The free gift that the San Francisco Giants offered to fans who showed up for a game with the Cincinnati Reds last August probably didn’t attract a big crowd, since it involved a procedure that most people shun whenever possible: It was a booster shot. Throughout the game, California Department of Public Health nurses were [...]
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Less Sleep May Lower Testosterone
January 31st, 2012 
admin Less sleep may be linked to lower testosterone among older men, according to a new study. Men’s testosterone levels typically decline with age, and in some men that drop in male hormones can lead to a lack of energy or libido as well as an increased risk of falls with broken bones. But researchers say [...]
Can kissing makes us happier?
December 21st, 2011 admin Have you ever wondered why we kiss? It’s actually a strange way to spend your time lips smooshed together, breath (good or bad) mingling, and let’s not even get into the tongue action. Yet we love it. We cheer when movie characters seal their happily-ever-afters with a smooch. A bodies-pressed-together kiss can make you remember [...]
Sleep Loss May Lower Testosterone
December 21st, 2011 admin Cutting back on sleep, even for a little while, may have a dramatic effect on men’s testosterone levels. A preliminary new study shows a week of sleep loss lowered testosterone levels by up to 15% in group of healthy young men. Researchers say low testosterone levels can negatively affect men’s health in a variety of [...]
Exercise for a Healthy Heart
December 21st, 2011 admin A sedentary (inactive) lifestyle is one of the top risk factors for heart disease. Fortunately, it’s a risk factor that you can do something about. Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise, has many benefits. It can: Strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system. Improve your circulation and help your body use oxygen better. Improve your heart failure [...]
Everyday Heart Health Tips
December 21st, 2011 admin If you’re not convinced about the need to develop an exercise program for your life, you can at least try following some of these tips in your everyday routine. Take advantage of any opportunity for exercise. Try some today. Take the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator at school or the mall. Just start [...]
