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Low testosterone in men has been linked to diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease; now, add Parkinson’s to the list. A new neurological study published in The Journal of Biological Chemistry has shown that a sudden drop in testosterone levels in mice leads to symptoms similar to … Read More
Problem You’re trying to get healthy, so you heed this near-universal advice: eat well and start exercising. Solution Good advice, but those two things aren’t equal. According to Dr. Aseem Malhotra, of Frimley Park Hospital in the U.K, and two other researchers, the emphasis on exercise is wrong. It’s pretty … Read More
Problem You think overconfidence is a bad thing, especially in the dating work. Reality Actually, a little overconfidence—just a little—may be just the thing you need, according to a study in Personality and Social Psychology. Method Researchers conducted a series of online tests with over 3,000 men and women. They … Read More
Problem You think that having more sex would make you happier. Reality You’d also be wrong about that, providing that you’re in a monogamous relationship, according to a study in the Journal of Economic Behaviour and Organisation. Method Researchers had 128 healthy people between the ages of thirty-five to sixty-five who … Read More
We’ve previously reported that socialising in pubs is pretty good for your mental health. Well, time to rephrase: it might be good for your health, period. A new study published in Perspectives on Psychological Science has found that loneliness or social isolation can be just as bad as obesity when it comes … Read More
