Past research has associated stress with a number of health problems, including heart disease, asthma, obesity and depression. Now, a new study suggests stress can reduce sperm and semen quality, which could have implications for male fertility. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, in around 40% of infertile couples the male partner is [...]
People who eat a traditional Mediterranean diet have lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. But new research suggests that a “green” Mediterranean diet — which avoids all meat and provides extra greens — may be even better for human health. If the diet catches on, the benefits for planetary health could be equally [...]
Every year on the 14th February, Valentines day is celebrated with flowers, chocolates and affection. However, for the 1 in 6 couples trying to conceive, the day can be a rollercoaster of emotions. After months or years of focusing on little else but trying to conceive, relationships can feel like a full-time job, with romance [...]
Motivated to make healthy changes in the new year? Create a successful wellness plan with the help of these fundamental tips. The start of a new year always brings excitement and hopeful motivation for change. But once you ignite the desire to succeed, how long does it usually take before you burn out? One [...]
Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression.The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it's no wonder. The holidays often present a dizzying array of demands — cooking meals, shopping, baking, cleaning and [...]
INTRODUCTION As the whole world is grappled by the corona pandemic, the focus has been on dealing with this health-care emergency. Health-care sector all over the globe is focused on measures to prevention, timely diagnosis, and appropriate management of COVID-19. As a result, many of the essential but nonemergency medical services have suffered across [...]
Modern medicine is already allowing women to have children far later in life than their ancestors, but how far can female fertility really be extended? Help science and nature to prolong your fertility by a healthy lifestyle and less anxiety. “It's one of nature’s great inequities,” says Dagan Wells, professor of reproductive medicine at the [...]
It’s important to take care of yourself and get the most from life. Below are 10 practical ways to look after your mental health. Making simple changes to how you live doesn’t need to cost a fortune or take up loads of time. Anyone can follow this advice. Why not start today?Talk about your feelingsTalking [...]
If you are in your journey to parenthood, here are some strong reasons to help you QUIT SMOKING! There is good evidence that smoking in the female is associated with impaired fecundity and increased risks of spontaneous abortion and ectopic pregnancy. Smoking appears to accelerate the loss of reproductive function and may advance the [...]
STUDY QUESTION Do environmental exposures, diet and lifestyle factors impact reproductive and pregnancy outcomes among subfertile couples attending a fertility clinic? SUMMARY ANSWER Environmental chemicals exposure in men and women were associated with reduced fertility and a higher risk of adverse outcomes, whereas some dietary factors improved the probability of successful reproductive outcomes. WHAT [...]
