I am not talking about people killing other people here but health threats that are the most common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has data from 2003 (the most recent they have) of the top ten health issues that threaten the lives of the male population most. And they are:
1. Heart disease
2. Cancer
3. Unintentional injuries
4. Stroke
5. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
6. Diabetes
7. Influenza and pneumonia
8. Suicide
9. Kidney disease
10. Alzheimer’s disease
So why are men more susceptible to these diseases that ultimately lead to death? There is no clear cut reasoning but researchers think that one reason may be the lifestyle of most men. Take note, this is not a sweeping statement as different men have different lifestyles. However, it is a fact that even in the most modern of societies, there are certain behaviors that are more acceptable for men than women.
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article on MSN ...
Ask most any old married couple about memory loss and chances are that the women will tell you that this is true – the men tend to forget things more easily. That may not be very scientific but there is, in fact, scientific basis to this belief. Based on a
n article recently published on MSN Health, mild cognitive impairment in men is more likely to happen. The figures involve the ratio of one and a half.
Previous studies show the opposite however, Rosebud Roberts of the Mayo Clinic states:
These findings are in contrast to studies which have found more women than men [or an equal proportion] have dementia, and suggest there's a delayed progression to dementia in men. Alternately, women may develop dementia at a faster rate than men."
However, the new study shows the following results:
The study, expected to ...
Prostate cancer is one of the biggest concerns for men all over the world. It is, in fact, a very unpleasant subject that many people do not really want to dwell on it. New research shows, however, that there could be a
vaccine that would protect men in the long run against prostate cancer.
At this stage, though, the vaccine has only been tested in mice. According to
Dr. W Martin Kast of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles,
“By early vaccination, we have basically given these mice life-long protection against a disease they were destined to have. This has never been done before and, with further research, could represent a paradigm shift in the management of human prostate cancer.”
So what does the vaccine do? The most significant factor in prostate cancer ...
Men who take natural supplements, this news is for you!
Reuters just published an article on two men developing prostrate cancer after ingesting herbal supplements to boost their sexual performance. These men had been taking the supplements for months when they were diagnosed with advanced prostrate cancer. Here’s an excerpt of the article:
Roehrborn’s team became concerned about what they call herbal/hormonal dietary supplements, or HHDSs, after two men developed aggressive and incurable prostate cancer within months of taking the same supplement.
They analyzed the product, which they did not name for legal reasons, and found it contained two hormones — testosterone and estradiol. When they tested it on tumor cells in the lab, they found it fueled the growth of prostate cancer cells more potently than testosterone alone, they reported in the journal Clinical Cancer Research.
Of course, we cannot generalize and ...
Among the forerunners today when it comes towards the important aspects of living is that of being fully aware of the various diseases and illnesses about health. There are a lot of new illnesses cropping up in the world today and most of them can be found over the web and this is something that
affordable search engine optimization can very much help in. A lot of them come up with a single key in of the words through an individual’s favorite search engine and the top optimized sites will always be heading the list of site containing pertinent information for it.
Not all sites may be able to provide the necessary information for the health or illness topic requested. However, among the top results from a simple search query, it will surely be something that can provide a gist or an overview of what to expect. In ...
Digestive
disorders that would come normal would include that of consuming something that the stomach would not like. In other cases, it would include food intake of something that may have been already spoiled thus leading towards discharge of wastes and toxins that may become uncontrollable.
Loose Bowel Movement (LBM) is a natural occurrence where much of the body
minerals would be affected as well. Changes in the bowel movement are sure to occur in bad digestive instances. Experiencing stomach cramps, slight chills and the usual uncomfortable feelings are among the things to watch out for in such cases.
The best way is to continuously drink water as a form of therapy since LBM drains the body of its liquids at times. Gatorade has been known to be a good
alternative to drink up because of its amino acids that would ensure ...
People are not always aware of their current state of physical condition by simply looking at the mirror or relying on what they feel at
present. The need to undergo certain medical examinations and physician�s advice are the best ways to go about the overall
assessment of a person�s current health status.
The common belief for some is that unless they feel something strange, they would not go to their physician for medical
evaluation. With the trend today leaning more towards being health conscious, regular physical examinations are slowly becoming a regular practice to safeguard their overall hiatus.
Diseases and illnesses have slowly been spreading and resorting to the possible immunizations brought about by advanced medicine is a good way to avoid illnesses that can make a person�s life dreadful. Physical examinations can be availed of even for ...
People who would normally spend most of their time in front of
computers and not getting enough sleep to recharge their body are bound to reach a point where their 20/20 vision may get affected. Growing eye bags and twitching muscles behind the human eye are indicators of
abused use of the sense of sight, also warning beforehand a person that he should also learn to rest his eyes from time to time.
While people cannot help such need to embark on body abuses relating to
work and pressure stemming from their duties, it is best to adjust the whole body clock to adapt to change temporarily. Everyone will come to a point where they would have to slow down and realize that bodily abuse will catch up with them.
Vitamins and supplements may help in providing preventive
maintenance, but this alone ...
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that has been rampant for people who have had a hard time reverting back to the normal body clocks. Insomnia has so far altered the body clock, resulting into
problems that people who report for work on a regular 8 to 5 shift due to absences and tardiness.
While there are people who seek medical attention, it all boils down on how the person would be determined in finding out how to regulate their sleeping
habits once more. There will always be Valium to help people sleep at preferred times but the normal recourse would be to try and re-adjust the body clock.
Physicians who would stay away from prescribing medical drugs, would advise patients to drink warm
milk and even drink vitamins before they sleep. While the latter would be up for questioning, the explanation behind it ...
Injuries are normal for people who engage in sports that entail frequent use of the arms and legs. Stretching is a good way to avoid muscle strains and tendonitis, something that
athletes would dread since it would mean they would have to take therapy for it and rest for weeks to a month.
The worst part of suffering these injuries would be on the
preparation stages where training is something that athletes would usually undergo. Another hard point would be that of being in the middle of the actual competition where they would have to watch helplessly in the sidelines since they would be no help if they were to force the issue. Forcing the issue as well would probably
aggravate the injury and keep them from playing in the future.
Usual parts of the body that may be affected would ...
