Anti-inflammatories can help protect against a variety of health conditions, specifically for men. It would seem that as men age, they are increasingly prone to both acute and chronic inflammation. A gym session may leave arm tendons irritated and swollen, but they calm down with a little ibuprofen and rest. Inflammation of the organs, cells,...Continue reading
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Are You Getting Enough Fruits and Vegetables?
Depending on your age, sex, and level of physical activity, we should eat anywhere from 1 cup to 3 cups of fruits and veggies every day. Visually, that’s about half of everything on our plate at every meal. And most of us tend to greatly overestimate how much we’re actually eating. The compound being measured...Continue reading
Can Fruit Protect Against Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is one of the greatest health issues that elderly men face. The prostate gland is an exocrine gland found in the male reproductive system. It is situated right under the bladder, in front of the rectum. Exocrine glands produce secretions that ultimately end up outside of the body. The tube that starts at...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....