Muscular Obsession in Boys

This NY Times article entitled "Muscular Body Image Lures Boys Into Gym, and Obsession" discusses research exploring the recent explosion of unhealthy behaviors by boys to increase muscle mass to reach an unattainable body image. Whether labeled "bigger-exia" or "fitspo", these efforts to attain perfection can lead to many unhealthy behaviors. How can positive body images for boys be promoted? What should be done about boys that are working towards unhealthy body images?

Balding = Heart Disease?

This Chicago Tribune article entitled "Balding, Other Aging Signs Associated with Heart Disease Risk" explores research that revealed external signs of aging are linked to signs of heart disease. The six signs of aging they explored were: Baldness at crown of head, receding hairline at temples, gray hair, wrinkles, earlobe crease and fatty deposits around eyelids. What other variables might be influencing both of these factors (aging signs and heart disease)? How can physicians use this data to help with the treatment of heart disease?