Tag: Men’s health
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What Men Need To Know To Live A Long And Healthy Life
How long we live is important. The average life expectancy of men, according to health experts, is 79 years. This is a dramatic increase over the past 50 years. However, what is equally important is quality of life. The ability to enjoy life to its full requires investing time and effort into health maintenance and disease prevention.…
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It’s Time To Man Up When It Comes To Men’s Health
Professor Shingai Mutambirwa, Head of the Department of Urology at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) says it’s time to man up when it comes to men’s health. “The fact that us males see our physicians five times fewer in our lives than females do is definitely one of the reasons why we are more…
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Beer Belly: Putting Down The Drink and Getting Back In Shape
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Who would have thought that a 6-pack of beer would tarnish your dreams of achieving 6-pack abs? A beer belly,…
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Medical Specialist Debunks Common Myths Behind Male Balding
Male balding can lead to a great deal of embarrassment and pain for many people, making it easy for companies promoting ‘miracle’ hair-growth serums to prey on those feeling vulnerable. Medical specialist Dr.Earim Chaudry of Manual shares his thoughts on the matter. Unfortunately, there is very little that can be done to make your hair…
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How To Achieve Stronger Erections
More men suffer from the ability to develop and maintain hard erections than most would realize. It is something many suffer in silence due to the subject’s sensitivity. Some do not realize that numerous variables need to be in sync to retain a firm erection. Erections are a difficult subject to discuss According to MedicalNewsToday.com,…
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Siya Kolisi: Men Need To Take Charge of Their Mental Health
Around this time of year there is usually a lot of media around men’s health issues. Now, while the conversation is often geared towards Movember and the risks of prostate cancer, it would be irresponsible if we did not awareness around men’s mental health too! According to statistics, South African men are four times more…
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Body Image Issues In Men Are Affecting Their Mental Health
When you think of body image issues, or stop to consider those who have difficulty accepting their bodies, often than not, you’ll probably think of a woman. Now, while countless industries have made fortunes out of the disdain that some women hold for their bodies, that doesn’t mean that men aren’t grappling with the same…
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Why Is Cancer Killing More Men Than Women?
While cancers affect both males and females, the cancer mortality rate is higher among men (1). In fact, while breast cancer is often associated with the female sex, men have higher death rates than women across all stages of breast cancer. While it’s important for both men and women to mitigate risk factors, one has…
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This Movember, Men Should Be Taking More Probiotics
It’s officially Movember and that means that the spotlight is not only on men and their mustaches but also on how well they take care of their health. We all know that probiotics are great for our health, but just how exactly can they help the men in our lives? Benefits of Probiotics for Men’s…
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Yes, Men Do Get Breast Cancer and It Also Needs Our Attention
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]When it comes to breast cancer, the focus is usually on women and ever rarely on men. Granted, by the end of…