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Brain Health | Brains at Risk: Cardiovascular Disease

Brain Health | Brains at Risk: Cardiovascular Disease

Posted by on Dec 23, 2024 in Blog, Coronary artery disease, Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Men's Health | 0 comments

Brain health, what is it? A recent study using the data from the United Kingdom (UK) Biobank Research Study that can give clues as to ways to keep brains functioning like a well tuned automobile. What is the UK Biobank Research Study? Between 2006 and 2010, the UK Biobank Research Study recruited half a million (500,000) participants aged 40 to 69....

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Periodontal Disease: Keep your teeth clean for better health

Periodontal Disease:  Keep your teeth clean for better health

Posted by on Oct 15, 2024 in Blog, Cancer, Coronary artery disease, Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Men's Health |

It’s like your dentist always says, brush and floss your teeth! Tooth care is not only about a bright smile and reduced cavities. It is also a way to prevent several chronic diseases, including periodontal disease (PD). Research has found associations between periodontal disease and several chronic illnesses. So what is periodontal...

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Can You Retrain Your Brain to Reduce Pain?

Can You Retrain Your Brain to Reduce Pain?

Posted by on Sep 22, 2024 in Blog, Men's Health |

Pain has been defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) as, “An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage.” [1] There is a long added note to this definition which acknowledges that “Pain is always subjective” and “that if...

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The Surprising Link Between Fat and Prostate Cancer

The Surprising Link Between Fat and Prostate Cancer

Posted by on Aug 28, 2024 in Blog, Men's Health, Prostate cancer |

Is there a link between fat and prostate cancer? A study published in April 2024 looked at 16,960 healthy men over a 22 year period (1994-2016). The research tracked their body mass index (BMI) and their health status. Over those 22 years, the men who were obese at the beginning of the study, and who then gained more weight over those years, were at...

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It’s Not “Only” Hair: Scalp Hair Loss

It’s Not “Only” Hair: Scalp Hair Loss

Posted by on Jul 26, 2024 in Blog, Men's Health |

We all have it, covering our bodies — except our palms and the soles of our feet. But scalp hair is part of our body image, a sign of gender, youth and self-identity. Everyone knows about having a bad hair day. Yet, losing hair can negatively impact self-esteem.[1] Still, how much do we know much about it, beyond shampooing, conditioning,...

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Erectile Dysfunction: Saturated Fats Can Ruin Your Sex Life

Erectile Dysfunction: Saturated Fats Can Ruin Your Sex Life

Posted by on Jul 13, 2024 in Blog, Coronary artery disease, Erectile dysfunction, Hypertension, Men's Health, Stroke |

How can what you eat affect your sex life? It all has to do with your arteries. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Erectile Dysfunction is “a condition in which you are unable to get or keep an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse.”[1] A key factor in an erection is...

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