Published: October 30, 2008
Todays top story featured in New Scientist takes a look at “andropause” and HRT for ageing men.
TIREDNESS, depression and lack of libido all seem inevitable parts of male ageing, but what if an age-related lack of testosterone is at the root of all these symptoms? Increasingly, doctors say such an “andropause” exists and that its effects may go beyond feeling a bit tired – obesity and diabetes also appear to be linked. The good news is that testosterone supplements might help treat the problem.Link to continue reading
Source: New Scientist
Published: October 21, 2008
I had a dream 2 nights ago, not an unremarkable feat you might comment. On awakening I was struck by the vivid memory of the dream, I was purchasing fabric ( to make a prom dress), but I digress…. the colours of the fabric , the detail and especially the scarlet red shoes that I chose to complete my “look” are what stuck with me on waking! So, in light of the fact that I was a child who grew up with black & white TV , the following feature in New Scientist  particularly caught my eye.
It’s black and white: TV influences your dreams Â
Post by Kathy
Source: 17 October 2008, NewScientist.com news service , David Robson
Published: August 14, 2008
It’s an uncomfortable truth that beautiful people make more money: in the US, attractive workers earn 10 per cent more than their less winsome colleagues. Although it is plausible that the “beauty premium” arises because we favour pretty people, it might be that ambitious employees spend more time on grooming, or that attractive people are more confident employees. [continue reading…]
