If you were weak as a teenager, you’re at increased risk of becoming ill and/or dying from a number of factors, including obesity, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden studied more than 1 million Swedish 16-19-year old males and gave them strength tests at the beginning of the...Continue reading
Do You Love Soda? Your Prostate Might Not
I’ve been conditioned to associate the word ‘Soda’ with everything unhealthy like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, teeth problems, kidney issues..you get the picture. However, this is the first time I’ve heard of a study indicating that soda actually increases risk of prostate cancer. And if I didn’t have enough reasons earlier, I sure do now...Continue reading
Rogue online drug sellers put men’s health at risk
The Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies is proud to support Men’s Health Network in its important efforts to help combat illegal online drug sellers which seek to exploit men’s health risks. With more than 40,000 active rogue websites pushing counterfeit or otherwise illegitimate medicines to US consumers at any one time, consumers have to be...Continue reading
Feeling Stressed? Relax. No, Seriously—It Could Kill You
We all know that stress isn’t good for us. But when we think (and talk) about stress, we usually mean big things—an ugly divorce, long stretches of unemployment, caring for a sick loved one for an extended period of time, and so on. Stress contributes to anxiety and depression and can increase the risk of...Continue reading
When It Comes to Predicting Heart Disease, How You Look Can Be Pretty Important
Some people say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. That may or may not be true. But researchers have just found that the eyes—specifically fatty deposits around the eyelids—and several other facial characteristics may accurately predict your risk of having a heart attack.
Arthritis and Hip Pain in Men
Arthritis and hip pain are very common issues, especially in men who are active in sports or have physically demanding jobs. Hip pain that appears rather suddenly can stem from acute injuries, like sprains or strains, or overuse injuries, such as tendinitis or bursitis. Chronic hip pain may indicate hip arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most...Continue reading
Not An ‘Average Joe’ Patient? Your Healthcare Can Be In Trouble
People grow up believing that they are unique and special, but would you want to pass on that belief to your kids if you thought that being unique puts you at risk for not getting the medical care that’s best for you? Probably not. As far as healthcare goes, we cannot adopt a one-size-fits-all attitude....Continue reading
Don’t Let Your ‘Stache Turn into Nothing But Lip Service
So here we are, almost the end of November – or Movember, if you’re one of the many men around the world who’ve sprouted some facial hair as a way to give something more than lip service to men’s health. But growing a Fu Manchu or a goatee or anything else isn’t magic. Facial hair...Continue reading
Music: The Healthy Addiction
Music can heal the mind, body and soul by playing or listening or both. While the full benefits are still being studied and explored, enough studies have shown conclusively that music has both positive and negative effects on health and well-being. These same studies have also determined that it doesn’t matter what type of music...Continue reading
S*** Mates Don’t Say–Great Men’s Health Ad
Stereotypes can get really annoying, but there is some truth to the old adage about men not being good at communicating. And nowhere is that more true than when it comes to discussing our health. According to the Cancer Center of New South Wales, Australia, men are 84% more likely to die of cancer than...Continue reading