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With heart disease the number one killer of both men and women in this country, you would think a cure that could dramatically reduce these deaths would be big news. And yet the most effective remedy is so simple that most people can’t seem to believe it works. (via Prevent Heart Attacks: Best Foods for Heart Health - Prevention.com)

Here’s some news that will send your blood pressure through the roof: An alarming new report by the American Heart Association (AHA) reveals that 50% of people on meds to manage their blood pressure don’t actually have their pressure under control. (via 10 Delicious Ways To Lower Blood Pressure | Prevention)

You might assume that a heart attack or cardiac arrest is something you only need to worry about when you’re older. But sad to say, heart problems are all too common in younger men. (via Preventing Men’s Heart Attacks and Cardiac Arrest)

Testosterone isn’t the only fuel for a man’s sex drive and performance. But low testosterone can reduce your ability to have satisfying sex. Lack of sex drive and erectile dysfunction are sexual problems that can result from low testosterone. If low testosterone is the cause, treating it can help. (via Low Testosterone Effects on Sex Drive: Low Libido and More)

The world is becoming an increasingly hostile place for the survival and persistence of masculinity, particularly with regards to male fertility and vitality. A deadly combination of estrogenic toxins in the food supply; harmful chemicals in the environment, and poor lifestyle is causing an ongoing and drastic reduction in men’s sperm counts, according to a new study published in the journal Human Reproduction, (via The case of the disappearing sperm: French men’s sperm count plummets over last 16 years)

If you could take a pill daily that would lower your blood pressure, reduce stress, boost your immune system, and promote bonding with your mate, wouldn’t you do it? You don’t actually need a pill to tap these much-needed benefits. There’s another way that’s more fun, with no side effects: having sex with your mate. So why do so many couples let their relationships fall into a sex-free zone? (via Smart Ways To Increase Your Sex Drive - Prevention.com)

What Is Testosterone? Testosterone may be the most notorious of hormones. It conjures up thoughts of muscles and masculinity. In fact, testosterone does fuel sex drive and muscle mass, but it also regulates mood and bone strength. When a man’s level falls below normal, a doctor may prescribe shots, gels, or patches. But there is some debate over who needs treatment. (via Low Testosterone Slideshow: Sex Drive, Symptoms, and Treatments)

Even healthy men could improve their sperm quality by spending less time in front of the tube. Studies show that the quality of sperm, measured in concentration of sperm and sperm count, is declining in Western countries, (via The Secret to Super Sperm? Less TV | TIME.com)

Before heading out on your next walking workout, take one minute to make sure your form is correct—it’ll help you burn calories more efficiently, not to mention ward off injuries and sore muscles. Start by rolling your shoulders, relaxing them away from the ears, keep your chin and chest up and abdominals tight. Walk with a natural stride, rolling from heel to toe, with arms bent and swinging at your sides. Watch Prevention’s fitness expert, Chris Freytag, demonstrate how to use proper walking form. (via Proper Walking Form - Prevention.com)

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