| Boomer Men: Looking at Gray in a New Way
As the Boomer Generation embraces its 50s and 60s, it is saying forget what tradition says about this age, we're the generation that refuses to get old. Gone are the days when approaching 60 signaled men were over the hill. Instead, the first wave of Baby Boomers is embracing this stage of life not only on the inside through exciting life experiences but also on the outside through new grooming products developed specifically for them that make them feel their best. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080416/NYWFNS1-a ) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080416/NYWFNS1-b ) "Boomers are by no means ready to kick back and relax," says Michael Kimmel, a sociology professor at SUNY Stony Brook in New York and an expert on male boomers. "This generation is the most driven set of men and they are very dedicated to their jobs, social and family life." Boomers may still be vital, but they also hear the march of time as their hair and skin begin to age.
Lyme disease makes heavy push over N.H. border
Northeastern Massachusetts has long been plagued by Lyme disease-carrying ticks, but a recent study in Southern New Hampshire shows the problem is spreading rapidly over the state border. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services released data this week that indicated more than 50 percent of ticks tested last fall in Rockingham County — which includes communities such as Seabrook, Hampton and Portsmouth — were carriers of Lyme disease. That's almost twice as many as experts had initially predicted. Since 2004, the number of confirmed cases of humans contracting Lyme disease in Rockingham County had nearly quadrupled, from 103 in 2004 to 389 last year. While the disease can be treated with antibiotics, it also can lead to serious illness or death if not diagnosed and treated quickly.
Luminetx Ships First VeinViewer(GS) Model Overseas
Luminetx Corp. today announced it has shipped its first VeinViewer(GS) units overseas, officially marking the company's entrance into the international marketplace. The "GS" unit, standing for "Global Standard," was specifically designed to meet the rigorous quality requirements for the international marketplace. .
Health Buzz: DNA and Lung Cancer and Other Health News
Why do some smokers, even those who only occasionally have a cigarette, get lung cancer, while other heavy smokers do not? Three independent research groups say they may have the answer. The research found that people with a specific genetic variation have a 30 percent greater chance of developing the deadly disease. The odds more than double if the gene variation is inherited from both parents. All the more reason to quit smoking. Drinking 8 Glasses a Day? Scratch That Two doctors from the University of Pennsylvania analyzed the data supporting the need to drink eight glasses of water daily, and it appears to be an urban myth. The doctors considered four supposed health benefits from drinking water, such as improved skin tone and reduced hunger. And significant water intake offered no improvement.
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