weaknesses and the truth of your innate strengths—and you must be adventurous in taking charge of your life and implementing that change,” writes Dr. Kim.  She urges people to think about what stories they tell themselves about why they are “stuck” – and envision how they would look and act if they were free from whatever is limiting them.

Purity – “When we affirm the truth of our original nature and reject foreign, limited concepts about ourselves, we are expressing purity,” Dr. Kim contends.  This means not holding onto poisonous states of mind like anger, jealousy, frustration, and hurt.  Dr. Kim emphasizes the importance of daily “cleansing” and explains how to make your daily shower a time for valuable inner work.

Love – Before you can love another, you must first love yourself.  When you really love yourself, you do the things that help you maintain and build your energy and life force, not tear them down, says Dr. Kim.  She suggests greeting every day as if you’re preparing for a date with yourself.  Bring your best self to every day of your life.

Loyalty – Loyalty, as one of the seven steps, means commitment and dedication to one’s own life.  That is, putting your real self forward with confidence, conviction,determination, purpose, power, and love.  Loyalty also means sticking with your goals and plans in the long term.  One tool the author suggests to remind you to stay loyal to your goals is to “clock” where you are on your personal life journey.  “See your life as a twenty-four-hour cycle and imagine what time it is right now for you,” she writes.

Sacrifice – “When you are trying to create a lasting change in your life, old habits and new habits cannot exist side by side,” writes Dr. Kim.  Sacrifice means giving up those things that are getting in the way of your goals – whether they are habits like drinking too much, or negative thoughts that are undermining your sense of self.  She advises that when you are facing a sacrifice, you shouldn’t think of it as something you are being forced to give up.  Instead, focus on why you want to give it up.

Patience – Patience is the final step in the creative process, Dr. Kim argues.  It is here that impatient people may backslide and lose the benefits of all their hard work.  “Your life is always a work in progress. It takes time for you to grow and mature,” the author writes.  She points to the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterfly as one of the most beautiful symbols of patience.

Throughout, Dr. Kim provides practical exercises to guide people through their journey to inner power.  She also details the mental habits that will boost confidence by ending self-defeating ways of thinking, and she shares success stories from among the many people she has counseled and trained.

“Amazing things can happen if you are willing to step outside the lines you draw in your own mind,” Dr. Kim proclaims.  SEVEN STEPS TO INNER POWER is a compelling guide to fearless living that will enable anyone to rethink what is possible—and to reach for it with gusto.

Everyday Fitness: Auster Releases Multi-Faceted Bodyweight Suspension System That Combines Versatility with Durability

New high-quality and versatile bodyweight suspension training system incorporates unique, portable tools to bring the gym to all indoor and outdoor spaces

(HONG KONG— MARCH 16, 2018)—Auster Enterprises Ltd. (Auster), a new premium fitness training company, announces the launch of their newest suspension-based fitness workout and mobility system, The Everyday. Made of the highest quality materials, the new Everyday Auster trainer is portable, user friendly and easy to customize for personalized workout growth.

The new system is designed for indoor and outdoor use, and was developed and tested by professional trainers in search of higher quality and more versatility. and allows for the system to be customized to an individual’s specific needs. Unlike other systems on the market, the Auster Everyday includes a dual carabiner, as the core of the system. The carabiner is compatible with other Auster tools such as the Dynamic Bands that can be used in various combinations with wrist/ankle cuffs and power vests.

Developed out of the necessity to help people attain their health and fitness goals in any setting, Auster maximizes the ability to build muscle, burn fat, and improve stability and core strength in short workout times. The team at Auster promotes a “no excuses” approach by empowering individuals with the tools to make the world their gym and having the ability to workout anywhere at anytime.

Made of the highest quality materials, the Auster systems allow people of all fitness levels to incorporate customizable exercises that range from heart-pumping and fast-paced routines to slower, more strength oriented movements that promote muscle growth. The Everyday Auster system’s design easily adapts to an individual’s fitness level and allows the user to incorporate customizable exercises that range from heart-pumping and fast-paced routines to slower, more strength oriented movements that promote muscle growth.

The Auster philosophy is that you do not have to be chained to the gym nor indoor workout facility to meet your health and fitness goals. By “Making the World Your Gym,” you can workout on the road, at the office, at a park and at home.

The Auster Suspension Systems are available online at https://www.austerfit.comincluding the Auster Everyday. The Everyday is available at 30% off the retail price from March 16-March 19, 2018 with the code MELB1.

About Auster

Auster was designed to help people meet their fitness goals and make no excuses, regardless of their location and setting. Made of the highest quality materials, the Auster systems allow individuals of all fitness levels to incorporate customizable exercises that range from heart-pumping and fast-paced routines to slower, more strength oriented movements that promote muscle growth. Auster encourages people to live active lifestyles by helping them make the world their gym and in turn, reach their peak everyday. https://www.austerfit.com