Online Pharmacy Blog: Health Headlines

According to a report released by the World Health Organization’s cancer research agency, twenty seven million new cancer cases are expected by the year 2030. The organization forecast an annual increase of one percent in new cases of cancer across the globe. Those expected to be most affected include the growing nations of China, India and Russia. The primary reason cited for the predicted increase across the globe is the growing use of tobbacco. According to the report, approximately 1.3 billion people smoke globally, making tobacco the major avoidable cause of dath and disease worldwide. John R. Seffrin, chief executive officer at the American Cancer Society stated the tobacco killed 100 million people in the world last century and will kill a billion in the 21st century, unless changes are made. However, there was some good news for some Western nations. According to Sefferin, cancer mortality rates in Great Britain and the United States are falling. If you need help quitting smoking see your primary care physician for information on programs and prescription drugs available to help you quit smoking.

Exercise

It may be well understood by the masses that an active lifestyle helps to decrease the risk of chronic diseases. However, in addition to the decreased risk of chronic diseases a recent study shows that physical activity may help to improve your sex life more than originally imagined.
It is well known that regular exercise helps to improve physical endurance, muscle tone and body composition, all which are beneficial to healthy sexual performance. But more importantly regular exercise keeps the heart and arteries healthy, reducing the risk of erectile dysfunction in men. Researchers looked at men over the age of 50 and found that those who were physically active reported better erections and a 30% lower risk of impotence than men who were inactive.
In addition, research indicates that exercise may increase sexual drive, sexual activity, and sexual satisfaction. Results of a recent study reported that women were more sexually responsive following 20 minutes of vigorous exercise. While among males, short intense exercise is linked with increased testosterone levels, which may stimulate sexual interest and behavior.