It’s a startling fact that approximately 50% of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. That number has been on the rise for years and in all likelihood, will continue to grow. Being unhappy in your relationship can have numerous detrimental health effects and speaking from personal experience, I can tell you first...Continue reading
Year: 2015
When Sleeping Giants Awake
In the Dune miniseries by David Lynch, a tremor felt in the desert of Arrakis usually meant that a huge, quarter-mile-long sand worm would soon surface and inhale acres of sand and anything on it. But these giant creatures, as dominating as they are, were also the only source of the spice mélange, a substance that increased the vitality,...Continue reading
Distant family history indicates prostate cancer risk
New research says having a distant relatives with prostate cancer can indicate a man’s risk of developing the disease himself, according to a new study from the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. The study was recently published in the journal Prostate. Having a family history of prostate cancer is one of the...Continue reading
Recognizing and Helping Family and Friends Struggling with Addiction
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of addiction in friends and family members can be difficult. Once you’ve noticed signs of addiction in friends and family members, it’s important to begin getting them the help they need. However, this is often a challenging and frustrating process for many reasons. Certain approaches may or may not work,...Continue reading
Stopping the Number One Killer of Men
The #1 cause of death among men in the United States is heart disease, killing 1 in every 4 men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Moreover, half of the men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms. That is why management of risk factors like high levels...
IVF and Sperm: When They Need Each Other
I just finished his sperm retrieval and told him the good news: “If sperm were money, you’d be retired. You have enough sperm for many IVF cycles.” He smiled and then it fell away in thought. After a pause, he said: “If I have so much sperm, why can’t we do something simple and use...Continue reading
What’s New in Weightloss, Part II
In Part I of this article, we talked about how being obese could take as many as 8 years off of your life and greatly reduce the quality of the years you have left. We also talked about brown fat and the importance of having a good, high-protein breakfast. In Part II, we’ll explore the...Continue reading
Whole Grains Help You Live Longer
A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health has found that eating whole grains may help you live longer. Whole grains are one of the major foods that can help prevent chronic disease. This study, published this month in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, further promotes the current dietary guidelines for whole grains....Continue reading
5 Common Questions We Hear About Obamacare
By Adam Stalker, Get Covered America I know, I know: No one likes going to the doctor or talking about their health. But like it or not, most of us will need medical care at some point in our lifetimes. Without health insurance, those bills can really add up. But now there are new options,...Continue reading
5 Unique Ways to Get Fit in 2015
The top resolution on many people’s 2015 list is the same as it was last year: Lose weight. But a lot of these same people have already done the gym thing or the home DVD thing and were less than completely satisfied. Fortunately, there are a variety of unique options to get fit and slim...Continue reading