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Some guys seem to have all the fun. They look and do things you could never imagine doing at your age. Why is that? Some men age better than others. They seem to have more energy and look and feel younger than what you might consider “normal” for your (their) age. Part of the answer ...click here to read more

Cutting sugar from your diet isn’t easy. Cravings kick hard and can be difficult to ignore. Further, it’s lurking in several products that you may never suspect. Although it might be difficult, limiting sugar is an essential component of good health. And if you’re trying to control blood sugar or battling a condition like heart ...click here to read more

Most Americans don’t get enough sleep. Likely, you’re not either. Any number of things could be limiting your ability to get a good night’s shut-eye, which is defined by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) as at least seven hours per night. You need “enough” sleep for several reasons. It truly is a pillar ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction can be a major source of frustration. Little can be more irritating or embarrassing than a failure to stand at attention when called upon. Adding to the trouble is that ED might be a sign of vascular disease. No matter what, restoring adequate blood flow to your penis to achieve and maintain a ...click here to read more

The advice you’ve heard the most, or for the longest time, isn’t necessarily the best, especially if you’re talking about heart health. The importance of a low-fat diet to prevent heart disease was reiterated for decades. The American Heart Association (AHA), federal dietary guidelines, and other organizations and experts suggested cutting fat would improve heart ...click here to read more

Vision has taken a hit in the past six or seven months. Experts suggest that people have been avoiding eye appointments during the pandemic, and it could be having dire consequences. Once you’ve hit 65, your eyes need more attention. Like the rest of you, they are subject to aging. One of the ways it ...click here to read more

Patients who have psoriasis may be at an increased risk for metabolic syndrome (MetSyn), leading to a higher cardiovascular risk. This new information comes from a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. For the study, researchers from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, and colleagues examined the impact ...click here to read more

As more research becomes available, it’s becoming more apparent that focusing on heart health in midlife is crucial for lowering the risk of dementia later in life. New studies are showing that even those who have just a few signs of poor heart health in middle age are linked to a faster decline in cognition. ...click here to read more

This might be the only time of the year that you pay any attention to blood sugar. The annual bombardment of sugary sweets is underway, and it may lead you to wonder why all this stuff might not be so good for you. Sugar plays an important role in your health and functionality. It is ...click here to read more

A new study reveals that women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have a significantly greater risk of early death than those without the conditions. Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health ran the long-term study, which strengthened the understanding that mental and physical health are tightly interconnected. The need for a ...click here to read more

The holidays and healthy eating seem to be at odds with each other. But you can still enjoy the tastes of the season while improving vein and heart health. Holiday staples like cinnamon, walnuts, even red wine and chocolate, can work to relax veins, improve circulation, and ultimately make the season a little easier on ...click here to read more

Fat and immune health have an interesting relationship. Sometimes fat can work against immune strength—other times, it can bolster it. The first part of understanding how fat can influence health is distinguishing between body fat and dietary fat. High levels of body fat can cause inflammation and tax the immune system, making you more susceptible ...click here to read more

The years leading up to menopause is a time of increasing risk of heart disease for women. This new information comes from research released by the American Heart Association, which advises maintaining a healthy lifestyle and integrating early intervention strategies for good cardiovascular health. Published in the journal Circulation, the scientific statement finds an increase ...click here to read more

People who have suffered a heart attack or received cardiac intervention should steer clear of marijuana. According to new research from the American Heart Association, smoking marijuana increases the risk of complications after cardiovascular procedures. Marijuana users were also more likely to be readmitted to the hospital for recurrent heart attack or coronary procedures. As ...click here to read more