Men with beer bellies warned they are at risk of weaker bones

Men with excessive fat around their middles aren't just putting their hearts under strain - they are also at risk of weaker bones.

A study from Harvard Medical School found men with beer bellies had a higher chance of developing osteoporosis, a disease usually associated with older women.

The condition makes bones more prone to breaks as they lose density. Over a third of women have one or more bone fractures because of osteoporosis in their lifetime, however so do one in five men.

'Most studies on osteoporosis have focused on women,' study leader Dr Miriam Bredella said. 'Men were thought to be relatively protected against bone loss, especially obese men.

' To check this assumption, Dr Bredella and her team of researchers evaluated 35 obese men with a mean age of 34 and a mean body mass index, a measure of body fat, of 36.5.

When butt enhancement goes horribly wrong

A shocking video emerged today showing a grotesque bulge in a woman's buttock apparently caused when her botched silicone implant 'flipped inside out'.

Instead giving her a smooth, plump appearance, the implant has popped out and is left protruding in an ugly disc shape at the back of her cheek.

In the 20-second clip, the unidentified woman slowly manipulates it back into place while explaining: 'This is my implant flipping backwards'. She adds: 'I don't think an implant's supposed to do that. It shouldn't be able to flip.

The video has been 'liked' by 278 people on Facebook and shared nearly 20,000 times.

Why having regular sex increases your chance of having a healthy baby

It may sound obvious but couples who want to have a baby should regularly have sex first, say scientists.

A study found women had a better chance of having a healthy baby if they had repeated exposure to their partner's sperm before they conceived.

This was because it gave their immune systems time to build up a tolerance to the foreign fluid and so support a pregnancy

Research author Prof Sarah Robertson from the University of Adelaide, said: 'We now know that an average of at least three to six months coitus with their partner is necessary to get their immune system to respond correctly to enable a healthy pregnancy.'

Researchers Unveil Natural Remedies For Breast Cancer

Nigerians and indeed mankind should no longer die because of breast cancer. Researchers have unveiled natural remedies that could be effectively used for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. CHUKWUMA MUANYA writes.
 BREAST cancer has been shown to be the leading cause of death among women between 40 and 55 years of age, and the second overall cause of death among women.

Fortunately, the mortality rate from breast cancer has reportedly decreased in recent years due to an increased emphasis on early detection and more effective treatments.
Despite early detection, conventional and chemotherapeutic methods of treatment, most women with breast cancer are still dying.

Tomatoes Helpful In Fighting Prostate Cancer, Says Nutritionist

A Lagos-based nutritionist, Grace Odinaka, said on Saturday that good consumption of tomatoes could help in reducing the risk of having cancer.

Ms. Odinaka, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Divine Release Nursing Home, Ojo, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

She said a lot of people had relegated the importance of tomatoes and that some, especially children, were fond of picking them out of their meals.

Ms Odinaka said that tomatoes contained Lycopene, an antioxidant, which researchers agreed, had powerful anti-cancer properties.
She said that the properties were especially helpful in warding off prostate cancer and in reducing the risk of heart disease and premature aging.

Nigeria At High Risk Of Yellow Fever Epidemic – Experts

Health experts yesterday in Abuja expressed fears of possible outbreak of yellow fever in the country.
They said 30 years after the last yellow fever epidemic outbreak in the country, no nationwide vaccination had been conducted since, stating that over 101 million Nigerians are at risk of being infected with the disease.
The warning is coming amidst recent outbreak of yellow fever in six districts of Cameroun bordering Cross River State, which places Nigeria at risk because it is the only country among 13 in West Africa yet to conduct mass vaccination.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting yesterday in Abuja on the Preparation for Mass Vaccination against yellow fever in high risk states in Nigeria, the Chairman, Expert Review Committee (ERC) on Polio Immunisation, Prof Oyewole Tomori, disclosed that about 377 local government areas in 25 states in the country had been marked out as high risk states.

Teething Powder Can Destroys Kidney In Future - Paediatrician

Dr Solomon Adeleke, a paediatrician, has advised parents against the use of teething powder for babies, as it can cause kidney failure in adulthood.

Adeleke, who works with University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, told the New Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that teething powder contained mercury, which is hazardous to the health.
He said, “Most of the time, they give it twice or thrice a day, the powder will then accumulate in the kidney, it destroys the kidney not at that natal age of the baby.
“This happens when the child is around 40 years; It is when they get to 40 years because the accumulation of leads to renal insufficiency, so we should be very careful about using teething powder.’’

Makeup On The Eyelashes; It May Damage Your Eyes – Optometrist

Every lady need to be aware of the threats some of the chemicals contained in make ups pose to their health. While trying to look beautiful, the health implications of the products we use must be taken into consideration.
A consultant Optometrist on Sunday advised women against applying eyelashes as makeup to avoid damaging the eyes.
Dr Michael Nwoko, Chairman, National Optometric Association, Edo chapter, gave the advice in an interview with the NAN saying that the product contained chemicals that could damage the eyes.
According to him, the eye reacts with any chemical that comes close to it.

“When you apply chemicals, such as makeup on the eyes, the eyes must react and this could lead to itching of the eyes.

10 Bad Habits That Can Seriously Damage Your Brain

 Well, according to a report on Medicalopedia, there are ten habits, that can potentially cause serious damage to the brain. And they are:
1. No Breakfast: People who do nottake breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. Th is leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing braindegeneration.
2. Overeating: It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.
3. Smoking: It causes multiple brainshrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

Two Apples A Day Could Cut The Risk Of Heart Disease

 Just two apples a day could help protect women against heart disease by cutting their cholesterol levels, according to new research.

Scientists found apples significantly lowered blood fat levels in postmenopausal women, the group most at risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Snacking on the fruit every day for six months slashed cholesterol by almost a quarter.
The biggest reduction was seen in low-density lipoprotein, the so-called ‘bad’ cholesterol that furs up arteries and raises the risk of a life-threatening clot forming near the heart or brain.

The findings, by a team of researchers at Florida State University in the U.S, support previous evidence that apples could be good for the heart.

Baby Born With 3 Legs Seen In Borno State

A baby girl identified as Nafisat, born with many legs and imperforated anus in Borno State needs your help.

According to medical experts, baby Nafisat needs N1million for corrective surgery for her to remain alive.
Baby Nafisat was born to the Ahmed family in Bayo LGA of Borno state on the 18th of June, 2012.

The family’s joy quickly turned to sorrow as they witnessed many abnormalities surrounding her birth.

US Approves Pill For HIV Prevention

The US’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has for the first time approved a drug to prevent HIV infection through sexual activities. The drug, Truvada, is in use since 2004 as a part of retroviral therapy for HIV-I but the FDA green signal on Monday makes it the first approved drug for prevention of the dreaded virus.
Though medically it is a significant step in control of HIV-AIDS, doctors in India say the prohibitive cost of the drug — $14,000 annually — is unlikely to make it a potent weapon from the public health perspective in this country.

The pill has to be taken once daily for prevention of infection but the FDA statement says that it should ideally be used in combination with safe sex practices.

How To Prevent Hair Loss

We value our hair and quietly weep at the sight of hair in the brush and on the floor.

We may have tried products promising total hair repair solutions, but even these don't do much and hair fall continues to feature in our everyday nightmare list. Today, we're going back to the basics to bring you natural hair care solutions for healthy and strong hair. So how does one prevent hair loss? Here are the most effective ways to control hair fall naturally.

Hair fall, when not due to genetic reasons, is a direct fallout of a poor diet.
Your hair draws nutrition from food. If you favour high calorie junk food, then your hair hardly gets any nourishment and tends to break or fall. However, this doesn't mean that you need any exotic healthy ingredients.

Home Remedies For Treating Pimples

Believe it or not, your skin is your largest organ of your entire body. Keeping it clear and healthy can be a daunting task, especially at stressful times. We all know that pimples are ugly and frustrating. So, let’s discuss some ways on how to treat pimples and get clearer, healthier looking skin.

1. Honey Mask
We eat honey, but many people don’t know that you can use honey to treat pimples. Honey contains a lot of anti-oxidants and anti-bacterial components. It even has anti inflammatory benefits, which is an excellent for treating pimples.
Not only that, honey is a good moisturizer.
HOW:
While there are several recipes to creating honey mask, the easiest way is to apply just honey directly.

Tips On How you can cope with diabetes

In today’s stressful life, targets and deadlines are governing people’s lives, and diabetes is becoming a common occurrence in most households. Manoj Chadha, Diabetologist with Hinduja Healthcare Surgical, sheds some light on life without a sweet tooth.

“While genetics play a role in the occurrence of diabetes, the main cause for diabetes nowadays is the constant stress of everyday life — the pressure to over-achieve, unhealthy eating habits and decreased physical activity,” Manoj says. Consultant Diabetologist Arvind Ghorgane adds, “Stress-related diabetes if unattended, can result in full-fledged diabetes over time. What used to be considered an adult illness is of late becoming common in youngsters!”

Exercise Boosts Sex Drive In Middle-Aged Men

Men who hit the gym to shed their middle aged spread would be pleased to find that it provides a boost to their sex lives, according to a medical study

The research found that the effect of losing spare tyres and beer bellies, among men in their fifties, is a boost to their sex drive, a higher sperm count and stronger erections.

 Losing weight reduces the chances of low testosterone levels by up to 50 percent in more mature males.
The findings come from a study by Dublin doctors of 900 men with an average age of 54 taking part in a US diabetes prevention programme.

Weight loss can delay or avoid the onset of diabetes among those men who are most susceptible to the disease.

Testosterone Makes Women Want To Pleasure Themselves Rather Than Have Sex

It has long been assumed that men typically want to have sex more often than women because they have higher levels of testosterone.
But a team from the University of Michigan found that women with high testosterone had a greater desire to masturbate compared to their peers.

However, they were surprised to discover that women with higher testosterone levels were less likely to want to have sex with a partner.

It suggests that behind the finding is a complex web of factors including anxiety.

Living Near Loud Traffic Increases Your Risk Of Having A Heart Attack

Loud traffic noise increases the risk of heart attack, a study shows.Researchers say that each ten per cent rise in volume comes with a 12 per cent higher risk of heart attack.

Previous studies had investigated the combined effects of noise and pollution, although the results were inconclusive.
But the latest study of more than 50,000 people has found a ‘clear relationship’ between noise and heart attacks, reports journal PLoS ONE.

What The Male Pot Belly Stores

A lowdown on the ubiquitous male pot belly, the storehouse of diseases

Pot bellies ensure that the Indian male vanity takes a big punch in the stomach. But what is worse, is that bad health can be measured in the inches you notch up there. Gaining even two or four extra ones on your belly dramatically raises the risk of various illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and certain types of cancers. Doctors liken a pot belly, clinically termed as central obesity, to a five-kilo bag attempting to carry 10 kilos of tomatoes. Little wonder then that pot bellies destroy posture and spinal alignment over time. Of the two kinds of abdominal fat couching your mid-section, the subcutaneous fat, the one that you can pinch on your tummy, lies under the skin. The real culprit though is the visceral fat, lodged deep in your stomach around the intestines, liver and kidneys. This keeps growing to give you the pot belly.

Couples Sharing Bed Are Healthier, Happier

Partners' snoring habits might have led some couples to sleep in separate rooms. But researchers have revealed that sharing a bed with a long-term partner, even if your other half snores, could be good for your health.
It's even been suggested as a major reason as to why people in close relationships tend to live longer and in better health.

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in the U.S. believe sleeping next to someone helps lower the stress hormone cortisol, perhaps because it encourages feelings of safety and security.

Prolonged periods of elevated cortisol have been linked with an increase in cytokines — proteins involved in inflammation that can trigger heart disease, depression and autoimmune disorders.