Experiencing a diverticulitis attack is not a pleasant experience. Once you experience it, you will do anything to prevent future attacks from occurring. What Is Diverticulitis? Diverticulitis is a condition that results when one or more diverticula become inflamed and infected. When the pouches become blocked with waste materials and bacterial buildup, the site then…
5 Health Benefits of Drinking Tea
Tea is the second most widely consumed beverage in the world, after water. For centuries, people have been drinking tea due to its health effects. There is plenty of research showing that drinking tea may fight diseases, protect against heart disease, Alzheimer’s and many types of cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute at the…
8 Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water
Lemon water provides our bodies with plenty of vitamins, minerals and vital trace elements. Lemons are packed with nutrients, including vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. What is Lemon Water? Lemon water is simply the juice from lemons mixed with water. The amount of lemon you use depends on your personal…
72 Year Old Whose Body Put Men Half His Age To Shame
With a body that puts most men half his age to shame, Sam “Sonny” Bryant Jr.’s rippling physique is testimony to years-long hard work and dedicated commitment. Sam started working out when he was 44 years old. The muscular physique and strength he has achieved is awe-inspiring (he deadlifts 405 pounds at a body weight…
Alcohol Could Have a Negative Effect on Your Sperm
In a recent study, researchers determined that alcohol can have a negative impact on the sperm count of young men. To come to this conclusion, researchers analyzed data from over 1,000 Danish men between the ages of 18 and 28 who were undergoing a medical examination for the purpose of determining whether or not they…
How to Manage Your Anger
Anger is a perfectly natural emotion, but it can lead to harm when things go too far. You may not always be able to control a bad situation or the way that it makes you feel, but you can control your response. In the long run, simmering anger that isn’t dealt with can damage your…
The Male Beach Body Unveiled
Whoever said the term “beach body” is exclusively for women who are bikini clad beach beauties with golden skin and blonde hair? Men can certainly sport a manly and attractive beach body of their own; on that is healthy, fit, and good-looking. Unfortunately, the large gut, tone deprived arms, and double chin are certainly not…
Man up, get a checkup
Many men would rather take their car in for a tuneup than go in for their own health checkup. Studies show men tend to put off going to the doctor. On average, they live sicker and die younger than women, who make twice as many preventive care visits as men. More than half of premature…
Guys Can Go Through Menopause, Too
Male menopause is the result of decreased levels of the male hormone, testosterone. Most commonly, reduced testosterone is reported by those suffering from underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, obesity or high blood pressure. These diseases are common in men over the age of 45. While some reduction in testosterone levels occurs normally as men…