Increased sexuality activity has been long linked to higher testosterone levels, which would pose a higher risk of prostatic cancer. Of course, intense sexual activity also exposes the individual to sexually transmitted diseases, also a big risk factor for prostate cancer. But a long-term research at US National Cancer Institute came with a big surprise.

Satisfactory sexual intercourse for couples lasts from 3 to 13 minutes, contrary to popular fantasy about the need for hours of sexual activity, according to a survey of U.S. and Canadian sex therapists.

Women ages 40 and older have more contraceptive options than in previous years, during which their contraceptive options were often limited to tubal ligation surgery and condoms, the AP/Google.com reports. According to the AP/Google.com, women ages 40 and older are a “complex group” in terms of contraception because some have had several children and are willing to undergo tubal ligation surgery, but others might want children at some point. Such women are the least likely age group to use contraception, contributing to the highest abortion rate along with adolescents, the AP/Google.com reports.

Although we've been measuring blood pressure for about 2 centuries, which is even longer than the Liberals have been running Canada as their fiefdom (young ones won't believe this, but there really was a time before Sheila Copps), there is still lots we don't know about blood pressure.

A relaxation technique known as transcendental meditation may decrease blood pressure and reduce insulin resistance among patients with coronary heart disease, according to a report in the June 12 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

The energy center Chakra is discussed in the ancient Hindu system of energy healing known as Pranic healing. The word Prana means life energy, and the word Aura, its roots in Pranic healing as well, refers to the non-physical body (that exists with the physical body) made up of energy.

Mental health disorders are on the rise throughout the world. This results in anxieties, fears, depression, inferiority and similar emotions. Therefore, learning the management of negative mental health is a must for all of us.

Trataka is a wonderful practice for everyone and especially for the aspirant of meditation. It is actually classified as a cleansing practice in Yoga.

There is a huge misconception amongst Americans concerning meditation. It is basic and paramount. Most Americans perceive meditation as something that you engage in periodically - say once a day. The truth is that meditation is a constant activity; it is something that you never stop doing.

Do you have a child who suffers from feelings of sadness? Is your little one insecure? Are you woken up regularly in the middle of the night to your child's crying and bad dream stories? Or is your child having difficulty making friends and relating to peers? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone!