Men's Health
‘Machopause’: Hormonal Changes in Men
Women are not the only ones who suffer from the effects of changing hormones. It can happen to men, too. Andropause, as it is known, is the male version of menopause. Just as estrogen is vital to females, testosterone is vital to the development and normal functioning of males. If a man is healthy, his hormone production may remain normal into old age,... » more
It used to be called impotence. But thanks to the proliferation of drug industry advertisements that now threaten to overwhelm our television programs, today we know it as erectile dysfunction, or, more discreetly, simply as E.D. Whatever you want to call it, though, it’s the man’s inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient to satisfy... » more
Stroke: Know the Signs, Save Lives
Your heart is not the only potential victim of cardiovascular disease. Your brain can be, too. Stroke is a type of cardiovascular disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. A stroke occurs when the blood vessels that carry the oxygenated blood and nutrients to the brain are either blocked by a clot or break. This prevents the... » more
Women's Health
Menopause: Going Through ‘The Change’
The sixth decade of life is a time of transformation. For women the changes are usually summed up with the word “menopause.” Men also seem to have a “pause” of their own during their fifties, even if it’s not quite as obvious as it is for women. The changes in the body and mind caused by aging are now more obvious than in the previous decade,... » more
1. Stand in front of a mirror, shoulders straight, hands on hips. Are your breasts evenly shaped, with no distortion or swelling? Do you see any redness or dimpling, or feel any soreness? Has your nipple changed position or been inverted? If so, tell your doctor. 2. Raise your arms, one at a time, and look for the same changes as in step 1. 3. Check... » more
3 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
“Metabolism” can be both friend and foe, and is all too often blamed for our failures in the diet department. All of us with a few pounds to shed wish we could do it as “effortlessly” as the people who attribute their slim physique to a high metabolic rate. While the term “metabolism” is thrown around a lot, not... » more
Healthy Living
You would never think so looking at it, but the skin is an organ just like the heart... » more
Migraine: Not Just a Bad Headache
There are headaches, and then there are migraine headaches. Any headache can make... » more
I think Americans generally pay more attention to the gasoline they put in their... » more
Pregnancy and Baby
Plastic Surgery: You Can’t Fool Mother Nature
Perception and aging have always traveled together, hand in hand. But aging isn’t... » more
Teen Depression: More Than a Bad Mood
Depression among children is a serious problem. One out of every 20 adolescents suffers... » more
‘Machopause’: Hormonal Changes in Men
Women are not the only ones who suffer from the effects of changing hormones. It... » more
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