Although there’s new evidence that low-fat diets might decrease serum testosterone in men, don’t go rushing out to grab some fries quiet yet. The study has yet to prove whether the reduction is clinically meaningful and the potential benefits of a low-fat diet may far outweigh a slight reduction in serum testosterone for men who … Continue reading Study: Low-fat Diets May Reduce Testosterone
Are white jeans still a thing? Are ripped jeans out of fashion? How do you ensure you’re not wearing “dad” jeans? These are just some of the questions men have when trying to upgrade (or downsize) their wardrobe. It’s understandable, considering the fashion staple is one of the most frequently worn items in your closet. … Continue reading Choosing the Right Jeans
Most men know that yoga can improve your flexibility, but the practice has a lot of other health benefits! Check out these seven addition reasons to consider adding yoga to your regular routine. It keeps your spinal disks supple. If you have a lot of back problems, talk to your doctor to find out if … Continue reading 7 Health Benefits of Yoga
According to new research, if you’ve jumped on the high protein bandwagon, you may be raising your risk for a heart attack. A team of researchers from Washington University School of Medicine has found that high protein diets might affect heart health by facilitating the buildup of arterial plaque. The study on high-protein diets The … Continue reading High Protein Diets May Raise Heart Attack Risk
Could a diabetes breakthrough come in the form of better technology and techniques? New research says yes. Innovations in microscopy Until recently, quality images of GLP1R—a receptor protein on beta cells—have been elusive. These specialized cells in the pancreas and some brain cells produce insulin, making them vital to diabetes researchers. But because of the … Continue reading Microscopy Breakthrough Will Aid Diabetes Research
Think you’re fine to indulge on the weekends as long as you stick to eating healthy the other days? A new study has found that it’s vital to maintain a regular eating schedule on the weekends in order to prevent obesity. Weekend eating and BMI A study published in the journal Nutrients looked at data … Continue reading Irregular Eating on Weekend Tied to Higher BMI
If you’ve got a tight calf muscle and need some good stretches, check out this list of options to try before your next workout. The towel stretch Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front. Grasping both ends of a hand towel (not a full-size bath towel), toss the center of the … Continue reading Stretches for a Tight Calf Muscle
Even if you’ve heard of arugula, you probably don’t know the many health benefits of this cruciferous vegetable. Arugula comes from the same family as kale, broccoli and Brussels sprouts and has similar dietary benefits, including the following: Reduced diabetes risk Quite a few studies have found that arugula appears to reduce your risk of … Continue reading Benefits of Adding Arugula to Your Diet
In recent years, kale has been the butt of jokes when people poke fun at eating healthy. While the jokes may hint that kale isn’t tasty, many people find it delicious and everyone can benefit from this superfood’s nutrient-packed profile. Among other things, this leafy green contains fiber, vitamin C, calcium, iron, vitamin K and … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Add Kale to Your Diet
Fermented soy products, such as miso and natto, are becoming more popular in Western cultures in recent years. Now, Japanese researchers have concluded that fermented soy products might reduce mortality risk. A study on fermented soy products The researchers looked at data from nearly 93,000 men and women between the ages of 45 and 74. … Continue reading Why Add Fermented Soy Products to Your Diet?
