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
For men with a history of Alzheimer’s in their family, it can be worrisome to think that there’s no cure. It’s also disheartening to know that by the time symptoms emerge, the disease is already damaging tissues. But new research has led scientists to believe that certain psychiatric symptoms may serve as early markers of … Continue reading Psychiatric Symptoms May Be Present in Early Alzheimer’s
If anxiety keeps you from falling asleep, you have may have tried lavender tea, lotion and or bubble bath. A new study says you may be onto something, as lavender appears to calm you down by stimulating the nose to pass signals to the brain. How lavender’s oil helps Researchers in Japan studied the effects … Continue reading Lavender May Help Your Anxiety
For men who are lactose intolerant or just trying to cut back on or avoid dairy products in their diet, there are plenty of alternatives. Here are some dairy-free options worth trying. Alternatives to cow’s milk If you’re using to pouring a cup of whole milk on your cereal but are ready to give dairy … Continue reading Replacing Dairy in Your Diet
The Keto Diet (short for “ketogenic) may do more than help people lose weight. A new study has found that it may also fight cognitive decline. What is a keto diet? The short answer is that a keto diet is low in carbs, high in fat and provides plenty of protein. The idea is to … Continue reading Keto Diet May Keep Brain Healthy and Young
The right tie can make or break your outfit. Whether you’re pairing it with a suit or a simple dress shirt and khakis, a tie is a front-facing accessory that makes a statement about your style. Choosing a style Bowties can be perfect for formal events, but some men choose them for everyday wear to … Continue reading Choosing the Right Tie
To reduce your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, you’ll want to replace the saturated fats in your diet with unsaturated fats. But when it comes to oil, a new study says olive oil may not be your best choice. Instead, opt for seed oils. The best seed oils Researchers at the German Institute of Human Nutrition … Continue reading Watching Your Cholesterol? Choose Seed Oils
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that low blood sodium levels—especially in older men—may be a risk factor for cognitive decline. Hyponatremia and Cognitive Decline In the new study, researchers analyzed the data from 5,435 healthy men over the age of 65 to see if low blood sodium levels, known … Continue reading Low Blood Sodium Linked to Cognitive Decline
