Most men don’t get enough vitamins and minerals from their diet and some choose to supplement with multivitamins. But how do you choose which ones to purchase? For the most part, brand names are less important than knowing what the look for based on your lifestyle, age, diet and other factors. Choosing a multivitamin for … Continue reading Necessary Vitamins and Minerals for Men
New research has found that a poor diet may cause insomnia. If you love your sleep, you may want to change what you’re eating. The research on insomnia A team of scientists looked at the data from 53,000+ people to see if there was a link between insomnia and dietary choices. They found that foods … Continue reading What You Eat Could Cause Insomnia
For most of us, getting too much sleep is rare, but you should know that doing so can raise your risk of stroke by 85%. How excess sleep can hurt New research published in Neurology has linked excessive sleep and daytime naps to a greater stroke risk. A team from China looked at data from … Continue reading Study: Too Much Sleep Raises Stroke Risk
So, you want your wardrobe to look like you have a sense of style, but you don’t know where to start? Check out these 4 style tips for men who want to dress like they know what they’re doing. Determine your style. How do you do this? Start with a magazine or go online and … Continue reading 4 Style Tips for Men Who Aren’t Great At Fashion
For men who have trouble falling asleep, acupressure may be all you need. This form of Chinese medicine dates back to 282 A.D. and works by stimulating points on the body with pressure and/or massage. Unlike acupuncture, which uses needles, acupressure is considered non-invasive. Acupressure points to try You have nothing to lose and sleep … Continue reading Having Trouble Sleeping? Acupressure Could Be the Answer
If someone you know has advanced prostate cancer, they may be taking Firmagon. The prescription drug works by stopping testosterone production, which, in turn, lowers your prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels to stop the growth of the cancer cells. How it’s given Firmagon comes in a powder form. It’s mixed into a solution and then injected … Continue reading How a Common Medication Works for Prostate Cancer Patients
A 2013 meta-analysis of 12,626 people found a link between diabetes and anxiety. Estimates report that anxiety affects approximately 40% of diabetics. But what would cause the correlation between the two? Healthcare professionals put together a list of ways diabetes may cause or contribute to anxiety. Possible causes For people with diabetes, it can be … Continue reading Diabetes May Cause Anxiety
Quinoa has been popping up in grocery stores, recipes and restaurants at a record pace this past year—with good reason. The whole grain offers lots of health benefits and there are more than 120 different types of quinoa. Nutritional benefits Although quinoa is a great plant-based source of protein, it’s certainly not exclusive to vegetarian … Continue reading What’s So Great About Quinoa?
Most people don’t think of yoga as a way to relieve constipation, but there are some pieces of research that indicate yoga can be helpful. That’s because certain postures can manipulate your digestive tract, which, in turn, may help you pass gas or stool. Here are some poses that are worth trying. Cobra This is … Continue reading Relieving Constipation With Yoga
While some people refer to microgreens as a superfood, scientists prefer the term “functional food.” That’s because these seedlings of herbs and vegetables provide key nutrients in a practical manner. Are sprouts the same as microgreens? No. While sprouts are newly germinated seeds that are harvested before their leaves develop, microgreens are harvested from the … Continue reading Why You Should Add Microgreens to Your Diet
