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Want Grandchildren? Make Sure Your Sons Aren’t Overwieght
Researchers at the University of Buffalo found that obese boys between 14-20 have 50 percent less testosterone that boys the same age whose weight is normal.
Coffee With Sam: Abigail Hirsch On Marriage and Divorce
I recently had the opportunity to have a virtual cup of coffee and chat with Dr. Abigail Hirsch, marriage specialist, practicing clinician, co-author of The Power of Two, and blogger. Dr. Hirsch has some great advice on marriage: how to make it work, keep it happy, and keep your partner satisfied (in all senses of...CONTINUE READING→
The Challenges of Aging: Transitioning from One Stage of Life into Another
Aging is a natural process that, despite the best efforts of the health and beauty industry and plastic surgeons, you simply cannot avoid. While getting older is often feared by people in today’s society, it is possible to age gracefully by preparing for the changes that each year may bring. For seniors who are already...CONTINUE READING→
Worried about Dementia? Chew on It
A few years ago, a team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine made a discovery that undoubtedly irked parents and teachers around the world. They found that students who chewed gum in math class and while doing their homework had higher scores on math tests than those who didn’t chew gum. What does that...CONTINUE READING→
Seeing Red: How Tomatoes May Reduce Men’s Stroke Risk
Back in the early 1980s, the Secretary of Agriculture suggested that ketchup should be considered a vegetable. Nutritionists (and critics of then-President Ronald Reagan) were outraged. But in the decades since then, there has been a lot of research showing that a chemical component found in tomatoes called lycopene (LIKE-a-peen) is associated with a number...CONTINUE READING→
Spit or Swallow? No, It’s Not What You Think
Next time you’re at the produce section of your favorite grocery store and are faced with a choice between seedless grapes and non-seedless, go for the seeds. Sure, those little seeds are annoying and most people just spit them out. But after you read this, you may want to rethink that.
Is Coffee the New Broccoli?
Not long ago, if you had a job interview with Starbucks, the interviewer would ask whether you like coffee. Most people said yes. But the right answer was, “I love coffee!” According to a new study, coffee lovers not only have a better chance of getting hired as a barista, but they may reduce their...CONTINUE READING→
If You’re Being Treated for Prostate Cancer, Talk with Your Doctor About Bone Health
Coping with a diagnosis of prostate cancer is a full-time job in itself. And between testing, medical appointments, trying to make sense of all those fancy terms your doctor is throwing around, and exploring treatment options, you’ve got plenty to think about. But there’s one more thing you (or anyone you know who has prostate...CONTINUE READING→
Making a Difference in Health Care Policy: The Campaign for Modern Medicines
Earlier this week on Lillypad, I told you why I’m passionate about getting involved in the public policies that impact healthcare in this country. My goal is to help people recognize how important health issues are affected by policy decisions made in D.C. and in state capitals around the nation–and to empower them to engage...CONTINUE READING→
Your Smile Depends On What Foods You Eat and How You Eat Them
Dentists do a good job of reminding patients that teeth need to be kept clean and food-free to encourage healthy enamel. However, preventing plaque build-up is only part of the story. Dental health goes beyond brushing to what foods we eat and even how we eat them.