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Restless Legs Syndrome Linked To Impotence In Men
A recent study made by researchers at Harvard University indicates that men who experience restless legs syndrome may also be at a higher risk of impotence. The results of the study was built on earlier research that erectile dysfunction and impotence is more common among older men who suffer from restless legs syndrome. It seems that the more frequent the symptoms of the sleep disorder show, the ... [Read More]
Coffee May Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk
Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health reported that men who drink coffee regularly also seem to have a lower risk of developing a lethal form of prostate cancer. Additionally, the lower risk was evident in men who drink either regular or decaffeinated coffee. The study was published in the May 17 online edition of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Prostate cancer is the ... [Read More]
Myths About Hair Loss
Hair loss seems to be a common problem among many people today. A common byproduct of aging, most men dread hair loss and are not always willing to part with their mane and would do anything to keep it as long as they can. There are other contributors to hair loss such as genetics, illness and even certain chemicals. But along with this, there are certain hair loss myths that seem to bother many m... [Read More]
Hair Condition And Your Health
Hair is an important part of the body for many people since it can help enhance one's physical looks. That head of hair can be cut and styled to help change appearances according to what one may like. But more than just an aesthetic prop for the body, the hair may also tell a lot about your health. Its characteristics and condition may help determine what a person's health may be. Here are just so... [Read More]
Understanding Baldness
Baldness is a condition that may not be life threatening but can seriously affect a man's life in many ways. Although it may be an age-related condition that most men may go through, understanding it better would provide a means to accept it or even find ways to delay its effect for several years. Here are some of the basics that men should know about baldness.Hair BasicsNormally, a man's scalp is... [Read More]
Cholesterol Levels May Affect Prostate Cancer Risk
Low cholesterol levels seems to be more associated with heart health. But recent research suggests that low cholesterol levels may also have an effect in lowering prostate cancer risks in men. Two studies seem to indicate that cholesterol levels may have an effect on such cancer risks.One study done by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University which involved 5,586 men aged 55 and older belonging... [Read More]
Signs of Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is actually treatable. "If it's found early, there's a 98 to 99 percent survival rate," says Rob Seaver, of the Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation. For a quick self-check, gently roll each testicle between your thumb and fingers and feel for any small lumps. You should also watch out for the following medical problems:Testicular torsionThis is a condition chara... [Read More]
Reducing STD Risks
Sexually transmitted diseases have become quite a common infection among sexually active men and women. Although most of them are quite preventable, some people just don't bother with the risks of contracting STD whenever they engage in sexual activity. The only way to avoid the risks, or at least to minimize them, is by practicing safe sex. Various RisksSTD's do not just belong to the same family... [Read More]
How to Reveal You Have an STD
Contracting a sexually transmitted disease is not something easy to swallow. An even worse scenario is how to be able to reveal the dreaded news to a partner without hurting them. Such is the challenge that many people infected with STD's have to go through. Here are some of the ways that this can be done. Know about the disease before spilling the news.It is important for those who have contracte... [Read More]
Enjoying Safer Sex
Safer sex means that individuals try to follow methods of engaging in sexual intercourse to lessen the risks of spreading or catching sexually transmitted diseases or STD's. There are many ways in which couples and individuals can increase their safety when engaging in sex without having to substantially affecting their healthy sex life. Use Condoms Although it has become a common method of practi... [Read More]