Good health is the key to a happy life for both men and women but in a fast and demanding life of men, health unfortunately takes a backseat whereas it should be of prime concern for them.

In these competitive times, men’s health is put on the back-burner until it becomes too serious to ignore.For a healthy life
, numerous things have to be set in order. Watching the calories, good exercises and healthy food is absolutely essential.

Now, body fitness 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 prime concern. One must consult a physician or a professional trainer before trying any kind of exercise.

Sexual Problems – Most men feel shy about discussing their sexual problems because it almost amounts to hurting their male ego. But one must consult a doctor if there has been some deterioration in their sexual performance.

Skin Problems – 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 skin also undergo many hormonal changes. There are numerous skin products available in the market especially manufactured for men. But, it is always better to use them only after consulting a skin specialist.

Besides these, we also deal with sexual problems and methods to cope with them. These include Sexually transmitted diseases, impotence, testicular pain, contraceptives etc.

source: www.health.indiamart.com/menshealth/

As the editor of the biggest men’s magazine in the world, I am privy to something many women rarely hear – straightforward, uninhibited guy talk.

Don’t be so shocked – guys do actually talk, and not just about Tom Brady’s quarterback rating. Most women think their man is the strong, silent type (or maybe the oblivious, silent type), and they wonder why he doesn’t share his feelings.

But here’s the truth: Men do want to open up, about their hopes, their fears, and their passions. Yet put him alone in a room with you, and he often turns into a Sphinx.

Why can’t he take his eyes off the TV and talk about the state of the relationship, or the finances, or, heck, the backyard landscaping? Why in the world can’t he just summarize his day for 10 minutes?

In fact, one in five women say that they typically fight about a man’s lack of verbal interaction, and 30 percent of men say their failure to communicate is the source of major conflict in the relationship. Why is it this way?

Here’s one answer: Because even men who have feelings to share don’t always feel comfortable sharing them with their partner. These are some of the reasons why some men often prefer to zip it, rather than delivering the goods:

Guys Are A Little Intimidated
No question, women are expert communicators. They throw questions like Oprah after her third cup of coffee; they’re connecting on all cylinders. And like the divine Ms. W, women bring a lot of skill to their game: A special awareness of the people-scape around them, a keen set of emotions keyed to that awareness, and a rich vocabulary they use to talk about anything at anytime.

And they’re always practicing their Q&A skills on their many friends, so they’re in top talk mode all the time. Men know this. And they also know that more than one-third of women say that men simply can’t relate and don’t understand women. The result: Men are afraid of saying too much, because saying the wrong thing may get them into more trouble than Lindsay Lohan as a designated driver.

Guys Need To Decompress
Woman’s view: When a man walks in the door, he ought to cough up some of the details about his day. After all, it’s been 10 hours since they’ve communicated, not counting the two IMs, three voice mails, and one actual mid-day conversation.

Man’s view: Can I please make a beeline to the bathroom? When men reach home, it’s like those ultra-marathoners staggering across the finish line in Death Valley. The last thing they want to do is discuss how bright the sunlight was, and how scarce the water stops were.

Further up on his want-to-do list after arriving home: 14 percent of men want to check email, 12 percent are looking for a little private time in the bathroom, and 10 percent simply want to eat dinner. The common theme here: After they’ve spent a day serving the needs of others, they want to take care of themselves a little.

So when a man is hit with a demand for conversation so closely after returning from the stressful environment of work, he has only one gear left to shift into, and sometimes it’s reverse. He’s retreat, retreat, retreat.

Guys Are More Comfortable With Actions Than Feelings
Rather than talking about how he “feels,” often a man would rather express his love by changing her oil, or bringing home a flower, or relinquishing control of the remote.

And when men do talk, they’d prefer to talk about actions rather than emotions. For instance, a lot of guys would choose to express their long-range faith in a relationship by talking about next summer’s vacation plans, not by launching into a soliloquy about undying love.

Both conversations can mean the same thing (that he plans on sticking around); he just prefers to say it with plane tickets, rather than poetry. It’s one of the reasons men are more comfortable talking at work (the practical universe) than they are at home (the castle that emotion built). But you can bring out his great communicator by making him feel more like he’s operating in work mode, even when the topic at hand is your love life. Here’s an incredible article, “The Home Office,” that shows how he can use his best office skills for great success at home.

Guys Don’t Want To Be Put On The Spot
When men talk less and women want more, the scenario can escalate. Like when the bad cop is pummeling the reluctant witness, more silence equals more questions. A full 65 percent of men we surveyed recently told us they don’t want their partners to ask them more questions about themselves.

It’s clear that some men are just plain tired of feeling like they’re on the witness stand. They’re not necessarily hiding anything; many guys simply prefer not to have to relate confusing feelings that they may not even understand themselves.

Healthy sex involves the conscious and positive expression of your sexual energy so that it enhances your self esteem, physical health and emotional relation.

Healthy sex is beneficial to both the partners and does no harm to anyone. Sex education is limited to reproduction, birth control and disease prevention. Some information on preventing sexual abuse, sexual addiction and sexual dissatisfaction is necessary.

Information on how to overcome problems caused by past sexual hurts and sexual abuse so that we can experience healthy sexual intimacy with your partner is also very essential.

You are always bombarded with images of unhealthy sex from movies, books, on TV and magazines. You may be exposed to many episodes of impulsive and forced sex. Persons are treated as sex objects and sex is portrayed as a form of power and control over your partner.

No wonder many of us have experienced the tragic consequences of mischanneled sexual energy. This could be sexual abuse, compulsive sexual behavior, sexual exploitation, sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies and chronic sexual unhappiness.

You should spend some time together and get to know each other before you become physical. You both should have a lot of honest and open communication. It will be very helpful if you became good friends first before becoming lovers.

Healthy sex is based on some basic conditions which should be met by everyone.

1. Consent: you are comfortable and can stop the activity at any time during the sexual contact in case you are not comfortable
2. Equality: neither is dominating and each one enjoys equal pleasure
3. Respect: there is loads of positive regard for yourself and your partner. You have mutual respect for each other
4. Trust: this involves physical trust and the emotional one.
5. Safety: you feel secure and safe with your partner and are comfortable about when and how the activity takes place
6. Comfort: it is very necessary as it affirms and sustains partners with closeness, familiarity and predictability

Long term relationships:- People in long term relationships often complain about the lagging sexual energy. Hidden energy can be found when you know where to look for. You should be deeply sexual over time with your life partner as it produces both joy and anxiety that promotes erotic energy.

Bedroom talk:- Most of the times, it is difficult to understand how to satisfy your partner sexually. The basic problem is that we all feel we are experts and know what pleases and our partners. But the fact is, sex is like any other skill. You will have to learn it and practice as every one responds differently to sex and sexual arousal. You may get turned on by some thing and your partner may find the same things unpleasant or uninteresting.

To prevent this you can have a nice chat with your partner. You may come across different topics and know more about each others likes and dislikes. The more you communicate, the more relaxed you will feel and it will boost your confidence. When you are saying some thing it helps to be positive, honest and demonstrative. Ask for a feed back and inform your partner what you are going to next.

Healthy sex is always:

1. A controlled energy
2. Has a choice
3. Is nurturing and healthy
4. Expression of love
5. Sharing with your partner
6. Sex is a part of who I am
7. Enhances who you truly are
8. Private, respectful, honest and mutual
9. Intimate, safe, responsible and empowering
10. Reflects your values
11. Enhances your self esteem

You should know healthy sex from other forms of sex. Healthy sex will empower you and bring more happiness into your sex life.

Some skin care scientists have suggested that regular shaving helps a man to keep a youthful face.

A person’s skin cells, they note, are renewed about every 30 days, and old cells need to be exfoliated.

Shaving helps in this process, the scientists say, by removing dead skin cells in addition to its intended purpose of getting rid of facial hair.

As more men turn to multi-product regimens to help keep their skin looking fresher and younger, advanced shaving gels, skin-conditioning ingredients formulated into shaving creams and new designs in razors themselves are helping give men the added benefits they are demanding.

For instance, Procter & Gamble Co.’s six Gillette Series shave gels introduced earlier this year each deliver a unique benefit to men’s skin.

The line’s moisturizing formula contains glycerin and cocoa butter to nourish skin, while the Gillette Series Cool Cleansing formula contains menthol and eucalyptus oil to provide a cooling sensation that leaves skin feeling refreshed; and the fine’s Protection formula uses almond off to reduce razor drag and prevent irritation.

Improvements in razor technology are also moving the shaving market forward.

The new Azor razor from King of Shaves Co., for example, is said to provide a better shave because it bends.

Yes, we’re all getting older but that doesn’t mean you have to look old, too, and there’s an easy way to keep your skin looking young and feeling soft.

First, watch what you eat. Go for good, healthy food, mountains of crunchy vegetables, crates of juicy fruits and maybe some vegetarian options, too, but stay away from the processed, ready-made meals, junk food and take-aways that you know are not good for you.
Second, drink plenty of water and, I know its painful, but ease off the beer and coffee and have a glass of water instead or drink some of the water as green tea. Green tea is a bit of an acquired taste but it is vital to healthy and young-looking skin. It also contains less caffeine than regular tea and far more good things to help you stay fit and looking good all round.

Third, keep your skin clean. Men generally have oilier skin so make sure you clean your skin well every day to get rid of all the dirt that blocks the pores. Go for natural ingredients in your soap or gel and try to stay away from too many chemicals. A good scrub removes dead cells and encourages new cell formation to make your skin look young and feel smooth.

Lastly, find out about sunblock and use a good one when you are outside. Remember, sunshine is not your friend and will make your skin look prematurely old if you let it.

Try this over the Winter and start the holiday season next year with a new, smoother and better looking skin.

They tell everyone and anyone they’re givin’ up soda, hittin’ the gym, keepin’ the garage clean. Hear me, hear me, I’m going to change! Usually, though, these resolutions stick about as well as wet masking tape.

Instead, this year, try changing up a few resolutions so you can focus on your partner, and do so (here’s the catch) without telling them what’s coming. Why? Because your moves will be a whole lot more effective if your partner never sees them coming. The benefits: You’ll improve your relationships, score major points, and make someone other than yourself feel good, too.

Resolution #1: I Will Worship The Foot

There’s nothing wrong with the traditional body parts we may focus our attention on. But if there’s one thing that couples crave more and more as the relationship grows, it’s non-sexual touch – touching that’s sensual with a touch of sexual.

Give your partner regular foot massages (without being prompted), and my bet is that other kinds of touching will increase. Dramatically.

Resolution #2: I Will Be An Online Auction Hawk

You know a relationship is in a rut when the gifts become more mundane than Weather Channel background music. This year – be it for your partner’s next birthday or Valentine’s day or the next gift-giving event – take some time to really nail it.

Figure out something meaningful from their life and track down a unique item that hits the sentiment perfectly. You’ll have to use your imagination and sleuthing skills to come up with a great idea, but you’ll score big. Thoughtfulness will always trump another Best Buy gift card.

Resolution #3: I Will Initiate Romance More Often Than My Partner For One Month

I know, I know – you may already be doing so. But if not, make it a point to initiate the romance more often, because chances are, if your partner’s doing all of it, then he probably feels a mix of fatigue and frustration. If you can initiate more, he’ll give back what you want in the bedroom – ad infinitum. It’s the things he craves – and you will, too.

Resolution #4: I Will Replace The Sink Soap

Too often, we get caught up in the relationship biggies – money, sex, communication. Of course, those hot buttons can be the source of many a fight. But you’ll go a long way in smoothing out kinks in the relationship by making a conscious effort to put the seat down, put the roll on, clean the dried milk from the counter, or whatever it is that your partner finds to be your little, nagging problems. Fixing the little problems helps solve the big ones.

Resolution #5: I Will Not Let My Partner See Me Naked

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with showing off your body, especially if you’re also making a resolution to lose a few pounds. For the easiest and most effective way to a sexier you, this article will help you lose weight and look great without ever being on a diet by choosing the best foods each and every time!

But what you’ll be doing here is building up the mystery until your partner absolutely has to see you naked. Have a robe, or sheet, or pair of pants all around you, until it’s absolutely time to disrobe. The build-up, the anticipation, the mystery – ah, it’s the nectar of new relationships that often gets spoiled in old ones.

Have other ideas for keeping your relationship hot? Share them here.

Researchers have found that eating even a modest amount of soya products – which are popular with vegetarians – could significantly lower your sperm count.

Men who ate an average of half a serving of soya food a day had lower concentrations of sperm than those who did not, the study found. And for those who were overweight or obese, the effects were more pronounced.

Low sperm count is known to make it harder for a man to conceive.

It is thought that soya compounds called isoflavones, which mimic the female sex hormone oestrogen, are behind the effect. Animal studies have linked a high consumption of isoflavones with infertility.

Research presented by Dr. David Greening of Sydney IVF, an Australian center for infertility and in vitro fertilization, indicates that increasing sexual activity may be the right approach. Dr. Greening studied 118 men with above-average sperm DNA damage.

The participants were told to ejaculate every day for seven days, and the damage to their sperm count fell to 26 percent down from 34 percent. Other studies have indicated that better sperm quality results in higher pregnancy rates.

Frequent sex does decrease semen volume and it did so in the 118 participants but Dr. Greening said in a statement, “It seems safe to conclude that couples with relatively normal semen parameters should have sex daily for up to a week before the ovulation date. In the context of assisted reproduction, this simple treatment may assist in improving sperm quality and ultimately achieve pregnancy.” Sperm quality is also better in men who do not smoke, drink little, exercise and ingest more antioxidants.

Some experts believe that if sperm is in the body too long there is a higher risk of it being damaged and regular ejaculation reduces the problem by getting it out of the body quickly with less chance of DNA damage. Experts said that the research is promising, but it doesn’t prove that daily sex will actually produce more babies. Greening said that he and his colleagues are still analyzing data to determine how many pregnancies occurred in couples who had sex on a daily basis.

Not all medical professionals agreed with Dr. Greenings assumptions. Bill Ledger, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Sheffield, and was not involved in the study, said that sperm DNA is just one part of the puzzle. This could improve pregnancy rates, but more studies need to be done. Ledger thought that the stipulation to have more sex could do more harm than good, and put pressure on couples, already under stress, to adjust their sex lives for the sake of pregnancy.

Dr. Alan Pacey, a fertility expert, also from the University of Sheffield said that the theory was interesting, but it would be wrong to apply the results to all men. Dr. Pacey said that if men suffer from low sperm counts to begin with daily ejaculations could reduce the numbers enough to impede natural conception.

One of natural effects of aging, beginning around 25 in most males, is the reduction in sperm count. Women also begin to be less fertile as they age. Whether sperm count, or sperm health holds the answer to infertility is not truly answered with this study. Doctors who chose to have their patients try this method of improving conception will probably find that their patients will take the doctor’s advice.

http://www.healthnews.com/family-health/mens-health

Guilty as charged, right? The thing is, a nutritional edge is such an easy advantage to claim. Your premeeting, pregame, pre-bacchanalia foods can bring mind and body in tune, and supply you with fuel that will sustain you through the last Power Point, the final fit with the caddie, the last snog in the corner.

To help you find that edge, we consulted a team of Machiavellian nutritionists and tactical snackers to determine the absolute best foods to send you into the fray and welcome you home. On your mark, get set, eat.

When You’re Playing Catch-up at Work

You’ve spent the last 3 days cruising the Internet and napping in an empty third-floor office, but now you’ve got to produce.

* Eat: Small meals with snacks in between. Start the morning with a low-fat blueberry muffin and a cup of whole grain cereal with low-fat milk. An hour or two later, grab an ounce or two of cheese and a banana. At noon, go Chinese — chicken or vegetable stir-fry and steamed rice is ideal. In the afternoon have more snacks: an orange at 2, and a pack of peanut-butter cookies or a bag of nuts at 4.

* When: Try to eat once every 2 hours.

* Why: Frequent snacking prevents the dips in blood sugar that lead to Brian Wilson-like lulls in productivity. “Large meals trigger a surge of energy-sapping insulin, but small meals help to keep insulin and energy levels at their peak,” says Jackie Berning, a University of Colorado nutritionist.

* Avoid: Too much protein without carbs to counterbalance it. Since your brain runs on carbohydrates, you need a steady supply in order to perform at your peak.

After Your Workout

When you’re not savoring the pump or preening by the water fountain…

* Eat: An energy bar with a four-to-one ratio of carbohydrates to protein and a big glass of water. A chocolate-chip Clif bar has a perfect ratio of 40 grams of carbs to 10 grams of protein.
* When: As soon as you finish your last rep

* Why: The minutes following a workout are the easiest time to replenish your carbohydrate reserves. And the four-to-one ratio of carbs and protein is ideal for triggering a spike in your body’s production of insulin. “Having extra insulin in your system after working out stimulates protein synthesis, making your body’s muscle-building system more effective,” says Thomas Incledon, director of sports nutrition for Human Performance Specialists.

* Avoid: Calorie-dense protein shakes. Drink 1,500 calories after burning 1,000 calories and you still gain weight.

When You Have a Tee Time

John Daly can drive the ball 350 yards after eating Taco Bell food, but you’d better hope you’re not downwind in the gallery. Instead of going Mexican, you should…

* Eat: A cup of low-fat yogurt and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter on a slice of whole wheat bread

* When: 1 to 2 hours before tee time

* Why: “The yogurt and peanut butter provide 20 grams of protein, which will slow digestion and keep your energy levels high for an entire round of golf,” says Roxanne Moore, a nutritionist at Towson University.

* Avoid: A pre-greens pizza feast. “Spices and tomatoes can trigger an upset stomach,” says McMurray.

Before a Marathon

Try to sneak a bite of whatever the Kenyans are eating. But if they won’t share…

* Eat: An energy bar and a large glass of water

* When: Half an hour before race time

* Why: The carbs will give you the energy you need to make it to that last mile.

* Avoid: Skipping breakfast. Eat an egg and a small bowl of oatmeal, and drink a cup of low-fat milk.

During a Long Bike Ride

You can pack your bag with hard-to-swallow sports gels, or you can go for something a bit closer to real food.

* Eat: Dehydrated fruit, low-fat granola bars, and Fig Newtons

* When: At the bottom of that next grueling hill

* Why: “You need to keep your energy up and stay hydrated,” says Robert McMurray, a professor of sports nutrition at the University of North Carolina. “Fruit and granola are ideal.”