Men's Health
Healthy Additions to Your Daily Diet
Some Foods Can Reduce Risk for Heart Disease, Other Ailments
According to a report from the American Heart Association Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Committee, heart disease figured to cost the United States in excess of $315 billion in 2010 alone. While there's no single cause of heart disease, a person's lifestyle can greatly reduce or increase his or her risk for heart disease.
One of the best ways a man or woman can reduce the risk for heart disease is to watch what he or she eats. A poor diet can cause obesity and high cholesterol and increase a person's risk for diabetes. In a 2008 report, the National Center for Health Statistics noted that 33.9 percent of adults in the United States could qualify as overweight or obese in 2005-06. In addition, high blood pressure affected 30.5 percent of adults during that same time period. Being overweight or obese and having high blood pressure are risk factors for heart disease, and all can be controlled by adults who commit to changing their diets.
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The Economy Could Be Affecting Your Sleep Patterns
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate continued to hover around 9 percent as recently as February of this year. With more than 13 million people still unemployed, the impact of unemployment remains fresh on the minds of many. Forced lifestyle changes, home foreclosures and families fighting to stay together are just a few of many well-known side effects of a poor economy that is only gradually recovering. » Read More
Battle the Burn
How to Prevent Razor Burn
Most men have had at least one uncomfortable encounter with razor burn. Razor burn occurs after shaving and can be uncomfortable and lead to razor bumps. The bumps can be red and are typically accompanied by ingrown hairs. » Read More
Did You Know?
According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the prostate is not essential for life. Instead, the role of the prostate seems to be to supply substances that facilitate fertilization. Enzymes like PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, are used to loosen up semen to help the sperm reach the egg during intercourse.» Read More
Important health screenings for men
Health screenings are important for men of all ages. Whether you're a young man, middle-aged or enjoying your golden years, screening tests are an important part of staying healthy. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality offers the following screening test guidelines for men hoping to stay as healthy as possible as they age.» Read More
How statin drugs work
Many people find that diet and exercise alone may not be effective in lowering cholesterol levels, particularly low density lipoprotein (LDL), which is commonly referred to as "bad" cholesterol. When too much LDL circulates in the blood, it can mix with other substances and eventually form a thick, hard deposit that builds up on the wall of arteries.» Read More