If you’re not getting enough sleep, it may be significantly affecting your cognitive function. In fact, new research shows that sleep deprivation creates significant lapses in attention and placekeeping errors. Placekeeping errors are mistakes following complex procedures. How bad is sleep deprivation? A team of scientists from Michigan State University’s Sleep and Learning Lab wanted … Continue reading Research: Lack of Sleep Significantly Decreases Cognitive Function
Changing to a keto diet can cause mild constipation due to the increase in high-fat foods and decrease in carbohydrates, which often means less fiber. You may notice pain when passing stools, a change to fewer than three bowel movements per week and/or hard or dry stools. Some people also report incomplete evacuation, which means … Continue reading Constipation and the Keto Diet: What You Should Know
If you’re worried about prostate cancer, take note: a new study has found a link between inactivity and increased prostate cancer. Beyond genetics A team of researchers from Imperial College London and the University of Bristol used a new method of assessing prostate cancer risk factors to determine how exercise affects your chances of developing … Continue reading Study: Exercise May Protect Against Prostate Cancer
Have you noticed discharge coming out of your penis? If so, don’t be alarmed. Sometimes it’s totally normal. Here’s a quick rundown of causes of discharge in men, when it’s nothing to worry about and when to see a doctor. What is normal discharge? Discharge is a general term to describe any non-urine fluid that … Continue reading Causes of Discharge in Men
There’s new evidence that a commonly prescribed diabetes drug, metformin, may also help promote healthy aging. A diabetes drug’s anti-aging effects Previous research found that metformin might help a variety of conditions, including cancer, obesity, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, polycystic ovary syndrome and metabolic syndrome. The diabetes drug also appears to have the ability to … Continue reading Diabetes Drug Has Anti-Aging Effects
New research has found that, for people with diabetes, eating to match your biological clock may be more beneficial. Standard diabetes advice It’s common for doctors to advice type 2 diabetes to eat smaller, more frequent meals at regular intervals; up to six times per day. But this approach has been known to cause problems, … Continue reading Eating to Match Biological Clock May Help Diabetes
A new home urine test for prostate cancer could make diagnosing the disease faster, easier, less embarrassing and more accurate than a digital rectal exam, biopsy or in-office urine samples. A simple urine test A team of researchers from the University of East Anglia wanted to create an at-home prostate cancer test that would allow … Continue reading Home Urine Test for Prostate Cancer
As a nutrient, choline supports a variety of functions, including metabolism and cellular growth. Although your body can produce some choline, most of it needs to come from your diet. Depending on your sex and age, your adequate intake for choline can vary. For adult men, your ideal intake is about 550 mg per day. … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Choline
Do you consider yourself an athlete? If you’re like many men who try to stay in peak physical condition, you know that your diet may not always provide you with the vitamins and supplements you need to maintain proper energy and health. Here are some of the top nutritional supplements and vitamins to consider adding … Continue reading Important Supplements and Vitamins for Athletes
Cilantro isn’t just a tasty addition to your homemade salsa. Research has showed that it has some significant health benefits, making it a worthy plant to add to soups, salads, curries and other dishes. Here are some of the reasons to consider making cilantro a staple in your spice rack or refrigerator. Antifungal Although more … Continue reading The 411 on Cilantro
