This is one of those posts that is kind of hard to write, but not really. See, after close to a year, this is my last post here at Healthbolt. Feels weird, but it feels right. Instead of getting all sappy and thanking you profusely for reading my posts for the past several months (I do thank you, by the way), I wanted to leave you with a theme to digest. Since this is a health and well-being blog, I’m going to sing the praises of making choices that make you happy. Once upon a time, dishing up the latest and greatest health info served with a side of wise-ass editorial commentary made my heart sing. But recently, I have realized my priorities were changing and that suddenly my heart sang a little more quietly. And finally, it came close... [Read more]

Move over, Thomas Beatie, there’s a new pregnant man in town. At least that’s what he’s been told. When 71-year-old John Grady Pippen got his discharge papers after visiting Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach, Oregon, they read: “Based on your visit today, we know you are pregnant.” Sure, Pippen was seen for abdominal pain, but who knew? Of course, it was human error by way of a wayward keystroke that delivered the shocking news to Pippen, but what a surprise, eh? Forget about abdominal pain – the poor guy probably ended up with heart troubles after that news! Source [Read more]

Start spreading the news… Breast Cancer Awareness month is coming up soon (beginning October 1) and to celebrate, our fabulous sister blog, Pink Ribbon Review, is giving away a prize a day! There are some amazing things donated by some amazing companies, who will also support the cause with a percentage of sales donated to Breast Cancer Awareness. Outstanding. Be sure to subscribe to Pink Ribbon Review so you don’t miss a single day of give-aways. Tell your friends. Spread the word, spread the awareness. For a current list of items to be given away, check here. [Read more]

So you enjoy the occasional cigar, do you? Well, if you’re in the camp that believes cigarette smoking is a no-no, but the occasional cigar is no biggie, think again. A recent article in Men’s Health lists the following as possible side effects to cigar smoking: * Frequent daily cigar smoking may double a man’s risk of throat, laryngeal, nose, esophageal and lung cancers, compared with those who don’t smoke. * Even a few puffs can raise your heart rate and blood pressure. * You are also at risk of exacerbating existing breathing problems like asthma. * And perhaps the scariest side effect of all? You may suffer weaker erections due to all the nicotine found in a cigar! Not saying you should never enjoy a vice here... [Read more]

Did you know that it’s possible to be allergic to the white stuff (and I’m not talking milk here, people). Yep, that very tangible sign of a guy’s pleasure can leave his partner red, itchy, blotchy and more. What causes this is a sensitivity to the proteins in a guy’s semen, a condition which actually has a name: human seminal plasma protein hypersensitivity (SPH). A person can be sensitive to the proteins in the semen of most men, or to a specific guy’s proteins in particular. Symptoms of an allergy may include localized pain, itching, redness, swelling, hives or even trouble breathing! Most symptoms usually show up within 20 -30 minutes of contact and can last for hours or days. The severity really depends on... [Read more]