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A Simple Drawing Test May Predict Men’s Odds of Death After Stroke

A Swedish research team seeking a reliable way to determine who is most at risk of dying after stroke discovers that a simple drawing test may be a good predictor.

Breast Cancer in Men Is Rare, but More Deadly

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Men rarely get breast cancer, but those who do often don’t survive as long as women, largely because they don’t even realize they can get it and are slow to recognize the warning signs, researchers say.

Generation X Report: Men Spend More Time in the Kitchen

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Gen Xers are a lot more conscious about their food than their parents were — especially the men, who are cooking and shopping more and watching food TV as much as women.

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How a Fertile Woman Affects the Way Men Talk

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Men who strike up a conversation with a fertile woman are less likely to match her sentence structure. Researchers say it’s an effort to be “non-conforming” in the quest to land a mate.

Decision-Making Under Stress: The Brain Remembers Rewards, Forgets Punishments

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It’s counterintuitive, but under stress we tend to focus more on the rewards than on the risks of any decision.

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Why Men in Female-Centric Professions Spend More Time on ‘Guy’ Chores

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Men who work in female-dominated jobs tend to flex their testosterone around the house to compensate, spending more time on home repair, yard work and car maintenance.

Does Yoga Really Drive People Wild with Desire?

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Studies suggesting that the practice of yoga arouses the libido have been cited to explain why so many gurus are embroiled in sex scandals. But is that really what’s going on?

Smoking May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline in Men

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In a new study, middle-aged men who smoked did worse on tests of cognitive ability over time, but women who lit up didn’t show the same declines.

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Boy or Girl? Why Dads Want Sons, but Moms Want Daughters

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Women strongly prefer daughters while men wants sons, a study finds. Could this lead to sex selection?

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For Love and Money: Why Men Spend More When Women Are Few

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When women are in short supply, they expect men to pay more for engagement rings, dinner dates and Valentine’s Day gifts.