Looking to buy shoes for running, squash or hiking? It’s important that you know the difference between the categories, how to find a properly fitting pair of shoes for the type of exercise you’ll be doing and how often to replace them. Consider these tips: Choose a category Athletic shoes can be groups into three … Continue reading Choosing the Right Shoes for Exercise
Grooming can feel like an endless chore, especially for men with excessively fast-growing hair. But regular maintenance is necessary to look (and smell!) attractive and professional, not to mention that some types of grooming—such as brushing and flossing—can keep your mouth, gums and heart healthy! Brush up on some basic tips to help you looking … Continue reading Basic Grooming Tips for Men
High-fat foods are not necessarily your enemy. Your body needs fat to help with things like memory, hormone function and nutrient absorption. High-fat foods also contribute to a feeling of fullness and they can slow down the digestion of carbohydrates. The key is to understand which high-fat foods (such as those containing polyunsaturated fats and … Continue reading 7 High-fat Foods You Don’t Need to Avoid
Losing belly fat can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. If you’ve put on a few pounds (or more) around your abdomen, it’s important to know that excess belly fat can increase your risk for a lot of health concerns, including heart attacks, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, color cancer, asthma and Alzheimer’s. … Continue reading Tips to Lose Belly Fat
First off, what is apple cider vinegar? It is a type of vinegar that is made in a two-step fermentation process. Apples are used and crushed and combined with yeast to convert the sugar in the apples to alcohol. Bacteria is then added to ferment the alcohol into acetic acid. One Tablespoon of Apple Cider … Continue reading Apple Cider Vinegar is good for weight loss
A new study has found that the pigment found in some fruits and vegetables may help decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research from Northumbria University in the UK found that when ingested in high quantities, anthocyanin, the pigment that gives produce its red, purple and blue color, reduced the risk of developing coronary heart … Continue reading Natural Pigment May Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk
High blood pressure is a concern for many American men, but new research indicates that blue light may provide a safe and cost-effective alternative to medication. Reducing blood pressure without drugs A study from the University of Surrey in the UK and Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf in Germany determined that blue light exposure appears to … Continue reading Blue Light May Decrease Blood Pressure
There’s great news on the cancer front! A team of researchers from Japan and New Zealand has found that the Seneca Valley virus appears to kill cancer cells while sparing healthy cells. Understanding virotherapy’s work in killing cancer Using biotechnology to turn viruses into the anti-disease agent, scientists have been able to use the Seneca … Continue reading Virotherapy May Eventually Cure Cancer
Enjoying gambling responsibility can be a fun recreational activity. But new research indicates that the lights and sounds that go with a win on slot machines might increase your likelihood of making risky decisions that can lead to a gambling addiction. A new study on gambling Two researchers from the University of British Columbia set … Continue reading Gambling Behavior Increased by Sounds and Lights
While most men know that smoking cigarettes are the No. 1 leading preventable death in our country, a new study has found that hookah smoking isn’t necessarily a safe alternative. The study on smoking New research from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Nursing examined 30 healthy young adults for a hookah smoking … Continue reading How Hookah Smoking Harms Blood Vessels
