Putting Men's Health First
We know that when it comes to health, the best offence is defence! We’ve written a series of blogs about how to keep your body in tip-top condition as you age.
For many, the fear of cognitive decline is one of the biggest worry-factors around ageing. Perhaps you’ve seen first-hand the emotional distress that diseases like Alzheimer’s can cause both the sufferer and their family; or perhaps the idea of losing your sense of self just terrifies you – either way, the chances are it’s a … Continued
As wide as the nail on your pinky finger when fully grown, what turritopsis dohrnii lacks in size, it makes up for in longevity. This tiny pink jellyfish, found floating throughout the oceans of the world has an advantage that humans have been hunting for throughout time. Turritopsis dohrnii can live forever. Like the rest … Continued
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (or TRT) can be a dream solution if you’re suffering from low testosterone – it can increase energy levels, restore a perhaps flagging sex drive and improve your mood (not to mention your weight!) [1]. But it’s not the only answer to low testosterone – after all, testosterone begins to decrease naturally … Continued
Most animals depend upon their pheromones – their airborne hormones – to orientate themselves within their environment and to communicate with other members of their own species. Pheromones are expressed by skin glands, in urine and faeces, and in vaginal secretions and exhaled breath. In addition to the main olfactory system, animals have specialised tissue … Continued
There are certain things we accept as inevitable effects of ageing. Your hair goes grey, you start to thin out a little on top, and your waistline – like the inevitable creep of time – expands. But in recent years there’s been a noted growth in ‘old man strength’. We’re not simply talking about prime … Continued
Only the female “little flies”, the mosca-itos, feed on blood – they require protein to make eggs. For energy, both sexes rely on the carb calories in nectar. Mosquitoes on evening patrol will find you by sight and smell. They can see you perfectly well: their large compound eyes pick up the bright contrast that … Continued
A strand from Les Liaisons Dangereuses has the morally righteous Madame de Tourvel seduced by Le Vicomte de Valmont as a bet with his ex-lover La Marquise de Merteuil. Valmont and Tourvel fall deeply and passionately in love. Merteuil is furiously jealous and forces Valmont to reject Tourvel. Tourvel retires, grief-stricken, to a convent. As … Continued
Dr Richard Petty is founder and medical director of The WellMan Clinic which he established in 1986. More posts by the Author: Coveys of Naked Ladies
During the festive period many people take the opportunity to relax, celebrate and over-indulge a little bit. It’s Christmas! It’s a great excuse to have some fun. But there’s a tendency to forget about taking care of our health during the period. Winter comes with cold weather, less sunshine, and bugs, colds and flus around … Continued
… have appeared – shockingly pink, slender and tender, uncovered and unabashed –but lethal. Some unfortunates have mistaken them for edible ramsons, wild garlic. Cardiovascular and respiratory failure follow, around the third day post-ingestion. Initially the symptoms are much like cholera. All parts of the autumn crocus are highly poisonous. The leaves appear in spring which … Continued