The effects of sex hormones on lung cells may be causing women to have asthma at twice the rate of men, according to researchers from Vanderbilt University and Johns Hopkins. The investigators found that testosterone hindered a cell linked to asthma symptoms such as inflammation and mucus production in the lungs. The study, which analyzed… Continue reading Why Do Women Get Asthma More Frequently than Men?
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Men Likelier than Women to Get CPR in Public Places
Men are more likely to receive bystander CPR in public locations compared to women, and they are more likely to survive after the life-saving measure, according to preliminary research presented in November at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.… Continue reading Men Likelier than Women to Get CPR in Public Places
Sex Rarely A Heart-Stopping Activity
Sexual activity is rarely associated with sudden cardiac arrest, a life-threatening malfunction of the heart’s electrical system causing the heart to suddenly stop beating, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. To determine whether… Continue reading Sex Rarely A Heart-Stopping Activity
Atrial Fibrillation: Men Develop It Earlier and Weight Is A Factor
Men develop a type of irregular heartbeat, known as atrial fibrillation, about a decade earlier than women on average, and being overweight is a major risk factor, according to a large new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. In atrial fibrillation, the upper chambers of the heart, or atria, quiver instead of… Continue reading Atrial Fibrillation: Men Develop It Earlier and Weight Is A Factor
Selfish? Generous? The Brain’s Signals Give Clue
Researchers analyzing the brains of women and men found that they respond differently to pro-social and antisocial behavior, depending on the circumstances. The striatum, located in the middle of the brain, is responsible for the assessment of reward and is active whenever a decision is made. The findings, from the study by researchers at the… Continue reading Selfish? Generous? The Brain’s Signals Give Clue
A “Genetic Timetable” and Your Brain
Researchers have discovered a “genetic timetable” in the brain that is timed so precisely, experts can look at the genes in a sample of brain tissue and tell the age of a person. Scientists from the University of Edinburgh analyzed existing data that measured gene expression in brain tissue samples from across the human lifespan –… Continue reading A “Genetic Timetable” and Your Brain
Major Study Reveals Sperm Counts of Western Males Drops Significantly Over 40-Year Period
While male longevity has increased by an impressive 25 years over the past century, startling new research has revealed that while men may be living longer, diminishing sperm rates may mean there could be fewer men – and women – living in the future. This bleak prognosis of human reproduction is just one takeaway from… Continue reading Major Study Reveals Sperm Counts of Western Males Drops Significantly Over 40-Year Period
Breast Cancer in Men: Treatments and Genetic Counseling
An update from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on male breast cancer, risk factors and treatment options: Can men get breast cancer? Yes. Although breast cancer is a disease usually associated with women, men get it too. Because male breast cancer is rare, there is very limited information on how to treat men… Continue reading Breast Cancer in Men: Treatments and Genetic Counseling
Women Pay 40 Percent More Than Men For Hair-Loss Remedy
According to new research, when it comes to buying Rogaine foams, the gender gap is particularly obvious: Women pay an average of 40 percent more than men for the hair loss remedy. The analysis was done by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. A news release from the Perelman… Continue reading Women Pay 40 Percent More Than Men For Hair-Loss Remedy
Making Men Better at Romance for Valentine’s Day – and Every Day
The romance doesn’t drain out of a relationship overnight. It’s a slow trickle over time. “Counselors will tell you that the leaks in a marriage or love relationship are a hazard of daily life,” says Drexel Gilbert, author of 30 Days to Better Love: A Guide for Men (www.drexelgilbert.com). “Careers, children, bills and a variety… Continue reading Making Men Better at Romance for Valentine’s Day – and Every Day
Sexism Linked to Mental Health Problems in Men
Men who prefer traditional role are likelier to have more psychological problems than those who don’t conform as much to masculine norms, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. “In general, individuals who conformed strongly to masculine norms tended to have poorer mental health and less favorable attitudes toward seeking psychological help, although… Continue reading Sexism Linked to Mental Health Problems in Men
Sex in Later Years: Healthier for Women than Men?
Having sex frequently – and enjoying it – puts older men at higher risk for heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems. For older women, however, good sex may actually lower the risk of hypertension. That’s according to the first large-scale study of how sex affects heart health in later life. The federally funded research, led… Continue reading Sex in Later Years: Healthier for Women than Men?
The Skin-Cancer Gender Gap
Skin cancer can affect anyone, regardless of age, race or gender. When it comes to skin cancer prevention and detection, however, it seems that men need to brush up on their knowledge. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). More than 8,500 people… Continue reading The Skin-Cancer Gender Gap
How Risk Taking Changes with Age
The propensity to take risks does alter over our lifespan, but it is particularly likely to change in people up to age 30 and those older than 65. Researchers reached that conclusion in a study conducted at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in collaboration with the University of Basel, Yale University, and the… Continue reading How Risk Taking Changes with Age
More Men Are Becoming Caregivers
The face of today’s caregiver is gradually changing. While the majority of America’s 43 million unpaid caregivers are still female, an increasing number of men — at least 14.5 million — are contributing to the care of spouses, parents, children and other family members. Younger men are playing an even larger role. Research on male… Continue reading More Men Are Becoming Caregivers
Stress Can Stop Men From Giving Emotional Support
Stress may stop men from providing as much emotional support as women, researchers say. A study by an international team of psychologists, published in the journal Psychological Science, found that men and women who aren’t stressed out both provide strong support to their partners. But when under stress, women do a better job than men… Continue reading Stress Can Stop Men From Giving Emotional Support
Forgiveness Helps Women More Than Men
Older women who forgive others are less likely to report depressive symptoms, even if they themselves don’t feel forgiven. But older men, on the other hand, suffered a higher level of depressive symptoms when they had forgiven someone but felt unforgiven themselves. The results, from researchers in the University of Missouri College of Human Environmental… Continue reading Forgiveness Helps Women More Than Men
Gender Differences and Healthier Eating
Seniors will have more success maintaining healthier diets if gender differences are taken into account, according to research from the University of British Columbia. A new study, published in the journal Appetite, showed that men and women had different responses to tactics aimed at boosting seniors’ intake of fruit and vegetables. The study divided social-support… Continue reading Gender Differences and Healthier Eating