Men's Health
The average man pays less attention to his health than the average woman. Compared to women, men are more likely to
- drink alcohol and use tobacco
- make risky choices
- not see a doctor for regular checkups
Men are assailed by the diseases that can affect anyone—heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, depression… But they also have unique issues such as prostate cancer and benign prostate enlargement.
Many of the major health risks that men face can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle: regular exercise, a healthy diet, not smoking, stress reduction, and alcohol consumption in the moderate range (no more than two drinks a day) if at all. Regular checkups and screening tests can spot disease early, when it is easiest to treat.
So don't be an average man — get on board with protecting your health today.
Men's Health Articles
Men naturally lose muscle mass as they age—as much as 3% to 5% per decade after age 30. Weaker muscles mean less stamina, balance and mobility, all which increase a person’s risk for falls and fractures. Strength training, using either free weights like dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells or weight machines that are designed to work specific muscle groups, can help men maintain and even add muscle.
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A stronger social life is associated with a lower risk of heart disease and depression and greater immune function. Men often struggle with building social circles after they retire. Recreating the social structure of the workplace can help men stay socially active, boost thinking skills they may have left behind from work, and develop new friendships.
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Hip replacements can wear out over time and require a revision surgery, so activities that may increase stress on the joint are often discouraged. The right level of activity after a hip replacement depends on the person and is best discussed with a doctor.
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Although a recent study suggested an association between erectile dysfunction drugs, such as sildenafil (Viagra), and melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, the researchers concluded the elevated risk is likely due to other factors, like sunlight exposure.
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Fat has been shamed for so long, but it has a vital role in promoting greater heart health. Men need to cut out or greatly reduce their intake of saturated fat and replace it with healthier monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are found in nuts, seeds, fish, and most oils. Adding these heart-healthy fats to regular meals and cooking methods often is the easiest way to increase a person’s intake.
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In general, men tend to be less verbal about seeking help with their pain. They accept it and tough it out, because they feel embarrassed or guilty about admitting they have pain. However, when men keep pain and discomfort bottled up, they get more irritable, feel less confident in their ability to be active, and become more withdrawn. While men need to see their doctor about the source of their physical pain and ensure they get the proper diagnosis and treatment, they also need to address their psychological pain. This begins by adopting more positive thinking.
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Some loss of the sensitivity to smells is normal as people get older, but there may be another explanation. The most common causes of loss of smell are nasal problems, which can be detected by a routine examination.
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"Improve your sex life!" That's one of the most frequent promises offered by makers of herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, and hormones. But can they actually deliver on that promise? Or are they in effect ED scams?
The reality is that most of these products have not been studied scientifically for ED, and the FDA does not regulate their use and dosage. Moreover, questions about their safety are also a cause for concern, especially if you take any of them in large doses, or for weeks or months.
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The desire to accomplish goals is crucial to keeping older men’s mental and physical skills sharp. Yet the need to accomplish goals is crucial to keeping older men’s mental and physical skills sharp. Identifying what is important to them right now and keeping their goals defined, achievable, and realistic can help men find and meet goals that can boost their overall well-being.
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Updated guidelines for PSA testing suggest it offers only a small potential benefit for reducing the chance of dying of prostate cancer for men ages 55 to 69, and is not recommended for men age 70 and older. The guidelines may help protect men from unnecessary biopsies, radiation treatment, and even surgery. While the decision to have regular screening is never simple, it is a personal choice that depends on many factors, like a man’s age, level of risk, and family history.
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