Tag: Men
Men who have a difficult childhood have lower levels of male sex hormones
Men who grew up in challenging conditions like prevalence of infectious diseases or poor nutrition may have lower levels of testosterone — male sex hormone — in later life, says […]
Why men tolerate stress incontinence for years before seeking treatment
Men often tolerate stress urinary incontinence (SUI) for more than two years before seeking medical help, says a new study. One third of patients also put up with it for […]
Women’s sports can’t afford to bench men in the gender-equity fight
When I saw Tuesday’s official launch of the SheIs initiative – a group of eight professional women’s sports leagues coming together to increase resources, viewership and attendance – I thought […]
Turn to dairy for bone health: Milk, yoghurt, cheese boosts bone density among men
Turns out that higher intake of dairy products, including milk, yoghurt and cheese, is associated with higher volumetric bone mineral density and vertebral strength at the spine in men. A […]
Dear senior citizens, take note. Consuming more protein may not benefit men much
Eating more protein may not benefit older men, a new research has found. According to a study conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, older men who consumed more protein than […]
Sleep-deprived men are at greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Here’s why
There’s a link between insufficient sleep and the development of insulin resistance, one of the factors that cause Type 2 diabetes. A team of US researchers has discovered a biological reason […]
Heart attacks at weekends more likely to kill young men than women
Even as the world grapples with the shocking death of Fiorentina captain and Italy international Davide Astori at the age of 31 reportedly due to cardiac arrest, a new study […]
Young men more likely to suffer from mental illness such as depression, bipolar than women
Young men are more likely to experience first-episode psychosis, defined as the first manifestation of one or more severe mental disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, and depression, compared to […]
Here’s why women are more likely to suffer from a stroke than men
Researchers have found that stroke disproportionately affects women as compared to men due to factors such as fluctuations in naturally occurring hormone levels, early age of menarche, and menopause. According […]
Weight Loss Wars: Why Do Men Lose Kilos Easily As Compared to Women?
Losing weight is no miracle. It is a gradual process that requires commitment, persistence, diligence and lots of hard work. One thing that must be kept in mind is the […]