Men who are heavy alcohol users are at least twice as likely to be diagnosed with high-grade prostate cancer than those who engage in less heavy drinking. That’s the word from researchers at the University of California San Francisco. High-grade prostate cancer (Gleason score of 8, 9, or 10) is more aggressive than lower grade…
Are you climbing the corporate ladder, struggling to maintain your social status, and experiencing lots of stress as a result? A new study in monkeys suggests a link between improvement in social status and changes in gene expression involved in immune response, suggesting a change in social status may affect your health. It’s well accepted…
Pygeum, an herbal remedy derived from the bark of the Pygeum africanum tree, has been used since ancient times to treat bladder problems. Pygeum contains a variety of active components, including the phytosterols beta-sitosterol and campesterol. Phytosterols have anti-inflammatory effects, which make them helpful in prostate biopsy recovery. Pygeum also has two other components–ursolic acid…
You may be familiar with the idea that some men, when they develop the flu, tend to exaggerate or embellish upon their symptoms, perhaps in an attempt to garner sympathy and lots of extra attention. This tendency has also been referred to as man flu or “wimpy man” syndrome. However, what if men actually do…
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a perennial plant that is native to Europe, western North America, Asia, and northern Africa. The plant gets its name from the fact it has hollow stinging hairs on its stems and leaves that inject histamine and other chemicals into people and animals that make contact with it. The plant…
You’ve probably heard jokes or perhaps even told a few about getting prostate tests or going for a prostate cancer screening. But considering that one in six men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, getting a prostate test is no laughing matter. Let’s face it: people poke fun at the prostate…
Are flavonoid-rich foods like berries, apples, and tea a regular part of your diet? If not, it’s time to include them, as a new study from Harvard shows these phytonutrients can reduce a man’s risk—but not a woman’s—of developing Parkinson’s disease by about 40%. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease diagnosed in 50,000 to 60,000 people…
To improve exercise, exercise performance, and recovery after working out, men frequently try various things. Some of their choices include natural supplements, stretching, and massage. A new review article suggests acupuncture may improve exercise and the recovery process postexercise. Acupuncture as therapy Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine method that has gained much acceptance in…
The 10 worst foods for men may surprise you. Many of them are in your cabinets right now. You may have eaten some today. What you are about to read may shock you about American foods. Don’t worry, for every don’t we have a do. So while these 10 worst foods may not be on…
Risk factors for Alzheimers have a lot to do with age, genetics, and heart health. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. It causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimers is not a normal part of aging, and it worsens over time. Symptoms usually develop slowly but eventually get severe enough to…
People turn to meat substitutes for a variety of reasons, which may or may not include health factors, such as the absence of cholesterol, low to no saturated fat, a good source of nutrients and fiber, and avoidance of hormones, antibiotics, and steroids found in many animal products. Other reasons that can coexist with health…
There might not be a food that gets picked on more than red meat. “I don’t eat red meat” is almost like a badge of nutritional honor, in some circles. The World Health Organization spent a couple of years reviewing over 800 studies before releasing, in October of 2015, a fairly brief summary that linked…
Blood pressure, or hypertension, is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. High blood pressure increases the heart’s workload and can damage the arteries. Long-term hypertension that is not controlled can increase one’s risk of stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease. Untreated high blood pressure is a risk factor for…
