Say Thank You

Say Thank You

Just so you know: gratitude has been around slightly longer than the Internet. It has always and everywhere been a virtuous thing; the Roman philosopher Cicero deemed it “the greatest of virtues”. The world’s major religions foster a sense of gratitude with prayers of...
4 Killer Disease Outbreaks

4 Killer Disease Outbreaks

Ebola in Africa gets all the screen time in big Hollywood blockbusters, but there are stacks of disease outbreaks. Protect yourself. NOROVIRUS This gastro-intestinal bug puts 70 000 people in the hospital and kills 800 annually, according to the CDC. “There is a very...
5 Meds That Can Leave You Hurting

5 Meds That Can Leave You Hurting

1. OTC SLEEP MEDS These drugs block the action of a key neurotransmitter, causing both your brain and your bladder to fall asleep. That’s usually not a problem, unless you already have trouble peeing because of an enlarged prostate, in which case you could end up...
Why We’re Farting Now More Than Ever

Why We’re Farting Now More Than Ever

As a result of processed foods, rising food intolerances and antibiotic use, we’re probably farting more than ever. Think farting is trivial? Try telling me that last Thursday evening when I was out on a dinner date. She was beautiful, funny and engaging and the...
Strengthen Your Sperm

Strengthen Your Sperm

Your lifestyle today affects your fertility tomorrow, says Dr Edmund Sabanegh, chairman of urology at Cleveland Clinic. MOVE MORE A 2013 study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that men who exercised 15 or more hours a week had 73% higher sperm...