There’s new evidence that a commonly prescribed diabetes drug, metformin, may also help promote healthy aging. A diabetes drug’s anti-aging effects Previous research found that metformin might help a variety of conditions, including cancer, obesity, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome. The diabetes drug also appears to have the ability to … Continue reading Diabetes Drug Has Anti-Aging Effects
New research has found that, for people with diabetes, eating to match your biological clock may be more beneficial. Standard diabetes advice It’s common for doctors to advice type 2 diabetes to eat smaller, more frequent meals at regular intervals; up to six times per day. But this approach has been known to cause problems, … Continue reading Eating to Match Biological Clock May Help Diabetes
A new home urine test for prostate cancer could make diagnosing the disease faster, easier, less embarrassing and more accurate than a digital rectal exam, biopsy or in-office urine samples. A simple urine test A team of researchers from the University of East Anglia wanted to create an at-home prostate cancer test that would allow … Continue reading Home Urine Test for Prostate Cancer
As a nutrient, choline supports a variety of functions, including metabolism and cellular growth. Although your body can produce some choline, most of it needs to come from your diet. Depending on your sex and age, your adequate intake for choline can vary. For adult men, your ideal intake is about 550 mg per day. … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Choline
Do you consider yourself an athlete? If you’re like many men who try to stay in peak physical condition, you know that your diet may not always provide you with the vitamins and supplements you need to maintain proper energy and health. Here are some of the top nutritional supplements and vitamins to consider adding … Continue reading Important Supplements and Vitamins for Athletes
Cilantro isn’t just a tasty addition to your homemade salsa. Research has showed that it has some significant health benefits, making it a worthy plant to add to soups, salads, curries and other dishes. Here are some of the reasons to consider making cilantro a staple in your spice rack or refrigerator. Antifungal Although more … Continue reading The 411 on Cilantro
Most people have heard of obstructive sleep apnea but may not realize there are things they can do at home to help themselves or their partner. This disruptive issue occurs when the upper airways become completely or partially blocked and the muscles at the back of the throat relax so much that the person has … Continue reading Home Remedies for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
If you’ve ever sprained your ankle during a workout, you know it can be not only painful, but also debilitating. From rest and physical therapy to icing and wrapping your ankle in an ace bandage, a sprain can be a pain in more ways than one. What’s a sprain exactly? If you’ve got a mild … Continue reading How to Heal an Exercise-Induced Sprained Ankle
When you’re sick, working out may feel like the last thing you’d want to do. And while it’s a myth that you can sweat out illnesses by working out intensely, studies have shown that moderate exercise may help reduce the severity and length of common illnesses. When working out can make things worse There are … Continue reading Working Out When You’re Sick May Be Helpful
It’s not uncommon for some people to get headaches after they exercise, at least once in a while, especially if they haven’t been drinking enough fluids. Dehydration is pretty easy to detect, even for the layperson, because you’ll often feel thirsty, dizzy or fatigued. In addition, you may notice that you’re producing less urine or … Continue reading Causes of Headaches After Exercise
