As you age, the blood flow to your genitals decreases. Plus, daily stress rising cholesterol levels increased blood pressure and other factors may even cause the blood to stop flowing altogether! This combination of problems can wreak havoc on your sex life! If you want to experience stronger erections, the key is to get the
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, If youre a woman approaching menopause yearsyou may be all too familiar with night sweats hot flashes and mood swings. If youre considering hormone replacement therapybe sure to read this weeks Monday Edition of Health News Weekly. Ill tell you how this treatment might have serious consequences for your heart health Youll
When it comes to allergies, common colds, inflammation and other health problems, the link to all these conditions is most often associated with an imbalance of your immune system. Ideally you want an immune system thats boosted and balanced for optimum health. When your immune response is weakened it becomes overactive or hypersensitive and this
The chronic disease rheumatoid arthritis can cause painful stiffness and swelling in your joints. Now, new research shows that your stiff joints could lead to a stiff heart! Research presented at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Annual Scientific Meeting showed that a condition called diastolic dysfunction appears to be more common in people with
If you want to increase your heart health, try to eat more greens. And spinach is a great veggie to keep your ticker in tip-top shape. This leafy green is full of lutein, folate, potassium and fiber. A Physicians Health Study shows just eating two-and-a-half servings of green vegetables each day can reduce your risk
You should base your protein intake on your weight, not your age, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The recommended daily allowance (RDA) is 0.80 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. Thats 54 grams of protein per day for a 150-pound adult. You might add lean protein like fish and chicken
More than 100 million Americans suffer from the symptoms of occasional heartburn and stomach problems associated with eating dairy, fruits or spicy foods. And since acid-suppressing drugs rake in more than $17 billion a year in profits you might be taking one of these prescription meds. The drugs, called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), are intended
Many folks pop a daily aspirin pill to reduce their risk of experiencing a heart or brain disaster. They do this with the blessings of their physicians and the medical establishment. But results from a new trial foundcontrary to popular opinionthat aspirin does not reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke for people with
In various European and Asian countries, magnetic therapy has long been used to help heal broken bones and soft-tissue injuries. Some U.S. doctors have begun to pioneer its use in their practices. Studies show regular use of magnets can help ease arthritis pain prevent heart disease slow tumor growth and even boost mental function in
If youve switched to soy milk because of problems digesting cow milkyou might enjoy an added benefit besides fewer stomach troubles. New research suggests drinking several glasses of soy milk daily may be just as helpful for shedding pounds as cow milk! Researchers from Northern Illinois State University tracked women on an eight-week, low-calorie diet.