In a city that celebrates its unique demographic makeup, diversity poses a challenge in one important area.
Understanding the health of Cambridge residents is complicated by the multicultural population, with large blocks of young and old residents. But the recent release of two reports by the Cambridge Public Health Department, in conjunction with various local organizations and community groups, sheds light on the dimensions of the issue.
The reports, one on men's health disparities and the other on the status of women and girls, are both "part of a project we started last year to look at the needs of the community," said Claude-Alix Jacob, the city's chief public health officer. "We want to make sure that people are aware of relative gaps in health across genders, race, and ethnicity." |
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Depression can be physically harder on middle-age females than on males, researchers say
A new Canadian study shows that middle-aged women face far greater risks of heart disease than men as a result of depression.
"We are learning that depression knows very little about political correctness," said Roger McIntyre, head of the Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit at Toronto's University Health Network.
This study shows for the first time that depression affects women in ways that are much more significant and much more physically severe than in men, he said.
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A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra — but don't necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks all night long.
Watermelons contain an ingredient called citrulline that can trigger production of a compound that helps relax the body's blood vessels, similar to what happens when a man takes Viagra, said scientists in Texas, one of the nation's top producers of the seedless variety. |
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Louisville drivers earned a D-plus in the July/August issue of Men's Health magazine, which ranked the top 100 United States cities in terms of the most environmentally friendly drivers.
The city ranked No. 85 on the list, way behind Lexington, which ranked No. 20. Seattle drivers were the most emissions-friendly, followed by drivers in Burlington, Vt.; Portland, Ore.; Madison, Wis.; and Fargo, N.D. |
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MANY types of medicinal herbs have been proven to be helpful for men suffering from mild to moderate erectile dysfunction. These herbs have been traditionally used to help improve energy levels and reduce fatigue. Today's fast-paced lifestyle and demanding jobs can affect men's well-being, especially when it comes to sexual health.
Complaints of lack of libido, no energy and lack of interest are common and often put a strain on relationship. |
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THE Federal Government will today announce the first national Men's Health Policy to tackle the large gap between the health of men and women.
Health Minister Nicola Roxon said the scheme would kick off with a $460,000 grant to the National Suicide Prevention Strategy and $95,000 to encourage men to see their GP for preventative health checks. |
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Erectile dysfunction could be an indicator of testosterone deficiency and the metabolic syndrome, a set of factors that may indicate an increased risk of heart and vascular disease and type 2 diabetes, a new international study shows.
"Erectile dysfunction is a portal into men's health," the study's senior author, Dr. Aksam Yassin, of the Clinic for Urology and Andrology of the Segeberger Clinics in Norderstedt, Germany, wrote in a prepared statement. |
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THE NATIONAL MEN'S HEALTH ASSOCIATION (NMHA) is to be launched by mid-July with the aim of improving the quality of life of Barbados' males.
The new association, expected to be headed initially by Barbados Family Planning Association (BFPA) chief George Griffith, will be an educational forum and a motivating force. |
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NEW YORK (AP) _ It seems everything's bigger in Texas — even the greenhouse gas emissions.
For its July/August issue, Men's Health magazine compiled a list of the "greenest drivers" in America and those who are "fossil fools." Four Texas cities made the bottom 10 with failing scores, including Arlington, at No. 100. |
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