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It’s the middle of the night, and you’re fast asleep. Suddenly, you wake up, jumping out of bed and rushing to the bathroom. But when you get there, you find that even though you definitely have the urge to pee, it’s really difficult to get started. If you’re an older man, this scenario may be all too familiar. You’re experiencing what’s known as lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as…
It’s no secret that men’s testosterone levels plummet with age, leaving many men with low libido and sexual dysfunction. Even worse, low testosterone is associated with everything from poor heart health and blood clots to memory problems and disease-causing inflammation. This has many men in their 40s and 50s turning to testosterone therapy, despite its risks. However, according to a study from the University of Western Australia which delved into…
Did you know that changing the position of your body can influence your blood pressure? That’s why a nurse will ask you to uncross your legs when getting a reading at the doctor’s office But I’m talking about taking your blood pressure seated versus lying down. Usually, the autonomic nervous system regulates blood pressure in different body positions. However, one team of researchers notes gravity can cause blood to pool…
It didn’t take long into our indoctrination with COVID-19 to learn it was more than just a respiratory virus capable of doing lung damage. Looking back, researchers have been able to see the dangers the virus holds for the heart, which can lead to long-term damage and even death. Now, researchers may have finally discovered why in a study that has proven that COVID strikes at the very power source…
Which is more important to you: having the “perfect” body or living a long and healthy life? That’s the kind of question that can make you go hmmm… because if you listen to the fitness and diet gurus, you probably think that amounts to one in the same. After all, a healthy weight equates to a healthy body and that should equate to a longer life. But how you get…
You probably get a yearly checkup at your doctor’s office. But when was the last time you had your eyes examined? As we age, several conditions can degrade our eyesight. Glaucoma is one of these conditions. Right now, there are more than three million Americans, aged 40 and older, affected by glaucoma. It subjects your optic nerve to damage that, if left untreated, can blind you. And new research has…
About 25 percent of Americans have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition caused by a buildup of more than normal amounts of fat in the liver. Having high cholesterol, high blood pressure, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes or being overweight can increase the risk of the disease. A majority of people with NAFLD have simple fatty liver, a condition where there’s fat in the liver but little or no inflammation…
Starting your day with a smoothie can be a great way to boost the health of your heart and your brain. After all, the flavonols found in fruits and vegetables have been found to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by almost 50 percent. And thanks to their power to lower blood pressure and protect the heart and blood vessels, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has even issued a…
Certain diseases inarguably affect women disproportionately compared to men. One of the worst is chronic fatigue syndrome or CFS. It’s an illness that leaves many women with overwhelming fatigue, no matter how much rest they might get. It can bring with it symptoms ranging from the inability to concentrate to pain, dizziness and trouble sleeping. Sadly, according to the world’s largest study of the disease, women aren’t just more likely…
Over the past few years, I’ve found that frequently washing my hands and disinfecting surfaces around my home seems to have cut down on the number of colds or bugs I get. It’s a habit I started during the pandemic — and it just stuck. That’s a good thing… Because it seems the pandemic also spurred on some new habits for scientists too — like diving into research that shows…