Men who have trouble falling and staying asleep may face a higher prostate cancer risk, a new study suggests.

Research published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention shows that these sleep problems are linked with as much as a doubled risk of prostate cancer for men.

Perks Of Looking On The Bright Side.

Do you see the proverbial glass half empty or glass half full? If you chose the latter, you're not alone -- most people around the world are optimistic about the future, according to a new study.

The research, published in the Journal of Personality, shows that optimism's benefits are seen in both high- and low-income countries, suggesting it's not "just a luxury that exists in wealthy, industrialized nations," study researcher Shane Lopez, of the University of Kansas, said in a statement.

Lopez and colleagues analyzed data from the Gallup World Poll, which includes 150,000 people from 142 countries. Data included responses to questions about life satisfaction, expectations for what the future holds, positive and negative emotions and physical health.

Goal of Men’s Health Month:

The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. The response has been overwhelming with thousands of awareness activities in the USA and around the globe.

Here’s what we know: Research has linked high blood pressure with low levels of vitamin D. Older people have significantly higher rates of high blood pressure and lower levels of vitamin D.

So do Black adults in general.

Who hasn’t heard tales of relatives fighting over bank accounts, siblings no longer speaking to one another, or loving relationships severed for good as estates are settled and assets distributed? You can help head off those dramas in your family by putting your financial affairs in order now.