Photo Credit Guys, if you think PMS is the worst thing about your lady’s “monthly visitor”, we have news for you, don’t we girls? Yep, underneath the exterior of our once-a-month bitchy wrath lies a whole other issue that you may not even know about…cramps.

Photo Credit Need a few ideas to light up your love life? We got ‘em (and we thank the Almighty Men’s Health for some reminders). Here’s what you can do…starting TODAY! Give the girl a coffee. Research has shown that female rats wanted more sex after a shot of caffeine. Indulge in some pre-nookie brew together and watch what happens next. Engage in some pre-dinner skroinking. Sex tames stress, so before you sit down to break bread together, have a little appetizer…in bed.

Photo Credit Every morning and every evening you grab your trusty toothbrush and allow it to work its magic (you do, right?) Well, I’m here to tell you, that fabulous toothbrush of yours? Unless it’s brand-spaking new, it’s downright disgusting. Here are just a few of the critters hanging out on the very same bristles that are meant to “clean” your teeth. Ha. Streptococcus mutans - This is the head honcho bacteria in charge of dental caries. Beta-hemolytic streptococcus - The main bacteria that causes strep throat.

                                                              (photo credit) Concerned about your growing weight? Then maybe it’s time to do the hara hachi bu. Practiced by the Okinawan people for generations, it simply means ‘to eat until you are 80% full’. Now, Okinawa has one of the healthiest and longest living populations in the world, so there must be something to this.

Doctors are human. While one might say doctors should be able to handle all sorts of patients they encounter, one should also realize that the clinic session would be much more productive if both sides interact well. Indeed, as it is in physics, every action produces a reaction. It would be in your best interest if you don’t behave in a manner which will irritate your doctor. CNN has a story with tips on how not to be an obnoxious patient. I add my take. 1. Don’t demand medications over the phone

Photo Credit Ready for a little hot-cha-cha in the boudoir? Then skip the pricey lingerie and hit the bricks instead. That’s right. A recent study by the University of Arkansas says that people who regularly work out find themselves more sexually desirable, and you know what that means…more satisfying workouts in the sack! Not only that, but Duke University also found that when overweight men and women lost a mere 10 percent of their body weight, they enjoyed sex more.

Take a minute to consider ghrelin, a hormone that fuels hunger. When its levels are low, you don't have the urge to chow down. When they're high, hello munchies. Scientists say the best way to keep ghrelin under control is... (Source: Health Check the Blog)

It probably applies to women as well but this study was done in men. WebMD carries the story on a study which shows that fitter men live longer. Data came from exercise tests taken by more than 15,000 U.S. male veterans (average age: 58-60). During the test, the men exercised until they were too tired to keep going — without hanging onto the treadmill’s handrails. Most of the men proved to be moderately fit. Highly fit men ranked second, followed by men in the low fitness category. Relatively few men were in the “very high” fitness category.

Photo Credit Think yoga is nothing more than a hilarious mix of bodily contortions? Strike that mindset in a hurry. In fact, getting all bendy not only tones your bod and relieves stress, it also has fabulous effects on hypertension. And since high blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke, heart disease and kidney problems, sticking your arse up in the air in the name of good health doesn’t seem so bad now, does it?

How ‘Bout a Little PB Love? Who knew that every time I take the easy way out and lovingly craft a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for my kids instead of baking some fish sticks, I’m essentially nominating myself for Hero of the Year? Man, this is great!