Articles written by Sanjiva Wijesinha
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Physical Exercise and Men's Health
Staying physically active can prevent the onset - and minimise the effects - of serious chronic disease, even when taken up in later life.
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Will Smoking Place You at Risk of Diabetes?
A research study from the Harvard School of Public Health demonstrated that cigarette smoking may be an independent modifiable risk factor for type II diabetes mellitus.
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Islamic Contributions to Science–Ibn Al-Haitham
One of the most outstanding scholars of the medieval Islamic world was Abu Ali Hassan Ibn Al-Haitham (known as Alhazen) who was born in 965 AD in the city of Basra.
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Heart Disease in the Middle East
Cardiovascular disease - which results in heart attacks, heart failure and strokes - looks to become a major health problem in the Middle East in the years to come.
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Surgery in Ancient India
Susruta - early Indian surgeon, philosopher and teacher - compiled the Susruta Samhita , a monumental treatise on surgery, over a thousand years ago
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Islamic Contribution to Medicine
The significant influence that Islam has had on modern medicine is largely unknown. Much of European medicine up to the 19th century was based on Islamic medicine
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Useful Internet Sites About Prostate Disease
Sites on the internet provide a plethora of information about medical matters. How does one know which to believe and which are erroneous, dangerous and a waste of time?
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Psychological Impact of Prostate Cancer
The anxiety and stress associated with a diagnosis of prostate cancer requires appropriate psychological therapy.
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Is an Educated Wife Good for a Man's Heart?
Higher levels of education in women are associated with not only reduced cardiovascular risk factors and mortality among women - but also among the men they marry.
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Cultural Exchanges Along the Silk Routes
It was not only silk and spice that were carried by traders along these trade routes. They put far flung communities in contact - and kept them in touch with one another.
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Will Surgery be the New Cure for Diabetes?
In obese patients, bariatric surgery can dramatically reduce the risk of developing diabetes - and also reduce the need for diabetic medications
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Swine Flu- Pandemic or Media Hype?
Increasing mobility of people and the ready availability of airline travel allow influenza viruses originating in one part of the world to easily spread around the globe
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A New Diagnostic Technique for Mental Diseases?
Electrovestibulography - an ECG-like technique to diagnose psychiatric diseases - could fast track the diagnosis of mental diseases like schizophrenia and depression.
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A Healthy Approach to Retirement
While financial aspects of retirement can be daunting, especially in the current economic climate, failing health can be a bigger challenge for those nearing retirement.
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How Much Sleep do We Need?
Sleep- described by Shakespeare as "the death of each day's life" and "chief nourisher in life's feast" - is an essential requirement of the human body.
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An Explanation of Tinnitus
Abnormal noises - usually described as "ringing in the ears" when no such external noise is evident -are due to defects in the auditory nerves responsible for hearing.
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An Explanation of Intermittent Claudication
Many men over 50 suffer from this relatively unheard of condition - sometimes called Angina of the Calves - which is the result of peripheral vascular disease.
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Top Tourist Sites in Auckland
Rated among the world's top cities of the world for its lifestyle, cosmopolitan Auckland houses a third of New Zealand's population
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Serendipity Comes from Sri Lanka
The word Serendipity (accidentally discovering something fortunate when not looking for it) is derived from Sri Lanka's ancient name Serendib - and typifies the island.
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Does Prostate Cancer Need to be Treated?
Team from Liverpool University studied prostate cancers from more than 500 patients over 15 years to increase our understanding of the natural progression of this disease
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What Causes Male Infertility?
Fertility of a male partner is often taken for granted - but a man's fertilty can be affected by many factors such as heat, drugs, age, smoking, infections and lifestyle
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How to Quit Smoking
Most smokers who want to stop smoking are aware that quitting is tough - and it is not easy for an individual to find an effective method which will work for them .
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Images of The Buddha
Buddha images are intended to be depictions of the human qualities that he perfected - Compassion, Wisdom, Patience, Generosity and Kindness.
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Foot Care for Diabetics
Diabetes decreases the blood flow and damages the nerves, and is responsible for various medical problems in the feet.
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Preventing Effects of Diabetes in Our Population
Community health programmes can not only reduce incidence of Diabetes, they can also help to prevent the serious complications of this disease.
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A New Treatment for Premature Ejaculation?
Up to the end of 2008, no drugs had been approved for the treatment of premature ejaculation - which is the commonest male sexual complaint.
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Sexual Health Linked to General Health
Men should be made aware of the associations between male reproductive health and the chronic diseases that affect their general health and well being.
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An Explanation of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Economy Class Syndrome is the name commonly given to the symptoms of painful, swollen legs that can occur after spending long hours seated during a long plane flight
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Sri Lanka's Successful War on Terror Irks West
One of the few nations in modern times to militarily defeat a terrorist Movement, Sri Lanka now faces criticism by self-appointed guardians of Human Rights in the West.
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Bollywood Movies - Agents for Social Change?
Projected at a viewing audience of many millions, Indian movies are not just money spinners - they also have an important role in transforming outmoded values.
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How to Treat Diabetes
The Acronym DIABETES provides a useful way of remembering the basic ideas about how to manage Type II Diabetes Mellitus efficaciously
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Am I at Risk of Heart Disease?
About forty independent risk factors have been identified - each of which increases the chances of an individual developing heart disease
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How Do I Know if I Have Diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus is a progressive disease that develops when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin - or when the body cannot effectively use it insulin produces
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Understanding Premature Ejaculation
Premature Ejaculation refers to a man's loss of control over his ejaculation and the distress it causes him and his partner - NOT how long it takes for him to ejaculate!
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Prostate Cancer Screening Still a Controversy
Two recent studies from Europe and the US have not provided unequivocal evidence about whether prostate cancer screening helps - but the fault may be in the study designs
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UNHRC Vote - A Clash of Civilizations?
With the support of Asian, African and Latin America nations, voting at the special session of the UNHRC vindicated Sri Lanka in its successful war against terrorism.
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Visiting Burma (Myanmar)
The visitor to Myanmar - despite all the adverse publicity about its military rulers -will find a nation of gentle folk, awe-inspiring sights and great natural beauty
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How to Talk to Your Doctor
A recent study from Australia challenges some stereotypes about men seeking help from the medical profession.
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Using the Internet to Obtain Health Information
There is such a lot of information available on the Internet today - so how does one know which sites are authentic and which are not to be trusted?
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An Explanation of Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is much more serious than merely having a "Touch of Blood Sugar"!
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Heart Disease in the Third World
Heart attacks and strokes, once thought to be predominantly diseases of prosperous western societies, cause far more deaths in developing countries than AIDS does
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A Stroke Should be Considered a Brain Attack
The word Stroke is not a good description because it doesn't really convey the true meaning of what happens when a man gets a Stroke.
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Using Physicians as Risk Management Consultants
The role of the Family Doctor can be likened to that of a Risk Management Consultant when it comes to preventing the serious diseases to which Men are prone.
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No Time to Exercise
Exercise programmes are available to suit all kinds of bodies, all types of professions and all manner of health and fitness goals
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Eradicating Malaria Using Ancient Chinese Remedy
A Guanzhou medical team has used a drug derived from an old Chinese herbal remedy to significantly reduce the number of malaria cases on the Comoros island of Mohéli.
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How to Develop and Tone Muscles
Achieving muscle growth or firming up one's body requires dedication to a regular schedule of muscle building and cardiovascular exercise
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The Asoka Era Buddhist Shrine of Sanchi
Off India's beaten track in the central state of Madhya Pradesh is the World Heritage group of stupas dedicated to the Buddha in Sanchi
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An Explanation of the Dangers of Steroids
While taking steroid supplements can build up muscle, they are dangerous drugs that can cause harm to the body in various ways.
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An Explanation of Depression
Far more common than usually realised, Depression is a medical disease that affects approximately 20% of adults at sometime during their lives.
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Can Faith Heal?
A growing body of scientific evidence suggests there is more to healing than pills and scalpels. Religious faith, prayer and meditation are as important for good health.
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Sri Lanka's Devil Dancers
Just as his father and his grandfather before him, the Kattadiya performing a Devil Dance continues an ancient rite that his ancestors have perfected over the centuries
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Terrorist Attack Targets Sri Lanka's Cricketers
The terrorist attack by on the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore was a cowardly attack that stooped to attacking an innocent team of visiting sportsmen.
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Understanding How Mumps Causes Male Infertility
Permanent loss of fertility is rare, but up to a third of men who get this disease develop Mumps Orchitis,a consequence of which can be reduced formation of sperms.
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How Men can Deal with Low Back Pain
The vast majority of cases of acute low back pain are musculo-ligamentous in origin and can be effectively treated without resorting to Xrays or confining oneself to bed.
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An Explanation of Gout
Gout is not just a condition that affects overweight males who indulge in too much of rich food and red wine!
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Sri Lanka Cricketers - World Record Holders
Despite an ongoing civil war and lack of funds and facilities, Sri Lanka has consistently punched above its weight - and holds many enviable records in world cricket.
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An Explanation of Heart Failure
Managed properly, someone with heart failure can look forward to many years of good quality life - but if neglected, the condition can result in continuous poor health
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The International Appeal of Cricket
'Tis said British colonizers taking possession of some remote part of the world on behalf of their sovereign first planted a Union Jack - and then set up a cricket pitch!
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An explanation:Prostate Cancer and Gleason Score
American pathologist Donald Gleason devised a method to predict the potential of prostate cancers to grow and spread, thus identifying which methods of treatment to use
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The Rule of Threes for Healthy Men
A man who invests Time and Money to improve his physical fitness and his relationships does much better in life than devoting his hours to acquiring financial riches.
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Why Diabetic Men Should Control Blood Pressure
Results from the ADVANCE Study demonstrated a simple and effective way to save lives and reduce risk of premature death in Diabetics - just lower their blood pressure!
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Khajuraho Temple Sculptures: Exotica or Erotica?
To many Khajuraho brings to mind images of erotic sculptures in Indian temples - but this town in central India is more than the source of pornographic picture postcards
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Fit to be President
Three years short of his fiftieth birthday, America's new president sets an example of physical fitness and discipline for middle aged men all over the world
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How Men Can Prevent Diabetes
Over half the patients who develop kidney failure and require renal dialysis today are diabetics.
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Can Men be Both Healthy and Vegetarian?
Vegetarianism is a healthy and tasty option if you don't want to get your supply of protein hacked off the dead bodies of once living beings.
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Dying From a Broken heart
Men can actually suffer angina - or even an acute heart attack - through stress, and those going through bereavement and depression have an increased risk heart attack.
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Marriage and Longevity
"Marriage, if one will face the truth" observed Greek dramatist Menander in the 3rd century BCE "is an evil - but a necessary evil."
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Beyond a Boundary
James was himself a cricketer - a man who played with the legendary Learie Constantine - but his greatest gift to posterity was his ability as a cricket writer.
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Sri Lanka's Wildlife Parks
The arrival of Buddhism from India 2500 years ago brought with it a reverence for all living beings - and a royal decree establishing the world's first wildlife sanctuary
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Maimonides - Medical Advice for Modern Men
The advice given by this Jewish physician who was born in the Spanish city of Cordoba in 1135 is relevant even for the 21st century
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Understanding the Benefits of Circumcision
There has been considerable debate as to whether circumcision protects men - and their partners - from diseases. Recent research does indeed suggest that it does.
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Understanding Prostate Cancer
Cancer of the Prostate gland causes as many deaths in men today as Breast Cancer does in women - but society is much less aware of Prostate Cancer than Breast Cancer!
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Understanding How Viagra works
Medications for Erectile Dysfunction work essentially by causing Vasodilatation (increased blood flow) in the arteries supplying the penis.
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Understanding the Role of Your Doctor
Men should work in co-operation with their physicians to maintain good health, prevent serious ailments and detect dangerous diseases early while they are still curable.
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Sourav Ganguly - India's Dada - Retires
Sourav Ganguly inherited the captaincy of the Indian team when morale was at an ebb. He left it, 21 wins from 49 matches later, as India's most successful cricket captain
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Understanding Androgen Deficiency
Lack of adequate Testosterone (the male hormone, also known as Androgen) can result in a variety of ailments.
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An Explanation of Vasectomy
Vasectomy is an operation where the tubes carrying sperms from the testes are divided, so that the ejaculate (semen) from the penis does not contain any fertile sperm.
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Understanding Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Although men are reluctant to seek help for erection problems, these are much more common in the population than people think - and many cases are eminently treatable.
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Anil Kumble- India's Retiring Captain
India's most successful spin bowler Anil Kumble announced his retirement from Test cricket on 2nd November 2008 at the end of the Third Test match against Australia
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Top Tourist Sights in Granada
Granada, the world's most visited UNESCO World Heritage site, attracts over 7000 visitors daily - whose entrance fees bring in more than ten million Euros each year.
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Top Tourist Sights in Seville
Spain's fourth largest city, capital of Andalucia, birthplace of Roman emperors and inheritor of diverse cultures - Seville is one of Spain's most picturesque cities.
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Art Galleries of Madrid
Madrid's Prado Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection and Art Center of Queen Sophia constitute one of the world's greatest concentrations of fine art open to the public.
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SNAP Technique for Health
Many folk die prematurely from preventable diseases such as diabetes, heart attacks, strokes and cancers, that strike them down in the prime of their lives.
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Victoria's Secret Destinations
Tucked off the major highways in Australia's south-eastern state of Victoria are some of the prettiest places in the state, well worth the attention of touring visitors
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Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya
Built in the third century BC by Emperor Ashoka, this temple complex in Bihar state is a sacred site for the world's 300 million Buddhists
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Sukhothai and Ayuthya-Thailand's Former Capitals
Convenient day trips from Bangkok afford visitors the opportunity of experiencing Thailand's ancient Buddhist heritage.
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Things to See in Sri Lanka - the South Coast
Now is the time to take advantage of off season prices and a favourable exchange rate before the regular tourists fly in between November and February
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Overactive Bladder Can be Treated
Characterised by symptoms of Urgency (with or without Urge Incontinence), Frequency and Nocturia, OAB can be an embarrassing condition with advancing age
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A Travel Medicine Guide
Whether going on a two year contract to India or a two week holiday to Cambodia, it is important that first time visitors take adequate preventive measures
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A Visit to New Zealand
Travel to New Zealand, Land of the Long White Cloud, to tour a panorama of crystal clear lakes, snow-capped mountains, magnificent ski slopes and unspoiled wilderness
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India's Amazing Ajanta Caves
Centuries after the mortal creators of these masterpieces passed away, their immortal art and sculpture still evokes our admiration.
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Understanding the Risk of Diabetes
The fact that Diabetes is a disease where the body cannot handle sugar (glucose) is known but many are unaware that it is much more dangerous than just "High Blood Sugar"
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Dambulla and Sigiriya - Must See in Sri Lanka
The north-central plains of Sri Lanka house fascinating vestiges of an ancient Buddhist civilization
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An Explanation of Asthma
Asthma can be well controlled provided adequate precautions are taken - and those with asthma educate themselves about this condition.
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An Explanation of Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is one of commonest, yet most curable, cancers in young men provided it is detected early
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Minster Lovell in England's Cotswolds
The region around Oxford has some delightfully quaint and qunitessentially English villages
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Childhood's End: Sir Arthur Clarke
When Sir Arthur Clarke died this year at the age of ninety, it marked the passing away of one of the 20th century's most brilliant scientific minds.
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Italy's Cinque Terre National Park
The Italian Riviera, stretching from the northern port of Genova to the naval base of La Spezia to its south, has always been a popular tourist destination.
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Lucca - Italy's Medieval Walled City
A ninety minute train ride from Florence takes enterprising tourists to the beautiful old city of Lucca.
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An explanation of Prostate Disease
Symptoms - such as straining to pass urine, finding it difficult to start, a poor stream or a frequent need to pass urine at night - could all indicate prostate disease
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