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Vitamin D and Men’s Health
Vitamin D is sometimes referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” because exposure to sunlight is the main catalyst for our bodies to manufacture Vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential to both women’s and men’s health.
Vitamin D allows the body to better absorb calcium, a mineral necessary for optimum bone health. Because Vitamin D can be [...]
Increased Risk of Stroke for Migraine Sufferers
11. March 2010
According to a recent study from Johns Hopkins, suggests that migraine sufferers have an increased risk for stroke later in life. What’s interesting is that the risk is further increased if the migraine sufferer experiences an aura before the headache strikes.
It’s unknown why migraines increase the risk for stroke later in life. It’s not that [...]
Lowering Stroke Risk with Folic Acid
11. March 2010
Research finds that getting enough folic acid in your diet with or without supplements can lower your risk of stroke and in some people, heart disease. However, it’s important to note that other studies have found that people who took in too much folic acid actually increased their risk for heart disease. So, what can [...]
Continue reading...Sun Block Can Block Your Absorption of Vitamin D
10. March 2010
Every summer, you hear how important it is to wear your sun block so you don’t suffer from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. However, the very same sun block that is supposed to keep you safe is also affecting your ability to absorb vitamin D from the sun, which could cause vitamin [...]
Continue reading...Whole Grains Can Lower Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
9. March 2010
You’ve probably heard many times that whole grains are good for your health, but now a recent study shows that it can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes.
The study found that people who ate at least two servings of brown rise each week were less likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes compared to [...]
Masturbation and Sex Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk
8. March 2010
Dr. Polyxeni Dimitropoulou of the University of Cambridge conducted a study that yielded some interesting results. It focused on the early sexual activity of men diagnosed with prostate cancer.
About the Study
The study took prostate cancer diagnosed men and asked them a series of questions about their sexual activity in their twenties, thirties and forties. Some [...]
Is it Sinus or is Something Else Causing My Headaches?
5. March 2010
Sinus headaches occur as a result of fluid buildup in the sinus cavities of the face and head. The excess fluid exerts pressure on nerve endings, causing pain. Sinus cavities are located in the forehead and nose area of the face. Because of their location, it is not unusual to feel the pain of sinus headaches [...]
Continue reading...Earthquakes Increase Risk for Mesothelioma
5. March 2010
With the recent earthquakes in California (January 9), Haiti and Chile, many people are trying to pick up the pieces of the devastation this natural disaster has caused. The death tolls for Haiti and Chile are unremarkable, and the aftereffects of such a grand event may be experienced for many years to come. One of [...]
Continue reading...Hank Gathers 20th Anniversary Death: Beta Blockers, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Athletes
4. March 2010
Many people still remember what they were doing the day that Hank Gathers collapsed on the court of a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This star basketball player wasn’t the typical idea of someone would suffer from a heart disorder. He was big, strong and athletic. No one would have ever thought that one day as he was [...]
Continue reading...How Many Stages of Mesothelioma Are There?
3. March 2010
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that can occur anywhere there is mesothelial tissue, a lining that is found on certain organs in the body. Primary locations of mesothelial tissue are the lungs and abdominal organs, although it can be present in other areas, also. Mesothelioma has been linked to asbestos exposure.
At present, there [...]
13. March 2010
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