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		<title>Men Health And Hygiene</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 09:59:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernad</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is obvious that men are sweating a lot and definitely they sweat more than women. Therefore men need to have stronger deodorant, soap, cologne and shampoo to keep them smell nice. Besides that do not consume too much onion, since it could make your body smell bad. This will help your hygienist.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is obvious that men are sweating a lot and definitely they sweat more than women. Therefore men need to have stronger deodorant, soap, cologne and shampoo to keep them smell nice. Besides that do not consume too much onion, since it could make your body smell bad. This will help your hygienist.</p>
<p>For keeping<strong> </strong>men health,<strong> </strong>it is advisable that you should pick one of these chicken, beef, shrimp, scallops, lamb, fish and tofu for your daily menu selection since they contain of a good protein that is needed for your body. And for vegetables you could also pick either asparagus, squash, mushroom, eggplant, Swiss chard, Brussels sprouts, green beans, zucchini or beets for your alternate dishes. If you want to have perfect<strong> </strong>men health<strong> </strong>you better quit smoking even occasionally. There are many treatments that you could join if you can not quit smoking yourself. Do not be too hard to yourself that you believe you could handle everything yourself. You need an expert to stop this bad habit if you really want to have this men health.<strong> </strong>Having regular exercise only would not be enough to keep the men health<strong> </strong>if you are still smoking. You should also maintain your food, your hygiene and have a regular safe sex at least 3 times a week. This would keep men health<strong> </strong>inside and outside.</p>
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		<title>Top Five Health Concerns For Men</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernad</dc:creator>
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Men die at a faster rate when compared to women, even though both  may be suffering from the same ailments. Men also die at a younger age  than women. There is no conclusive reason why this disparity exists  among the sexes-although some believe that men simply less adept at  taking care [...]]]></description>
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<p>Men die at a faster rate when compared to women, even though both  may be suffering from the same ailments. Men also die at a younger age  than women. There is no conclusive reason why this disparity exists  among the sexes-although some believe that men simply less adept at  taking care of themselves whereas women are generally known to be better  nurturers of health.</p>
<p>So what&#8217;s ailing men? Which health aspects  should men focus on for better, healthier and longer living? According  to statistics, the top four killers related to men&#8217;s health are heart  ailments, suicide, prostate ailments, and respiratory ailments.</p>
<p><strong>The  Heart</strong><br />
According to Men&#8217;s Health Network, an informational and educational  organization based in Washington D.C, almost twice as many men die of  heart ailments than women. This is the number one killer, according to  Center for Disease Control. Factors that are more likely to lead to  heart ailments include aging, family history of heart ailments, smoking,  sedentary lifestyles, being overweight/obese, high cholesterol, high  blood pressure, diabetes and being male.</p>
<p><strong>What can you do?</strong><br />
Maintain a heart healthy diet and an optimal weight. Avoid bad  habits like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Exercise  regularly and practice stress management.</p>
<p><strong>Suicide</strong><br />
Statistics show that men are four times more likely to commit  suicide than women. Experts believe that this may be related to a  tendency in men to bottle up or hide their feelings making it difficult  for men to seek help. More than 6 million men, according to the National  Institute of Mental Health, suffer from depression each year. However,  depression in men may exhibit itself in different ways like anger,  aggression, work burnout, substance abuse.</p>
<p><strong>What can you do?</strong><br />
Seek ways to communicate. Talk to a professional counselor. Always  seek emergency medical help before attempting to do anything harmful to  yourself.</p>
<p><strong>Respiratory Ailments</strong><br />
Smoking and the use of tobacco products are top killers for both  sexes. Other factors that affect respiratory health include second hand  smoke inhalation, exposure to asbestos and radon, air pollution and  personal history.</p>
<p><strong>What can you do?</strong><br />
Quit smoking. As soon as you do, your chances for contracting a  respiratory ailment diminish drastically, according to the National  Institute on Aging.</p>
<p><strong>Fluctuations in Glycemic Levels</strong><br />
More people are suffering from high or low blood sugar levels these  days. This may be related to stress, poor diet, hereditary factors  and/or lack of exercise. The numbers keep growing.</p>
<p><strong>What can you  do?</strong><br />
Maintain a low-fat, low-calorie diet and an optimal weight. Exercise  regularly and practice stress management.</p>
<p><strong>Prostate Ailments  (An Aging Prostate)</strong><br />
Prostate ailments usually begin with advancing age. The growth of  the prostate gland is a natural process of aging. By the time men reach  their 40s, the size of the prostate gland can affect urinary functions  and flow. It is for this reason that the American Cancer Society  recommends annual prostate health screenings for men over 50.</p>
<p>Prostate  health is high on the priority list of men&#8217;s health care needs. Because  men tend to neglect this very important aspect of health, the  statistics continue to rise. We need more awareness and education in  adopting proactive measures to support prostate health.</p>
<p><strong>What  can you do?</strong><br />
Nutritional supplements have made a breakthrough in prostate health  care by providing prostate nutrients that proactively promote prostate  health. It is recommended that men approaching their 40s take beta  sitosterol, a phyto-nutrient found in plants. Beta sitosterol has been  well-researched for its role in promoting healthy urinary flow and  functions. It also acts as an anti-aging agent delaying and at times,  even inhibiting the affects of an aging prostate. In addition to beta  sitosterol, a combination of minerals and Vitamin D is essential and  known to specifically target the maintenance of prostate health.</p>
<p>Men,  get serious about your health needs! Adopt a healthy lifestyle and step  up to get the help you need to enjoy a longer, healthier life!</p>
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		<title>Mens Healths &#8211; Important Reasons Why Mens Health Should Be Taken Seriously</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:51:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernad</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mens health is an important issue facing everyone today, not just men. It becomes increasingly important for men to take an active role in their health as they age, as the older your are the more illness prone you become. The first step is to know that you&#8217;re at risk, that way you know what to look for. From heart disease and stroke to cancer, some things are unavoidable no matter what you try to do to avoid them. Still, there are certain steps you can take to minimize your risk. Also, there are things you can do to catch potentially deadly illnesses (for example, prostate cancer) before they have a chance to develop into something that can&#8217;t be treated.</p>
<p>&#13;The first step, as any doctor will tell you, is to exercise and eat a proper diet. Deep fried chicken wings and nachos are not items that a well balanced diet consists of, so try to eat more salads and lean protein. There are little substitutions you can make that can drastically improve mens health. The next time you go to the grocery store, instead of buying ground meat that is 15 percent fat choose a leaner version. It usually doesn&#8217;t cost much more than an extra dollar or so per pound and it&#8217;s well worth the health benefit. Also, instead of buying chicken that has the skin on it, choose the boneless, skinless kind. It&#8217;s easier to cook and eat, plus you avoid a ton of extra calories and fat grams.</p>
<p>&#13;Obviously, exercising regularly is going to have a huge impact on mens health. Regular check ups by a doctor are also really important, as that&#8217;s how you get screened for a lot of potential health problems. Additionally, if you currently smoke or use smokeless tobacco, you should definitely look into quitting. There are all kinds of programs that can help you kick the habit, including online and in person support groups and nicotine chewing gum and patches.</p>
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		<title>Men&#8217;s Health &#8211; The Area of Concern and Attention</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 10:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernad</dc:creator>
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Good health is very important for a fulfilling life. In these  competitive times, unfortunately men&#8217;s health is put on the back-burner  until it becomes too serious to ignore.
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<p>Good health is very important for a fulfilling life. In these  competitive times, unfortunately men&#8217;s health is put on the back-burner  until it becomes too serious to ignore.</p>
<p>One either forgets about  it totally or is too shy to consult a doctor for the problems. Many  young boys do not have a clue about whom they must go to with their  health problems. In these cases, it is best to subscribe to men&#8217;s health  magazine. These magazines cover all issues related to the health of  men. They usually have a column too where people can put forth their  queries to health experts and get answers to them.</p>
<p>Some of the  important issues that men are generally shy about asking but ask from  the health experts associated with the magazine are discussed below:</p>
<p>Skin  Issues &#8211; It is a common notion that skin care and lotions are for women  but the truth is that even men require to take care of their skin.  During the teenage years, guys&#8217; skin also undergo many changes. There  are many guys who are stressed because of appearance of so many pimples  on their faces but they do not do anything about it. Either they are too  careless or are too embarrassed to ask. There are numerous skin  products available in the market especially for men. But it would be  better if they used them after only consulting a skin expert.</p>
<p>Body  Fitness &#8211; This is one area where men have finally arrived. To make  their body look more attractive, they go for a lot of body building  exercises which may or may not suit their body. More than the look,  fitness should be the main concern. One must consult a physician or  professional trainer before going for any kind of exercise or training.</p>
<p>Weight  Issues &#8211; Obesity is a concern for most men. And it can have very  harmful effects also. In case of overweight people, the HDL cholesterol  which is good for our body is produced in less amounts, and LDL which is  not good for our body is produced in higher amount. In the men&#8217;s  magazines, you can find tips on how you can reduce your weight.</p>
<p>Hair  Loss &#8211; Hair loss is a common problem not only among women but also in  men. Some amount of hair fall is common in everyone, but in case the  hair loss is more than normal, one needs medical help. There may be many  reasons behind excessive hair fall, stress being the main cause.</p>
<p>Sexual  Problems &#8211; Most men are shy about discussing their sexual problems. It  almost amounts to hurting their male ego. But one must consult a doctor  if there has been some deterioration in their sexual performance.  Subscribing to a men&#8217;s magazine will also let them know about many other  things. Read one and see for yourself.</p>
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		<title>Are Men&#8217;s Health Magazines Making You Fat?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:16:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernad</dc:creator>
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As men get older, it is natural to be concerned about excess body  weight, getting back in shape, and fighting the aging process to keep  you on top of your game. As a consequence of increased interest in men&#8217;s  health and fitness topics, men&#8217;s fitness magazines are growing in  popularity at [...]]]></description>
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<p>As men get older, it is natural to be concerned about excess body  weight, getting back in shape, and fighting the aging process to keep  you on top of your game. As a consequence of increased interest in men&#8217;s  health and fitness topics, men&#8217;s fitness magazines are growing in  popularity at an astounding rate. With more and more sedentary type jobs  today, today&#8217;s aging men are looking for advice on how to stay fit,  create more muscle mass, and keep their skin looking like it did twenty  years ago. Popular magazines, such as Men&#8217;s Health, Men&#8217;s Fitness, and  Muscle and Fitness, along with a number of other bodybuilding  publications for men enjoy record number subscription rates on an annual  basis.</p>
<p>However, it is important to keep in mind that the more of  these magazines that you subscribe to, the more time that you will spend  browsing through the endless articles that seem to send you in a  million different directions. In short, you could be spending a lot of  extra time on your bum instead of actually doing the exercises that you  need to do to get your body back in shape. These types of magazines can  not only put a strain on your wallet, but also prevent you from  achieving the results that you really desire.</p>
<p>When it comes to  finding the most effective methods for losing weight, building muscle  mass, and getting back in shape, it is best to keep it simple and find  one online source that can provide you with all of the information that  you need in one place.</p>
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		<title>Young Men&#8217;s Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:18:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernad</dc:creator>
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What&#8217;s the difference between men and women&#8217;s health?
One  of the biggest differences is that young men (and older men too!) are  more likely to ignore the signs of ill-health and delay an appointment  at the doctor, the dentist or the optician. Young women are not so  reluctant. So, why are young [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>What&#8217;s the difference between men and women&#8217;s health?</strong></p>
<p>One  of the biggest differences is that young men (and older men too!) are  more likely to ignore the signs of ill-health and delay an appointment  at the doctor, the dentist or the optician. Young women are not so  reluctant. So, why are young men like this?</p>
<p>According to health  workers one of the main reasons is because they take greater risks with  their health. This doesn&#8217;t just mean driving fast cars, drinking  excessive amounts of alcohol or engaging in dangerous sports. It  includes ignoring natural health warnings. Men tend to leave things  until their health has deteriorated whereas women seem to seek advice  more quickly. Statistics show that on average, men die seven years  younger than women and that men are far more likely to commit suicide  than young women.</p>
<p><strong>So, why are young men like this?</strong></p>
<p>According  to health workers one of the main reasons is because they take greater  risks with their health. This doesn&#8217;t just mean driving fast cars,  drinking excessive amounts of alcohol or engaging in dangerous sports.  It includes ignoring natural health warnings. Men tend to leave things  until their health has deteriorated whereas women seem to seek advice  more quickly. Statistics show that on average, men die seven years  younger than women and that young men are far more likely to commit  suicide than young women.</p>
<p><strong>Young men have worries too</strong></p>
<p>A  recent survey called Leading Lads reports on what&#8217;s really going on for  1,400 young men across the UK. It has highlighted 10 key areas that  lads worry about. these include; schoolwork and exams, money, their  looks, relationships outside the family, conflict at home, job hunting,  failure at sport, sexual performance feeling powerless and being  followed or attacked. The survey also found that boys felt they weren&#8217;t  listened to and that their confidence drops dramatically around the age  of 19.</p>
<p>Leading Lads shows how adults can help to increase men&#8217;s  self esteem, how to deal with families and other relationships and how  to make them feel more in control of their lives.</p>
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		<title>Men&#8217;s Health &#8211; How to Lose Your Gut &#8211; Fat Stomach Exercise Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:22:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernad</dc:creator>
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Having an overhanging gut is not what you thought you would have  when you grew up. But thankfully it can be changed with a bit of hard  work and discipline. Here are a few awesome tips to blast it away.
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<p>Having an overhanging gut is not what you thought you would have  when you grew up. But thankfully it can be changed with a bit of hard  work and discipline. Here are a few awesome tips to blast it away.</p>
<p>Realizing  that you have a problem and that it is your fault is the first step,  and obviously you have already completed that, so congratulations!</p>
<p>The  next step is where the hard work starts. You have to actually do  something!!</p>
<p>I wouldn&#8217;t advise buying a gym membership to an  exclusive gym community just yet because there are more important things  to do first.</p>
<p>Trading in your old eating and drinking patterns for  something a little more conducive to losing weight would be the first  thing anybody worth their weight in gold in the fitness industry would  recommend.</p>
<p>Get rid of soda, cookies, sweets, cakes, pies and all  that sort of trash.</p>
<p>Instead start with salads, sandwiches, rolls,  fruit, vegetables etc.</p>
<p>Then start going for a walk/jog/run once a  day, depending on your current fitness levels. Don&#8217;t cheat yourself here  and go for a walk even though you only need to lose a few lbs. You know  what you are capable of, and if you find walking around your house a  challenge, then obviously you need to start with walking first.</p>
<p>Make  sure you do a little bit of exercise each day during the week, and if  you are really committed, then head out on a Saturday or Sunday too.</p>
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		<title>Men&#8217;s Health Supplements</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:23:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernad</dc:creator>
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Men have health needs that are very different from women?s. To  maintain a strong and healthy body, nothing is better than a healthy and  balanced diet, regular exercise and, of course, a clean and healthy  lifestyle. However, there are many essential vitamins and minerals that  are lacking in the average man?s [...]]]></description>
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<p>Men have health needs that are very different from women?s. To  maintain a strong and healthy body, nothing is better than a healthy and  balanced diet, regular exercise and, of course, a clean and healthy  lifestyle. However, there are many essential vitamins and minerals that  are lacking in the average man?s diet. An excellent way to get all the  nutrients a man needs is by taking health supplements. There are many  types of health supplements specially designed for men and readily  available on the market. These health supplements help address various  health and well-being issues experienced by men.</p>
<p>Men?s health  supplements come in a wide variety and offer a wide spectrum of vitamins  and minerals. A basic health supplement for men should contain vitamin  A, zinc and vitamin B6. Vitamin A has antioxidant properties that fight  free radicals and help prevent cancer. It also strengthens the immune  system and helps keep the skin clean and clear. A good health supplement  must contain essential fatty acids and an amino acid complex for  overall health. For older men, pantothenic acid, niacin and zinc are  important nutrients to maintain a healthy body and an alert mind.</p>
<p>Pantothenic  acid is an important nutrient necessary for the proper functioning of  the adrenal gland.  Zinc is an important element in maintaining prostate  function and testosterone production. It also helps in sperm  development. Niacin helps in keeping a healthy blood cholesterol level.  Ginseng is one of the most popular ingredients in men?s health  supplements and is used to maintain good masculine functions.</p>
<p>Many  health supplements claim to help relieve stress and strengthen the  body?s defense system. Vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids, copper,  beta-carotene, calcium and other non-essential amino acids are some of  the most common components of men?s health supplements. Taking men?s  health supplements will strengthen the pillars of good health, such as a  balanced diet and regular exercise.</p>
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		<title>Omega 3 &#8211; The Secret Ingredient to Men&#8217;s Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bernad</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While most people are aware that omega 3 fatty acids play a major  role in your health both during your youth, as an adult and as you enter  your later years, few realize that omega 3 has some startling  ramifications for men&#8217;s health in particular. Of course, men and women  can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While most people are aware that omega 3 fatty acids play a major  role in your health both during your youth, as an adult and as you enter  your later years, few realize that omega 3 has some startling  ramifications for men&#8217;s health in particular. Of course, men and women  can benefit from sharpened memory, resistance to diabetes, cardiac  health and increased focus, but recent studies released in the April  edition of Clinical Cancer Research indicate that the more omega 3 men  get, the better their odds become of fighting off prostate cancer and  even preventing it entirely.</p>
<p>This is particularly important  because the general rule for omega 3 as accepted by the medical  community revolves around the American Heart Association&#8217;s  recommendation that people eat 2 servings of fatty fish like salmon,  mackerel or tuna twice a week. However, in the April study, results  showed that volume of omega 3 had a significant impact on the results.  The more omega 3 that the men had in their diets, the better. Those with  the highest amount of omega 3 in their diet had a 63 percent higher  likelihood of beating the disease than those with lower and minimal  amounts in their diets.</p>
<p>This means that while it is good to get  some omega 3, getting a daily dose is far better. In order to get enough  omega 3, a man has several options. He could consume as much as 2  pounds of salmon a day. This would result in a really boring diet that  would also probably make him smell a little funny and give him gas. On  the other hand, he could simply take a daily omega 3 supplement that  would provide him with all the omega 3 fatty acids that he needed  without the fishy smell and the burping. Of the two, most men opt for  the latter.</p>
<p>However, when it comes to high amounts of omega 3, it  is important to make sure that you are getting the right forms of the  fatty acid. It is actually the omega 3 rather than just the fish itself  that can cause some of the unpleasant side effects such as peculiar body  odor and gastrointestinal issues. In order to be sure you are getting  enough omega 3 and that you are also getting the right kinds, you need  to check your omega 3 supplement to be sure that it has been treated  using molecular differentiation. This process gets rid of the useless  omega 3 formations and the ones that cause the unnecessary side effects,  leaving only the forms of omega 3 fatty acids that protect heart, mind  and prostate from ill health.</p>
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		<title>Men&#8217;s Health &#8211; Can Fish Oil Omega3 Benefit Men&#8217;s Health?</title>
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Fish oil may be particularly beneficial to men&#8217;s health, because  of the omega-3 fatty acids they contain. Low intake of fish and low  circulating levels of DHA, an omega3 fat, are associated with prostate  cancer, BPH or enlarged prostate, prostatitis and with fertility issues,  such as low sperm count and motility.
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<p><strong>Fish oil may be particularly beneficial to men&#8217;s health, because  of the omega-3 fatty acids they contain.</strong> Low intake of fish and low  circulating levels of DHA, an omega3 fat, are associated with prostate  cancer, BPH or enlarged prostate, prostatitis and with fertility issues,  such as low sperm count and motility.</p>
<p>DHA Importance</p>
<p>DHA  and other omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory activity and  counter the effects of other types of dietary fat, such as omega 6 and  saturated fats. If you haven&#8217;t heard already, you should not be eating  anything that contains trans-fat. Food manufacturers are now required to  list the trans-fat content, because it contributes to a variety of  health problems and is not necessary to the human body.</p>
<p>Prostatis  is an inflammation of the prostate gland. It usually begins gradually  and lingers on for several weeks. Bacterial or other type of infection  may or may not be present. Symptoms include pain and, if bacterial  infection is present, fever. Protecting the prostate is an important  part of men&#8217;s health. Fish oil, because of its anti-inflammatory  activity, reduces the risk of prostatitis.</p>
<p>At birth, the prostate  gland is tiny. It grows rapidly during puberty and a second growth spurt  typically occurs after the age of 40. Nine out of ten men suffer from  enlarged prostate or BPH by the time they reach the age of 85. A fish  oil supplement may reduce the risk of BPH, which is benign. Studies have  shown that blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are lower in people with  BPH and even lower in those with prostate cancer.</p>
<p>Sperm Count  Increase</p>
<p>An important aspect of young men&#8217;s health, when they want  to have children, is low sperm count or low sperm motility. Although  the reasons for this are unclear, it has been shown that a fish oil  supplement increases both the count and the motility of the sperm. Many  scientists hope that supplementation will reduce the need for in-vitro  fertilization, because infants born through IVF have greater health  risks.</p>
<p>Heart Health Improved</p>
<p>One benefit of omega-3 fatty  acids that is important to everyone is the reduced risk of heart  disease. It is relevant to men&#8217;s health, because a man is more likely to  suffer from a fatal heart attack than is a woman. A fish oil supplement  is beneficial to the heart in several ways.</p>
<p>Clotting Risk Reduced</p>
<p>First,  it reduces the risk of clotting. Clots can interrupt the blood flow to  the heart, causing a heart attack. Blood clots are also responsible for  stroke.</p>
<p>Second, omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to lower total  and LDL cholesterol levels. High cholesterol, in particular, high  levels of LDL cholesterol increase the risk of the heart disease that is  typically seen in older people.</p>
<p>Commonly referred to as hardening  of the arteries, atherosclerosis occurs when LDL cholesterol builds up  on the interior portion of the arterial walls.</p>
<p>Men over the age of  40 are at a higher risk of heart attack. So, omega3s are particularly  beneficial for men&#8217;s health, from the age of 40 on.</p>
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