Monday, February 25, 2013

Oily Fish Could Help Protect Against Skin Cancer

Regularly taking fish oil supplements could help protect against skin cancer, according to a study that suggests omega-3 fats help boost the immune system.
Researchers at Manchester University found that volunteers given omega-3 supplements were better able to ward off the potential harmful effects of sunshine, than those given a dummy pill. Read more

Friday, February 15, 2013

Reduce Blood Pressure with Olive Oil

A study found that olive oil can be used to lower blood pressure and reduce any need for hypertension medications.
There are many benefits of using extra virgin olive oil as a healthy source of fats in your daily diet. While it can encourage heart and liver health, the effects on blood pressure are equally if not more impressive. To put it simply: olive oil is one of many foods that can be used to lower blood pressure and reduce any need for hypertension medications.

In 2000, a small comprehensive study involving 23 patients with high blood pressure showed just how useful extra virgin olive oil can be. Read more

Monday, February 11, 2013

Study: Diet Soda Increases the Risk of Diabetes

A new study shows that drinking diet soda increases the risk of diabetes - and it doesn't take much.
Yet another study confirms what people have been saying for ages: Stop drinking diet soda. Like, right now. Drinking just one 12-ounce can of an artificially sweetened fizzy drink per week can increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes by 33 percent, French researchers found. And given that most people don't stop at a single weekly serving, your real risk for diabetes could actually be much higher. Read more

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Watching Too Much TV Cuts Male Fertility by Half

Watching TV for too long "cuts male fertility by half." A new study shows a sedentary lifestyle leads to a drop in sperm quality.
Young men who watch TV for just three hours a day have half the sperm count of men rarely found in front of the box, warn researchers.

For the first time, a study shows falling sperm quality is linked to lower levels of physical activity.

Men who are mostly sedentary lose out to those who are moderately active, says the Harvard University study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Experts say the effect could be due to lack of exercise, or to overheating of the testicles caused by prolonged sitting. Read more

Friday, February 1, 2013

How to Increase Testosterone Naturally

Low testosterone is the latest area in which Big Pharma is trying to push drugs. However, Brett McKay doubled his testosterone levels naturally in 90 days. Here's how he did it:
At last we’ve reached the final post of Testosterone Week and based on the comments from you all, this is the post you’ve been most looking forward to. Today I’m going to share what I did during my 90-day experiment in order to double my total and free testosterone levels. Read more