Diabetes Could Dampen Your Sex Life If You’re Not Healthy About It
Most people know that high blood sugar can lead to diabetes. Diabetes affects almost every system in the body, including the kidneys, heart and eyes. However, many people with the health condition may not understand how diabetes can impact sexual function. Nerve Damage High blood glucose levels can cause damage to nerve endings. Often, this is experienced with neuropathy symptoms in...
High Choline Diet Increases Risk of Prostate Cancer by 70%
Prostate cancer is one of the leading illnesses in men. Although this form of cancer can be treated if it is detected early, preventing the cancer from developing in the first place is a better option. In a study recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers discovered that diet has a substantial impact on development of...
Does Your Brain Perceive Your Body Differently Than Others Do?
Can't tear yourself away from cataloging your imperfections in front of the mirror? The source of your problem may be a visual processing error in the brain. Pathological preoccupation with perceived defects in one's appearance is known as body dysmorphic disorder. Sufferers often lose the ability to see the entire self that the supposedly defective parts fit into. (Someone with a...
Everything You Need to Do to Revolutionize Your Body Today
Q: My doc says I'm headed for type 2 diabetes if I don't do something to get in shape. I don't mind the gym, so what's the best plan? - Fred G., Buffalo, N.Y. A: We're glad you asked, Fred. Turns out that what you do at the gym can revolutionize your future, preventing everything from heart attack to kidney...
Keep Your Mind Sharp and Body Trim by Avoiding These 5 Food Felons
What do Geena Davis (IQ 140), James Woods (IQ 189), and Marilyn vos Savant (IQ 186) have in common besides genius-level brains? Trim, healthy bodies to keep their thinking-machines working smoothly well into old age. Keeping your innards healthy keeps your intellect sharp. Over 10 years, resolving eight minor complaints (like sinus or skin problems, foot and ankle conditions and...
Happy Autumn! Plant These Regional Veggies on the First Day of Fall
Growing your own garden is a great way to save money on your grocery budget and reduce the levels of pesticides your family is exposed to from conventionally grown crops. Vegetable gardens are a great way to teach your children how to have a healthy relationship with both the environment and their food. Planting and tending an organic garden...
Obesity Begins in the Womb
For pregnant mothers, the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet is never greater. Recent research indicates that even for mothers who are overweight during their pregnancy, eating a healthy diet can help their child avoid becoming obese later in life. Setting the Tone Early Researchers at Baylor University School of Medicine found that mothers who eat diets even moderately low...
Belly Fat More Dangerous Than Hip & Thigh Fat
In a study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers found that where a person stores fat in their body can determine whether or not they will develop diabetes in the future...
Does He Fall Asleep First After Sex?
The stereotype of men is that they almost always fall asleep first after sex. However, recent research shows that while this may be a stereotype, it is largely a fallacy when it comes to real life between couples. The Need for Bonding Falling asleep after sex is normal. Often, it is an indication of satisfaction with sexual activity and the result...
6 Easy Tricks to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer
The American Institute for Cancer Research is doing everything they can to slash cancer rates in the country. Here’s what they have to say about how you can cut your risk of colon cancer through the choices you make every day. If current trends continue, one in twenty Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer over the course of his/her...
