Mega Omegas: Fish Oil for Men
The benefits of Fish Oil and Omega Acids are often heard when discussing women`s health, but what about men? The truth is, Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, are just as important to men`s health helping promote a healthy heart and maintain healthy triglycerides.
Men's Health: Matters of the Heart
Heart disease remains the single leading cause of death in the United States. In 2006 alone, 26% of the men who died, did so due to heart disease, affecting more than one in every four men.(1)What many don`t realize is that half of the men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms.(2) Even if you have no symptoms, you may still be at risk for heart disease.
Herbal Remedies 101
For an introduction to herbs and a guide to using them safely and effectively, we sat down with Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger, a men’s health expert. Dr. Wollschlaeger is the Associate Editor of the Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association (JANA) and is the co-chair of the ANA Advisory Council on Continuing Medical Education. Since July 2001, he has served as a member of the Advisory Board of the American Botanical Council.
Men's Fertility
Nutritional status can impact fertility and reproduction in both men and women. Unhealthy food choices, excessive alcohol intake, cigarette smoking, and inappropriate drug use can all have adverse affects on fertility.
Men's Health: Being Aware
Many men have a hard time keeping appointments with a doctor and have an inclination to not seek medical help until it is absolutely necessary. With an eye towards prevention, the Wellness Advisor took an overview of the health issues men should be aware of.
Men's Health: Calculate Your Health Score
In sports, victory may be the overall goal, but the winning run in baseball cannot be achieved without touching all the bases. The most efficient way to slam that winning homerun is by eating healthy, living well, and protecting your heart. The same is true for winning in the game of Life.
Men's Skin Care
Skin is the body’s armor. In addition to its important biological role in protecting the body from the external environment, retaining moisture for the body and regulating body temperature, skin appearance factors into our overall well-being and physical attractiveness.
Saw Palmetto
Prostate health is a critical health issue for men. With an eye towards prevention, the Wellness Advisor talked to Lynn Laboranti, MS,RD, about saw palmetto, a supplement that helps protect the prostate.