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Scientists have discovered that a popular epilepsy drug can slow and reverse symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug, valproic acid, halts damage to the brain and actually improves memory. Read more…
Osteoporosis, in which bones lose density and are more prone to fracture, has long been thought of as a woman’s disease since the condition is particularly common post-menopause.
But men also are at risk. Though it’s often under-diagnosed and under-treated, the prevalence of the disease in men is expected to rise.
Five Risk Factors For Osteoporosis
1- Weight […]
Men’s Health magazine reveals the healthiest countries for men in the upcoming September ‘07 issue, hitting newsstands on August 14. The first-ever international health survey polled over 20,000 men worldwide and utilized data from the World Health Organization, Euromonitor International, the United Nation’s International Labour Organization, and the Durex Global Sex Survey.Countries from around the […]
MORRISTOWN, N.J., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ — The Roman Coliseum, the Taj Mahal — and aspirin? That’s right! According to a new national survey, 74 percent of Americans believe that aspirin should take its place alongside the other Wonders of the World. It’s no wonder, of course: Over the last 110 years, the trusted little pill […]
If you think you’ve put on a few extra pounds because your metabolism has slowed down, you may be only half right. It could be you who’s slowed down. Does metabolism really slow with age? Can things like green tea or diet aids speed it up? What works? Here’s a refresher on how your body […]