Warning labels on cigarette packages have evolved since the passage of the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act of 1965. In 1965, cigarette warnings consisted of small text on packages that read “Caution: Cigarette Smoking May Be Hazardous to Your Health.” Labeling has come a long way since then. In the 1980s, labeling more clearly…
Few phrases make people cringe as much as “It’s not you, it’s me.” However, when it comes to sexual dysfunction in the bedroom, maybe it’s not such a bad thing to hear. Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects more than 30 million men just in the United States. Though erectile dysfunction (ED) is a sexual dysfunction only…
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a health condition where men fail to get or keep an erection that is firm enough for sex and/or experience a decrease in their libido. Typically, ED is thought to be a condition that affects men as they age, especially older men. Roughly 5% of men in their 40s experience ED,…
Men in the United Kingdom (UK) got lucky over Valentine’s Day, not just in the bedroom, but at the pharmacist’s counter too. In the UK, men experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED) can talk with a pharmacist and get Viagra over the counter instead of visiting a doctor’s office for a prescription. So, is this a good…
Warnings, recommendations for use, and general product information are commonly included on consumer products to reduce negative side effects and promote the effectiveness of the product. One group thinks a dietary warning should go on the labels of ED drugs like Viagra. Among the most recognizable product labels are those on cigarette packs and alcohol…
Typically, when the word Viagra is discussed as a treatment option, people think of men taking the little blue pill to relieve their symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED). Unfortunately for women, no drugs have had the same success as Viagra has with men. However, a promising drug, Lybrido, is in the testing phase and may…
Physical health plays an important role in sexual health, especially for erectile functioning in men. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is linked to several of men’s physical health indicators, like weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Men who are overweight or obese may experience higher rates of ED than men who are not. So, should men focus on…
This article discusses the relationship between diabetes and men’s reproductive health, namely how diabetes is linked to erectile dysfunction (ED). Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects numerous systems in the body, including the male reproductive system. In 2015, more than 30 million Americans were estimated to have diabetes, which equates to roughly 9% of…
It seems like every time we turn around there’s a new health fad being touted by social media influencers, media outlets, and trainers to the stars. But do you know what the most effective exercise is? It’s whichever one you get into the habit of doing. For many people, walking fits the bill perfectly. There’s HIIT…
Winter is great for a lot of things, like sipping hot cocoa by the fire with loved ones and hitting the slopes. What it might not be so great for, however, is your sex life. Judging by conception trends, it appears that people are having less sex in the late winter months. In fact, contrary…