Just because you have an enlarged prostate doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy sex. Even if you develop erectile dysfunction, there are things you can do to alleviate the symptoms of an enlarged prostate to help you get back to a healthy sex life. Symptoms of an enlarged prostate The symptoms of an enlarged prostate vary … Continue reading Tips to Have Sex With an Enlarged Prostate
Lower back can affect not only your work, chores and leisure activities but also your sleep. In addition to getting a supportive mattress, stretching and staying fit, there are certain sleep positions that can help limit your lower back pain. Here are some worth trying. The fetal position If you have a herniated disc, sleeping … Continue reading Best Sleep Positions for Lower Back Pain
Men with type 2 diabetes may be aware that certain foods can help control their blood sugar levels. But while white and yellow corn isn’t known for its ability to help diabetics, new research suggests that the chemicals in purple corn might. That’s because the new study found that the pigment chemicals appear to reduce … Continue reading Purple Corn May Help Diabetes
Meditation is kind of like sports: if you fail the first time, it doesn’t mean you give up sports altogether. It simply means you haven’t found the right sport! Many people don’t realize that there are lots of subtypes of meditation, making it more likely that you’ll find one that suits you. Some people choose … Continue reading 7 Types of Meditation to Try
If you’re among the more than 100 million diabetics (or prediabetics) in the United States, you already know that the right snacks before bedtime can help stabilize your blood sugar levels. But knowing what snacks are best can be challenging. (Here’s a tip: When in doubt, look for snacks that contain a mix of healthful … Continue reading Top Bedtime Snacks for Diabetics
You might think cheating on your Keto diet once in a while is no big deal. But new research has found that even one cheat day when following a Keto diet to lose weight or treat diabetes can spike your blood sugar. That’s because a single dose of carbs can damage blood vessel walls. Following … Continue reading Cheating on Keto Diet Can Cause Problems
Do you frequently switch back and forth between your smartphone and other digital devices? There’s new evidence that these constant tugs on our attention could be putting us at risk of developing unhealthy eating habits. The research on digital devices Three institutions—Rice University, Dartmouth College and The Ohio State University—joined forces to study the effects … Continue reading Switching Digital Devices Frequently May Make You Fat
You know yogurt is good for your gut, full of calcium and protein, and generally a healthy snack. But are you aware that there are multiple kinds, beyond the traditional offering? Here are some alternative types of to consider. Lactose-free If you can’t tolerate the lactose in dairy, you can still eat traditional yogurt made … Continue reading Alternative Types of Yogurt
What if you learned that simply wishing strangers well could boost your well-being, increase your level of empathy and reduce your anxiety? Would you do it more often? Testing a theory on well-being A team of researchers decided to test their theory that merely wishing someone well would increase our own well-being. They divided college … Continue reading Boost Your Well-being by Wishing Others Well
There’s new research indicating that vitamin C could be an affordable way to reduce the amount of time that patients need to spend in the intensive care unit at hospitals. The researchers pooled data from 12 trials and discovered that giving patients vitamin C helped cut their ICU stay by an average of 8%. For … Continue reading Vitamin C Reduces Time Needed in ICU
