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You have to hand it to FatFace
Fragranced with white musk and sandalwood, this hand repair cream from FatFace smells great and puts in the work on hands that need a bit of TLC.
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Men get the baby blues too
Postnatal depression is usually considered a female issue, causing low mood, lack of energy and a persistent feeling of sadness in many women within a year of giving birth. But now, according to experts from the American Psychological Association, a similar proportion of men experience some form of depression after the birth of a child too. ‘Recent research has shown that roughly ten per cent of new dads experience postnatal depression and up to 18 per cent have some type of anxiety disorder,’ says Dan Singley, who co-presented a report on the subject at a recent APA meeting.
Inspired by the Caribbean!
Premium men’s grooming brand The Bluebeards Revenge has released two barbershop-quality hair tonics. Carefully formulated to pay homage to traditional barbering, these no-gimmick elixirs provide vigour and freshness to the scalps of men, while promoting a natural shine and a super-light hold. Available in the brand’s iconic Classic and Cuban scents, they also give their users hair that smells irresistible.
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Eating nuts may boost sperm
Spanish researchers have suggested that eating nuts every day could improve the
quality and function of sperm significantly. In tests, men given 60g of almonds, hazelnuts
and walnuts to eat every day, while another group had no nuts. After just fourteen weeks, the nut eaters’ sperm count had increased by 16 per cent! Why? Well, it may be something to do
with the nutrients in nuts, including omega 3 fatty acids, folic acid, vitamins C and E and selenium, the experts suggested.
Briefs v boxers?
Men have been asking one vital question since time immemorial… briefs or boxers? Which are best for fertility? Well, now, researchers writing in the journal Human Reproduction think they have the answer. The researchers tested more than 650 men and discovered that those who wore boxers had 25 per cent higher sperm concentration, 17 per cent higher total sperm count and 33 per cent more swimming sperm than men who usually wore other types of underwear. So, now you know….!
Bad news guys… men DO
recover faster from flu! Scientists at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have suggested that men may recover more quickly from flu than women because they produce of a key lung-healing protein. The protein – amphiregulin – is believed to be important for healing and recovery. The scientists say their discovery could lead to new flu treatments, particularly new treatments for women.
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