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Study identifies distinct brain organization patterns in women and men

Study identifies distinct brain organization patterns in women and men

A new study by Stanford Medicine investigators unveils a new artificial intelligence model that was more than 90% successful at determining whether scans of brain activity came from a woman or a man. The findings published Feb. 19 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, help resolve a long-term controversy about whether reliable …

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Adverse Effects Of High Levels Of Estradiol In Men

Adverse Effects Of High Levels Of Estradiol In Men

Article courtesy of: Thierry Hertoghe, MD., author of “Testosterone, the Therapy for Real Gentlemen”. A man’s body is adapted to relatively high amounts of male hormones, such as testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, and relatively low levels of female hormones, such as estradiol and estrone. A minimal level of female hormones, in particular the potent estradiol, is …

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Improving Your Physical Wellness As A Man

Healthy Skin From The Inside And Out

Keeping track of your physical wellness can be difficult for any man who is constantly on-the-go. When it comes to taking care of your body, it all boils down to lifestyle choices and finding time to implement healthy habits into your daily routine. These changes can be quite simple too and require minimal effort. Here …

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The World’s Oldest Man

The World’s Oldest Man

According to Guinness World Records a Japanese man with a sweet tooth who believes in the power of smiling has become the world’s oldest man alive, the longevity warrior is approaching his 113th birthday.  Chitetsu Watanabe is 112 years young, he was born in Niigata in northern Japan on March 5, 1907. He was recently …

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Beef Up to Maintain Muscle

Beef Up to Maintain Muscle

Six-ounces of beef helps to renew new muscle protein, among middle-aged men. Sarcopenia, or the gradual loss of muscle mass, is a common consequence of aging, and poses a significant risk factor for disability in older adults.  Stuart M. Phillips, from McMaster University (Canada), and colleagues enrolled 45 men, average age 59 years, in a …

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