According to a new study, people with higher levels of iron are at a greater risk of having a stroke. Iron and strokes The researchers at Imperial College London found that people with “genetically determined higher” iron levels were at a greater risk of strokes that result from a blood clot or other obstacle traveling … Continue reading Excess Iron Raises Stroke Risk
For men whose depression hasn’t responded to medication, there may be an explanation: scientist have identified three new subtypes and one of them is drug-resistant. Research on new types of depression Researchers at the Neural Computation Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University looked at the data of 134 people, 50% … Continue reading 3 New Subtypes of Depression Identified
If you’re headed to a formal event and have decided to invest in a tuxedo, spend the money to get a good one! As an adult, you’ve likely stopped growing (at least upwards!) and will probably make good use of it over the next few years. The 411 on Tuxedos Buying a tuxedo can be … Continue reading Tips for Choosing a Tuxedo
Energy drinks can feel like a life-saver for mid-day slumps or late-night deadlines. But a new study has found that even one single energy drink could harm your blood vessels’ function. The Study on Energy Drinks For many men, reaching for a jolt of caffeine from a sport drink is a regular coping method for … Continue reading Just One Energy Drink May Harm Blood Vessels
If your high blood pressure has been hard to treat, it may be due to an accumulation of lead in your outer layer of shin bone. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that this interesting link may lead to new treatments in high blood pressure that is drug-resistant. The link … Continue reading An Unlikely Cause of Drug-Resistant High Blood Pressure
For men who like to stay on top of men’s fashion trends, here’s a list of some of style “must-haves” for 2019. Neon: From bright yellows and hot pinks, fluorescents are back from their height of fashion popularity (circa 1985), but now they’re incorporated into all facets of men’s wear. Look for them in dress … Continue reading 2019 Trends in Men’s Fashion
Can eating organic foods really lower your risk of cancer? A new study seems to point to “yes,” at least for produce. And as you’ll read, “produce” doesn’t just include the standard fruits and vegetables. A study on cancer and organic food A team of researchers took data from the French NutriNet-Sante cohort, which included … Continue reading Eating Organic Produce May Lower Cancer Risk
A new study indicates that being obese might not just affect the severity of the flu, but also how the virus spreads to others. Obesity and the flu Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public Health found that obesity appears to affect how long it takes a person to shed influenza A virus … Continue reading Obese People With Flu May Be Contagious Longer
Researchers have created a new compound to treat prostate cancer that has been hard to reach with other options. How the compound targets prostate cancer A team at New York University School of Medicine developed a compound called cyclic peptoids that target areas that lead to the multiplication of cancer cells. Compared to untreated cells, the new … Continue reading New Treatment for Resistant Prostate Cancer
Do work deadlines stress you out? Are your co-workers driving you crazy? Is your work load overwhelming? If so transcendental meditation might help. A study on meditation Researchers at the Center for Wellness and Achievement in Education recently performed a randomized controlled trial to see if transcendental meditation could help alleviate the symptoms of workplace … Continue reading Transcendental Meditation May Help Stress
