Multiple Sclerosis affects almost half a million Americans in US alone. It is chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS), which is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and unique for each case. As Multiple Sclerosis is an inflammatory disease that attacks the central … [Read more...] about Multiple Sclerosis: What it is?
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Lower Testosterone Levels Seen in Unhealthy Men
Lower testosterone levels are common in aging men, but why are some men far more affected by these signs of aging than others? A 2006 study tested 2,100 men over the age of 45 and found correlations between several health conditions and low testosterone levels in aging men. Low testosterone levels were seen: 2.4 times more often in obese men 2.1 times more often in men with diabetes 1.8 times more often in men with high blood pressure Ongoing research has not yet found a causal … [Read more...] about Lower Testosterone Levels Seen in Unhealthy Men
Is it Low T?
Signs of Low Testosterone (Low T) are often subtle and can be mistaken as a natural part of aging. Testosterone is a hormone that is produced by the body in testicles and is responsible for stimulating sperm production and sex drive, as well as building muscles and bone mass. As men age, testosterone production decreases. When production dramatically drops or ceases, a range of symptoms and complications can occur. Low T is diagnosed when levels fall below 300 nanograms per deciliter. … [Read more...] about Is it Low T?
Sudden Memory Loss A Possible Side-Effect of ED Drugs
Revisions to Erectile Dysfunction drug labels have recently been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to include sudden memory loss as a side effect in users. Label changes are made necessary when multiple users have reported the same symptoms after taking the drug. The condition, “transient global amnesia,” is temporary memory loss commonly seen in neurological conditions caused by head injury or epilepsy. The International Journal of Impotence Research recently published a … [Read more...] about Sudden Memory Loss A Possible Side-Effect of ED Drugs
Sexual Dysfunction in Trauma Victims
According to a recent study reportedat the 2008 Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, 3,087 out of 10,122 survey respondents reported cases of sexual dysfunction after experiencing severe physical trauma. Trauma, a serious or body-altering injury, had not been linked to sexual dysfunctions until recent years and findings now support the correlation. After becoming aware of the increased number of young trauma patients experiencing sexual dysfunction, University of Washington … [Read more...] about Sexual Dysfunction in Trauma Victims
Study: Drinking Alcohol Now and Then May Not Hurt Your Long-term Sexual Performance
Although conventional wisdom tells us that drinking inhibits sexual performance, there is new research that shows moderate drinking could actually help our sexual activity—in the long run. The study cited by the Journal of Sexual Health doesn’t tell us why alcohol seems to hinder erectile dysfunction, but antioxidants may have something to do with it. Just like red wine protects you against heart disease, moderate drinking of certain kinds of alcohol over a long period may bolster your system … [Read more...] about Study: Drinking Alcohol Now and Then May Not Hurt Your Long-term Sexual Performance
