Rising to the Occasion

In 2000, Viagra, the world’s first effective drug to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), hit the Chinese market, causing a stir nationwide at a time when public discussions about sex were largely taboo. Over the past 20 years, similar drugs made in China and abroad have been released to help men with ED. However, as social…

THE BODY PLAN How To Age Well From Head To Toe

FROM HEAD TO TOE AND INSIDE OUT, HERE’S HOW TO AGE WELL Like a machine, everything in our bodies is interconnected – and bits and pieces eventually malfunction. Dr Berndt Kleine-Gunk, a gynaecologist and head of the German Society for Anti-Ageing Medicine, suggests we think of the human body as a basket of apples in…

SLEEP ON YOUR SIDE FOR BRAIN HEALTH!

YOUR sleep position could be putting your brain at risk, scientists warn. Whether you lie on your back, side or facedown may affect your chances of developing motor neuron diseases, according to researchers studying the glymphatic system, which removes waste from the brain. This network of fluid-filled spaces is mostly switched off while we’re awake….

The most critical question in psychiatry

Many people routinely battle with symptoms such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and compulsive behavior. However, simply because someone has symptoms does not mean they have a disorder. Not everyone who experiences anxiety will qualify for a diagnosis of “panic disorder” and not everyone who is a stickler for “orderliness” can be diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder….

Alcohol abuse more harmful to female brain

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, 45% of county women consume alcohol, 2% are chronic drinkers, and 16% are binge drinkers. In actuality, those figures may be higher because, when asked, many heavy drinkers “sanitize” their response to a lesser amount. According to a new study by Swedish researchers, alcohol abuse…

Alcohol-impaired drivers responsible for many child passenger deaths

Although all states have tough laws for driving under the influence, many intoxicated driver weave down the nation’s highways and are responsible for many deaths. For example, approximately 1,500 Californians are killed and 30,000 are injured each year as a result of drinking and driving. A new study assessed recent trends and state-specific rates of…

Which raises your blood pressure more, too much sugar or too much salt in foods?

If you’re concerned about foods that raise your blood pressure, in the study, “Sugar-induced blood pressure elevations over the lifespan of three substrains of Wistar rats,” published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, February1998, researchers found that high dietary sucrose (sugar) can chronically increase the systolic blood pressure (SBP) in three substrains…

5 Healthy Habits That Fight the Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that primary affects the synovial joints. These are the joints that are considered flexible joints. It is a painful disease and can be a very debilitating condition if not treated properly and sometimes even when it is treated properly. Check this Article:Cosmetic Penile Surgery in India What are…

Eating for weight loss without exercise

Is it possible to lose weight and burn body fat without exercise just due to what you eat? The answer is yes. It may be difficult and complicated, but you can certainly lose weight and fat through dieting alone. Check this Article: Penile Implant Surgery in India Cost Now, I’m not talking about crash diets…

Alcohol use increases risk of, and worsens, osteoporosis

Drinking is a health risk for many reasons, such as what it does to the heart and many other organs. What several studies have revealed in the past decade and a half is how alcohol deteriorates bone and cartilage. Check this Article: Penile Implant Surgery in India Soft tissue, like spinal discs, are largely comprised…