Would you exercise if it meant you’d have smarter babies? In a new study that was published in Cell Reports, exercising male mice produced offspring with enhanced brain activity. Physical exercise has been shown to alter gene expression- turning certain genes on and others off, and now it looks like these changes can be passed …
Continue ReadingConquering Your Sex Life
To many of us, the effects of aging on our sex life is something we perceive as an inevitability. We may come to envy younger couples, thinking that they are living in the peak of their “sexual careers”. These trains of thought not only prevent us from seeking ways to reach new and higher peaks …
Continue ReadingWish You Lasted Longer in Bed? Chances are, Your Partner Does Too
How long should sex last? Based on a study published in the Journal of Sex Research, the average desired time of sexual intercourse is in the 20-plus minutes range. Unfortunately, men’s average time to climax is about 5-6 minutes and once that happens, the sex is most often finished. Women are left frustrated and unsatisfied. …
Continue ReadingFeeling Tired and Stressed? It Could Be More than Work, It Might Be Low Testosterone
The average American is busier than ever before. The stresses of every day life are large contributors to the way you feel physically and mentally during your waking hours, while affecting your sleep quality as well. You may experience fatigue, difficulty sleeping, low sex drive, an increase in body fat, and brain fog. We often …
Continue ReadingDecreased Dementia Associated with Midlife Cardiovascular Fitness
In a 44-year-long study involving women, high midlife cardiovascular fitness was related to a decreased risk in dementia. The study found a dose-dependent relationship between fitness level and dementia risk. Those with a high cardiovascular fitness level had only a 5% incidence of all-cause dementia by the end of the study, as compared with 25% …
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