Red Meat May Hinder Fatherhood

A diet rich in steak and other red meat might hinder a man's chances of
conceiving a child, say Spanish researchers. According to their study
published in the journal 'Fertility and Sterility', a healthy
antioxidant-rich diet might be the key to sperm quality and motility. Men
who eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, in particular peppers, spinach and
citrus fruits, have higher quality and faster swimming sperm.
'A healthy diet is not only a good way of avoiding illness, but improves
the quality of semen' said Professor Jaime Mendiola, the leading researcher.
'We saw that, among couples with fertility problems coming to the
[fertility] clinics, men with good semen quality ate more vegetables and
fruit, which means more vitamins, folic acid and fibre, and fewer proteins
and fats.'
The study, undertaken at the University of Murcia in Spain, was prompted
by the gradual decline in sperm counts across Europe in the last few
decades. Male patients at two Spanish fertility clinics took part, and
scientists concentrated on the possibility that exposure to contaminants in
the workplace and diet might be reducing chances of successful conception.
They hypothesised that antioxidants could potentially improve sperm
concentration and motility by reducing or slowing the oxidation of other
molecules which harms sperm.
Sixty-one men with fertility problems were enrolled into the study, 30
of whom had problems specifically with sperm count. Interviews with the
participants showed that those with good sperm quality ate significantly
more fruit and vegetables than those whose diets were rich in meat and
full-fat dairy products.'People who eat more fruits and vegetables are ingesting more
antioxidants, and this is the important point' said Professor Mendiola. In
his next study, he will investigate whether there is a difference in sperm
count between men who get their antioxidants via food or from vitamin
supplements.

The Indian Cow

The only cow in a small town in Australia stopped giving milk.
The townsfolk found they could buy a cow in India quite cheaply.

They brought the cow from India and it was wonderful, produced lots of milk
every day and everyone was happy.
They bought a bull to mate with the cow to get more cows, so they'd never
have to worry about their milk supply again.

They put the bull in the pasture with the cow but whenever the bull tried
to mount the cow,the cow would move away.
No matter what approach the bull tried, the cow would move away from the
bull and he was never able to do the deed.

The people were very upset and decided to go the Vet, who was very wise to
tell him what was happening and ask his advice.
"Whenever the bull tries to mount our cow, she moves away. If he approaches
from the back, she moves forward, they saidWhen he approaches her from the
front, she backs off. If he attempts from the one side, she walks away to
the other side."

The Vet rubbed his chin thoughtfully and pondered this before asking, "Did
you by chance, buy this cow in India?"
The people were dumbfounded, since no one had ever mentioned that they have
bought the cow over from India.
"You are truly a wise Vet," they said. "How did you know we got the cow in
India ?
The Vet replied with a distant look in his eye,
"My wife is from India.........."

The "Mag" Shoe

The Israelis did it again !!
Watch and see - - no more taking off shoes at the airport.
Another great idea from Israel!

Step Into My Crimson Glow, And You Will Be Young Again

This looks like an android receiving an energy blast and new personality protocols, but it's actually a woman being bombarded with high-energy light-emitting diodes, the latest skin treatment. (And her personality is getting reprogrammed, too.)

The picture was taken at Tokyo's Beautyworld Japan Expo, and it shows a woman undergoing the ReGen Light Treatment system, made by U.K.-based Energist. Says Energist:

This versatile ReGen™ system is a breakthrough in LED technology, delivering a constant stream of rejuvenating light which is proven to have beneficial bio-stimulation effects on the skin to alleviate the damage caused by acne, ageing, and the sun. Powered by an array of high intensity LED's using red and blue light, ReGen™ has the power and flexibility to initiate new collagen production and speed up skin repair, effectively stimulating cellular mechanisms to regenerate the skin.

Cancer Meds Wiped Off Man's Fingerprints

A 62-year-old tourist was trying to enter the United States when he was stopped at customs to have his fingerprints scanned. This was a problem for both him and the customs agents, for he had no fingerprints.

The man, dubbed Mr. S in news reports, was detained for hours as agents checked to make sure he wasn't some sort of sneaky criminal or terrorist. But no, it turns out his fingerprints were removed without his knowledge.

He was taking capecitabine, a follow-up drug for chemotherapy for cancer of the head and neck. One of its side effects is inflammation of the palms and soles of the feet, which can cause peeling and bleeding of the skin and, eventually, can cause fingerprints to vanish.

Mr. S had been taking capecitabine for three years when he decided to visit relatives in the States, at which point his prints were gone. Luckily, he was eventually allowed to enter the country and visit his relatives once the officials determined that he wasn't dangerous.

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