Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, has an overall risk for one in 22 men. It’s the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths for both genders, and unfortunately, it’s a tricky disease to catch early because it’s tied in with the complex digestive system. Here are the symptoms of cancer that both men and … Continue reading 6 Symptoms of Colon Cancer
Did you know that about one-third of infertility issues come from men? Another one-third come from women, with the final one-third being due to both people, other factors of unknown causes. Unless you’ve tried to donate sperm or conceive a child, you may not know if you’re infertile. And while some causes of infertility create … Continue reading Symptoms and Causes of Infertility in Men
Controlling your blood sugar is a vital part of lowering your risk for developing type 2 diabetes and a new study has found that restricted meal times may help. More specifically, the research determined that consuming meals within a 9-hour window—regardless of other dietary changes—may help manage blood sugar levels. Controlling men’s blood sugar Although … Continue reading Why You Should Set Meal Times to Control Blood Sugar
Have you been living on protein shakes to build muscle mass? A new study has found that they may not be that safe—especially with long-term use. The research on shakes promising to build muscle mass A team from the University of Sydney looked at mice who were fed a diet high in branched-chain amino acids … Continue reading Be Cautious of Shakes to Build Muscle Mass
When you have an upset stomach or just had surgery, you need foods you can digest easily. Sometimes, healthier foods—like those that are high in fiber—may be too hard to digest compared to simpler carbs. Likewise, fatty foods might taste good, but they can take longer to break down, making your digestive system worker harder. … Continue reading 6 Foods You Can Digest Easily
Although the correlation between having diabetes and developing cancer has been found in previous research, a new study indicates that the risk is different for men and women. Diabetes and cancer risk—by gender A group of Chinese researchers used the medical data from a large Chinese cohort. The looked at the information for 410,191 adults … Continue reading Diabetes Linked to Cancer Risk by Your Sex
Did you ever dream your sugar cravings could be kept under control with a computer game? A team from Drexel University’s College of Arts and Sciences did, so they set out to create a new approach to help people addicted to sugar decrease their intake. Sugar on the brain The researchers knew that brain-training games … Continue reading Cut Back on Sugar With a Computer Game?
Just as your digestion can get messed up when you chow down on certain foods, it can also be boosted by eating fermented foods. That’s because the process of fermentation involves microbes—like yeast and bacteria—to preserve the ingredients. It’s these sugar-eating microorganisms that can help keep your gut healthy. How fermented foods help Serving as … Continue reading 5 Benefits of Fermented Foods
If you’re trying to build muscle, supplements—such as creatine and protein—can help. But it’s vital that you use them in moderation and at the right level of training. When to add muscle-building supplements If you’re a beginner to weightlifting, don’t worry about adding supplements. You’re likely to automatically build muscle quickly after you start resistance … Continue reading The Best Muscle-building Supplements
In a new study from a team at the University of Michigan found that neither moderate- or high-intensity exercise benefits depression in women—only men. The researchers looked at sleep patterns and exercise for over 1,100 students at Beijing University in China. Previous studies on depression This was somewhat surprising, as various studies have indicated that … Continue reading Exercise May Reduce Depression in Men Only
