New research presented at the Society of Integrative Oncology’s 12th International Conference indicates that yoga may help men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer by alleviating some of the side effects and helping them maintain their quality of life. Yoga’s benefits for other ailments It’s not the first time yoga has been touted for its … Continue reading Men With Prostate Cancer May Benefit From Yoga
A new study about sleep published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism looked at the data from 788 healthy European men and women aged 30 to 60 years old as part of the “European Relationship between Insulin Sensitivity and Cardiovascular Disease” (EGIR-RISC) study. The link between sleep and insulin They looked at factors … Continue reading Too Much or Too Little Sleep Increases Diabetes Risk
A study on testosterone and buying preferences found evidence of a biological cause for men’s consumer purchase decisions related to “status” brands. The link between testosterone and brand choices The paper, which was published in the journal Nature Communications, focused on a placebo-controlled experiment in which men of similar socioeconomic backgrounds and ages were put … Continue reading Testosterone Influences Men’s Buying Choices
Although both men and women can suffer from a stroke—when the blood can’t get to the brain, causing brain cells to die. But men may experience different symptoms than woman, and stroke symptoms may occur more often in men. Strokes in men vs. women Strokes are actually more common in women, and more likely to … Continue reading Stroke’s Warning Signs Different for Men vs. Women
While some doctors argue that you can be “fat but fit,” other medical health professionals say that claim about obesity is misleading. New research published the International Journal of Epidemiology has found that regardless of their level of aerobic fitness, men who maintain a “normal” weight are at a lower mortality risk than obese men … Continue reading Aerobic Fitness Doesn’t Counteract Obesity Issues
Most people think of women getting urinary tract infections (UTIs), but men can get them too. They’re caused by bacteria in the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra. Only about 3% of men get UTIs, but when they do, it’s often more complicated than when women get them. UTIs are also more likely to spread to … Continue reading Urinary Tract Infections in Men
A new study from the U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre in India has found that going gray before 40 and male pattern baldness put men at a five-time greater risk for heart disease than other men. The risk is even higher than the heart disease risk from obesity. The study of baldness … Continue reading Baldness, Premature Gray Raise Heart Disease Risk
Most men don’t get enough fiber, and even those who do may be consuming it incorrectly. The trick is to spread out your consumption throughout the day. Eating too much in one sitting can wreak havoc on your digestive tract. That’s because fiber is the carb component of plant-based foods that’s neither absorbed or digested … Continue reading Recommended Fiber Intake for Men
Want to live longer? A new research report from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health says studied data from 44,354 men over 27 years (and 78,865 women over 30 years) and found that adapting these five can lengthen life at age 50 by 12 years for men. Quit Smoking You’ve heard it before, … Continue reading Want to live longer? Add 12 Years With These Habits
If you’ve got allergies, antihistamines may feel like a saving grace. But if you’re trying to have kids, you may want to consider the effects on your testicles. The link between antihistamines and fertility issues A new study published in the journal Reproduction found a link between antihistamines and impaired testicular function in animals. According … Continue reading Is Your Allergy Medicine Hurting Your Testicles?
