Children conceived by women over 35 are known to have and increased risk of being born with Down syndrome and a variety of other birth defects. But a brand new study just revealed that the father’s age is important too. Children of older fathers are at increased risk of developing autism and schizophrenia.
Acknowledging Brain Injuries in the NFL: Are We Taking Away Our (Super)heroes?
February 5, 2012 set a new record for American television. According to the NFL, approximately 111.3 million people tuned in to see the New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI, making it the most watched primetime telecast in American history. Two weeks from Sunday, the next NFL season begins. Fans...
Is There A Need For More ‘Male Birth Control’?
The world population has passed 7 billion this year. It is growing at 75 million per year. It is a startling fact that 1 in 2 pregnancies are unplanned/unintended. Half these pregnancies are due to failure to use contraception and the other half is because of difficulties with contraception use or failure of the method....
4 Secret Energy Healing Tools to Stop Stress in Your Life
Tool #4 Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) I first heard about EFT when I was having serious pains in my shoulder. I was told it was like “acupuncture without needles.” I tried it and found that it worked wonders to relieve my pain and allow greater movement in my shoulder. I was convinced it had helped...Continue reading
Married? Let’s Drink to That. Or Not.
There have been studies out showing the health benefits—or the risks—of marriage. Just over the past few years we’ve learned, for example, that married people generally have healthier eating habits and are less likely to die prematurely than unmarried people. And we know that single and divorced men drink more alcohol than married men. But...Continue reading
Do Men Really Prefer Thin Women? Depends on How Stressed out They Are
We all know that being under a lot of stress can change the way we see things—and the way we respond to life’s little challenges (like that jerk who cut us off in traffic or the waitress who just can’t seem to get our order right). But now there’s evidence that stress can actually change...Continue reading
TBI: Back To The Basics
It’s time to take a step back in order to fully comprehend how traumatic brain injuries impact people differently, from the types of impairment experienced to the severity of the injury. One of the more difficult aspects for people learning about traumatic brain injury (TBI), whether they are a survivor, caregiver, friend, or someone who...Continue reading
4 Secret Energy Healing Tools to Stop Stress in Your Life
Tool #3 Attachment Love When I first met Sue Johnson she had just completed a tremendous amount of research on Attachment Love and was releasing her new book, Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love to the public. The conference was held in Los Angeles and triggered old memories of growing...
5 New Ways Men Should Take Care Of Themselves
The male body is almost always gonna undergo a lot of strain. More is expected of men when it comes to physical strength and stamina. Living up to this expectation, however, can be extremely taxing on the physique. If you feel like you’re just not cherishing your body enough, then here are five new ways...Continue reading
Rising Cases of CTE in Athletes: Is There Anything We Can Do?
Derek Boogaard. That name sends shivers down the spines of the many who read the three-part series on the former NHL player’s life published last December in the New York Times. The former New York Ranger’s left wing was on the team for one main purpose: to be an enforcer, to throw the punches and...Continue reading