Follicle freezing gets the go-ahead


Eat nuts for better sex


Spanish scientists writing in the journal Nutrients suggest eating nuts on a regular basis may improve sexual function in men. Previous studies have shown eating nuts may


improve the quality of sperm, but this latest study – which saw male volunteers eating 60g of walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds every day for 14 weeks – suggests nuts may also boost sexual desire and orgasm quality. Besides the addition of nuts, the volunteers


continued to eat their usual diet. The results don’t prove eating nuts can improve your sex life, but the scientists plan to do further studies to find out why – and how – this happens.


It’s now possible for men to freeze their hair follicles


in the UK. The government’s Human Tissue Authority has given a biotechnology company permission to store hair follicles in a sub-zero storage facility. It’s


expected that the follicles could be injected back into the scalp to try to trigger hair growth if donors lose their hair as they get older.


Worried about hair loss? Talk to your local


Careway pharmacist about over-the-counter treatments that are available.


How drinking affects your brain If you’ve ever struggled to concentrate the day after


drinking too much alcohol, it’s because of the way a hangover affects your brain function and memory, say experts from the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne.


Researchers carried out the study by brethalysing people after a night out, then asking them to complete an online survey and cognitive test the next day. Those who had a higher breath alcohol


concentration unsurprisingly said they had bad hangover symptoms, and took longer to do the test than those who had drunk less.


The experts suggest this proves that hangovers reduce the ability to engage in complex behaviours – which may include driving, working, studying and other activities.


To avoid a hangover, try cutting down on how much you drink by alternating alcoholic and soft drinks. Ask your local Careway pharmacist for more tips on drinking less.


Erectile dysfunction affects


health-related quality of life A study involving more than 52,000 men suggests those with erectile dysfunction (ED) have a lower health-related quality of life. The study suggests men affected by ED are also


less likely to be active as well as less productive at work. The study is published in the International Journal of Clinical Practice.


Making changes to your lifestyle may help improve the symptoms or reduce your risk of erection problems. Ask your local Careway pharmacist for advice today.


All About health 49


Date remember


November 11 - 17 Alcohol Awareness Week


Held each year by Alcohol Change UK – the new charity formed by the merger of Alcohol Research UK and Alcohol Concern – this awareness week aims to help get the UK thinking about drinking. The theme for this year’s campaign is


‘Alcohol and me’, and during the awareness week the charity will launch a series of short quizzes to make people think about the ways they drink and to consider if it’s time to make a change. To take part and try the quizzes yourself, visit www.alcoholchange.org.uk.


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