Tag: Men’s health
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Dear Men, Two Cups of Tea A Day Can Keep The Doctor Away
November, dubbed Movember, sees thousands of men grow mustaches and beards to raise greater awareness of men’s health issues that are often ignored. Men’s Health In Movember Among the top health problems experienced by men are: hypertension cardiovascular disease and stroke type 2 diabetes obesity, liver disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease depression lung-, prostate-, testicular- and…
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Death Gender Gap: Why Are Men Dying Six Years Earlier Than Women?
The month of November is Men’s Health Month, and under the moniker Movember, the month focuses on health issues affecting men, such as prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Life expectancy in the U.S. has been on a steady decline since 2020. A recent study analyzed the life expectancy of both men and women and found…
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Testicular Cancer: The Ball Is In Your Court This Movember
Movember, an annual month-long event in November, is more than an excuse to grow a stylish mustache. It’s a global movement dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health issues, with a particular focus on testicular cancer. I will discuss the importance of Movember and share tips for early prevention, symptoms, causes, and how men should…
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10 Ways Men Are Using Today’s Advancements for Anti-Aging Introduction
Aging is a natural, inevitable process that transcends gender and affects every living being. While the wisdom that comes with age is something to be celebrated, many individuals, regardless of their gender, are increasingly interested in preserving their youthful vitality and appearance. As societal expectations evolve, men, too, are embracing the concept of graceful aging.…
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Black Men More Likely To Have Prostate Cancer Than White Men
New research, published by Wiley, shows that Black men in the United States are more likely to develop prostate cancer than white men. Furthermore, after diagnosis, Black men are more likely to have advanced disease and to die than white men with the disease. The researchers say that although it would seem that earlier prostate‐specific…
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Dear Men, It’s Time To Get The HPV Vaccine
HPV – three letters that have a significant meaning. You may have heard about the HPV virus, but very few are aware of its implications and how it can be prevented. Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, with statistics showing that most sexually active people will contract the…
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Understanding Breast Cancer In Men
When Graeme Comrie received his breast cancer diagnosis in 2009, it came as a shock for several reasons. At the age of 64, he had been leading a healthy lifestyle, he did his medical check-ups regularly, and lastly, he never thought that – as a male – he could be diagnosed with breast cancer. “One…
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From Infertility to Heart Disease; Steroids Are Dangerous for Men’s Longevity
Increasing muscle mass and strength is a goal for many, especially men. We have seen a rise in the sale of supplements aimed at promoting muscle growth. Such as protein shakes and anabolic mass gainers. People often use these in conjunction with an extensive gym routine. However, to speed the process up, many opt for…
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Gender and Mental Health: Men Account for Over 76% of Annual Suicides
Cited as the biggest killer of men under the age of 45 (with more deaths than car accidents), death by suicide has been shown to be responsible for 800, 000 annual deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shares that whiles males make up 49% of the population, they account for over 76%…
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How The Type Of Underwear You Wear Can Impact Male Fertility
Whether underwear can affect male fertility has been studied for years. While it may sound like a locker room myth, even being dubbed a “conspiracy theory” by many, it’s a legitimate concern, with studies showing that the underwear you wear has a direct impact on low sperm count. What Is Low Sperm Count? Low Sperm…