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It can be a lot of fun, and it can make you sweat – but does sex really constitute a good workout? Many of us wonder whether enough hours spent in the bedroom might replace hours spent in the gym. The answer to this question is complicated, and largely depends on the specifics of your individual love-making situation. Continue reading
Are you looking to pamper your valentine with a special evening, while still remaining health-conscious? The delicious combination of dark chocolate truffles and a glass of red wine offer the perfect recipe for a romantic evening, with wellness benefits to boot. According to Susan Ofria, a registered dietician at Loyola University, “red wine and dark chocolate have positive components that are actually good for your heart.” Continue reading
You can buy a set of Austin Powers misshapen teeth for $9, but considering what they tell you about that Mike Myers character, you might not want to go there. Men in their 30s with erection problems (Austin couldn’t sustain it with the seductive Ivana Humpalot) are three times more likely to have chronic gum inflammation, periodontitis, than fellas that age without dysfunction. Continue reading
A record was set at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. More than 150,000 condoms were given to athletes (50,000 more than in Beijing). Continue reading
When Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Brunnhilde (in the opera “Siegfried”) are brought to life with the magic of a kiss, well, that’s not so far-fetched. The biological and psychological shifts that hugs, kisses and makin’ whoopee trigger are good for the body and soul. Continue reading
The amount of sex we have varies from person to person. However, recent studies have suggested that there are many benefits to regular sex that go beyond simply feeling good and all sexed up. Continue reading
If you find yourself saying “not tonight,” it might be the fault of what you are eating. Low libido has become a serious problem for many couples and research has shown that much of it is related to daily diet habits. So if you want to up your mojo and liven up your nights, avoid these libido killing foods! Continue reading
It would be hard to heat up your love life if, after “50 First Dates” with the same guy, your amnesia made it impossible to remember who you’d met, or even what you thought of him. But, unlike Drew Barrymore’s character Lucy Whitmore, most women who struggle with what they consider inadequate desire can reboot their libido with smart medicine and a menu of tasty turn-ons. And there’s nothing unusual about this issue: 30 percent of women report feeling this way at some point. Continue reading
In an effort to understand the decline in the quality of sperm in recent decades, researchers at the University of Cordoba have published a study examining the effects of exercise and diet on sperm mobility. The study found that men who engage in at least regular moderate exercise have much stronger sperm than men who are sedentary. Continue reading
The premise of the sitcom “Empty Nest” was that it’s hard to keep the nest empty; Dr. Harry Weston wished … Keep Reading
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