In a bit of news that’s got to be baffling nutritionists and medical professionals around the world, Coca-Cola has emerged as a very effective treatment for a rare (but potentially dangerous) type of bowel obstruction. Greek researchers at Athens University analyzed the results of two dozen scientific papers and found that 90 percent of those...Continue reading
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Weight Training Is Especially Beneficial for Black Men
In previous articles we’ve talked about the health disparities between men and women and how men live shorter, less-healthy lives than women. We’ve also talked about how men of color—especially African-American men—have even worse outcomes than other men (on average, Black men don’t live long enough to collect Social Security). In this blog, we’re always...Continue reading
Male Obesity is a Really Big Deal
Unless you’ve been trapped on another planet for the past few years, you probably know that obesity is a big, big problem in this country. And you also (hopefully) know that obesity increases one’s risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. But what you may not know is that obesity is an especially...Continue reading
For Men Only: Eating Carrots Prevents Hip Fractures, Broccoli Reduces Cancer Risk, Fruit Will Extend Your Life, But Butter Could Kill You
When you were little, your parents probably told you that eating carrots is good for your eyesight. And, over the years, there seems to be some evidence to support that. But a new study of 63,000 adults 45 and older found that men who ate the most vegetables and carotenoids had the fewest hip fractures....
Smoking: There’s Bad News, Really Bad News, and some Good News
When we talk about the many dangers of cigarettes, we tend to think of a grizzled, three-pack-a-day smoker who’s been puffing for a few decades. Time to throw out those old stereotypes. The bad news: A new analysis of data from the famous Nurse’s Health Study (which tracked 101,000 American nurses for more than 30...Continue reading
Feeling Stressed? Relax. No, Seriously—It Could Kill You
We all know that stress isn’t good for us. But when we think (and talk) about stress, we usually mean big things—an ugly divorce, long stretches of unemployment, caring for a sick loved one for an extended period of time, and so on. Stress contributes to anxiety and depression and can increase the risk of...Continue reading
When It Comes to Predicting Heart Disease, How You Look Can Be Pretty Important
Some people say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. That may or may not be true. But researchers have just found that the eyes—specifically fatty deposits around the eyelids—and several other facial characteristics may accurately predict your risk of having a heart attack.
Colonsocopy on Your Calendar? Here’s Some Good News. Maybe.
If you’ve never had a colonoscopy, you don’t know what you’re missing. And if you have had one, you’d be glad to miss the next one—but you know you shouldn’t, because it might just save your life. But there may be some good news: A recent study suggests that having just one colonoscopy might be...Continue reading
Vitamin D: Even More Important for African-Americans
When people talk about Vitamin D, it usually has to do with bone health. And last week I did a post that talked about the many benefits of getting enough D—and the health risk associated with not getting enough. Two recent studies highlight even more of those risks, especially for African-Americans: arthritis pain in the...Continue reading
Relaaaax. High Blood Pressure May Lead to Alzheimer’s
Do you have high blood pressure? If so–and this applies even if you’re under 40–you really need to do something about it. A new study found that high blood pressure–and by “high blood pressure” researchers mean anything more than 120/80)–may have some serious negative consequences for you brain. Specifically, it may prematurely age your brain.Continue reading