By Kathleen Doheny WebMD Feature Experts say that men could benefit greatly by being alert to certain cancer symptoms that require a trip to the doctor’s office sooner rather than later. But when it comes to scheduling doctor visits, men are notorious foot-draggers. In fact, some men, would never go to the doctor if it […]
There’s something in the air that just may boost your mood — get a whiff of NEGATIVE IONS. Negative ions are odorless, tasteless, and invisible molecules that we inhale in abundance in certain environments, such as mountains, waterfalls, and beaches. Once they reach our bloodstream, negative ions are believed to produce biochemical reactions that increase […]
Excerpt taken from webmd.com Ginseng, Fish, Berries, or Caffeine? Listen to the buzz about foods and dietary supplements and you’ll believe they can do everything from sharpen focus and concentration, to enhance memory, attention span, and brain function. But do they really work? There’s no denying that as we age chronologically, our body ages right […]
Male menopause or otherwise known as andropause or hypogonadism affects nearly 6 million men each year. Symptoms include: » Low sex drive and infertility » Development of “moobs” or male breasts, sometimes with painful swelling » Shrunken testicles » Erectile dysfunction » Hot flashes » Osteopenia\osis » Anemia » Depression\anger\foggy thinking By the way, balding […]
What is “bone mineral density” (BMD)? Bone mineral density (BMD) testing generally correlates with bone strength and is used to diagnose osteoporosis. The BMD is measured with a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry test (referred to as a DXA scan). By measuring BMD, it is possible to predict fracture risk in the same manner that measuring […]