Diabetes mellitus, or simply diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced or because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. In the United States alone, 25.8 million people or 8.3% of the population have diabetes, 7.0 million of which have undiagnosed diabetes. In 2010, about 1.9 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in population over 20 years. It is said … [Read more...] about Diabetes at risk
Testosterone: Sex Factor
Testosterone is a hormone produced by the body. In men, testosterone is mostly produced in the testicles, stimulating the production of sperm and increasing sex drive. It is also responsible in muscle and bone build-up. As men grow old, the production of testosterone decreases and Andropause takes place - the male counterpart of menopause. Testosterone level is relatively linked with man’s sex drive. Though testosterone alone does not cause an erection, Nitric oxide, a molecule that triggers … [Read more...] about Testosterone: Sex Factor
Does Healthy Eating Improves Sexual Function?
Can diet play a role in sexual dysfunction? Evidence is inconclusive. However, maintaining a healthy diet is a surefire way to improve your overall health, which certainly can’t hurt your sexual performance. In this post, we’ll focus on ways to improve your diet when eating at restaurants. Americans love to dine out, but how can you dine out when you’re watching your diet? It’s not that difficult: Just make sure to know what you’re eating when you’re eating it. There are several … [Read more...] about Does Healthy Eating Improves Sexual Function?
Premature Ejaculation Could Be Genetic
Some studies have claimed that Premature Ejaculation is caused by a psychological source. However, recent studies on Dutch men have brought forth the idea that maybe genetics play a larger role. The study tested 89 men who have had trouble with premature ejaculation since their first sexual experience. In these men, Serotonin levels were far lower than the 92 men that had never had such experiences. The areas of the brain that lacked sufficient levels of Serotonin were the same areas that … [Read more...] about Premature Ejaculation Could Be Genetic
As Far as ED is Concerned, Age May Not Be the Whole Story
Are you a man who is getting older? Yes, that is a ridiculous question, isn’t it? We are ALL getting older, but there comes a time when age may start getting in the way of what could be considered optimal sexual performance. But should men who are at an advanced age automatically attribute that to their poor performance, if indeed that is the case? This is something the experts at the Clinic for Him deal with all the time. The people at CFH – and anyone who responsibly deals with this … [Read more...] about As Far as ED is Concerned, Age May Not Be the Whole Story
ED Drugs Cause a Rise in STD Infections
Annals of Internal Medicine released a new study linking patients that take erectile dysfunction medication with a heightened risk of contracting STDs. The study was released earlier this month, citing that the increase in sexually transmitted disease rates may be due to the patient demographic being of an older age group. Therefore, older men are less inclined to use condoms because they feel less threatened by the risk of sex resulting in pregnancy. The study also identified that a … [Read more...] about ED Drugs Cause a Rise in STD Infections
