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Daily aspirin does more harm than good in most people.
That’s the blunt message from Harvard doctors after a major new review. Some 29 million Americans take daily aspirin for heart health. But for the vast majority, aspirin is more likely to cause internal bleeding that leads to a stroke than it is to prevent a heart attack, the authors concluded.… Read More
Since ancient times, men have looked for foods that increase virility.
It’s no wonder since ED is so common. It affects 52% of men between 40 and 70. More than 85% of men over 80 suffer from it.
Oysters, chocolate, red wine, hot peppers…all are touted as libido boosters. But there is little science showing they have much effect.
However, a new study shows one type of food really does enhance male sexual function.… Read More
A new study brings alarming news to those carrying extra weight…
Researchers from the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami recruited 1,289 subjects with an average age 64.[1]
At the start, the research team measured the subjects’ waists and body mass index (BMI). After an average of six years, the subjects had MRI scans of their brains.… Read More
By now, most health-conscious people know to stay away from BPA.
It’s a chemical in some plastics linked to hormone problems, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, infertility, and migraines.
BPA (bisphenol A) was once in a wide range of products…the lining of food cans, water bottles, food storage containers, and many other items.
But there was such strong evidence of BPA’s dangers that manufacturers started to phase out the chemical.… Read More
More people are diagnosed with skin cancer than all other types of cancer combined.[1]
That’s why many of us with fair skin dread our annual trip to the dermatologist. We know what we’re in for.
Chances are, the doctor will find some spots that need to be frozen off or cut out. They might be squamous or basal cell cancers.… Read More
Computer brain games are popular among seniors who want to preserve their mental sharpness.
But a new study shows that any kind of computer activity—it doesn’t have to be brain games—enhances memory.
In fact, simply doing what you’re doing right now—reading information from a website—cuts your risk of mild cognitive impairment, researchers found.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is worse than normal age-related memory loss.… Read More