Category: Health

Prostate Cancer Needs More Than a Global Initiative: Ground-Level Action Needed

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Men’s Health Network responds to Global Action on Men’s Health’s new report on prostate cancer with a call for urgent, ground-level action. While supporting a WHO-led global initiative, MHN stresses that real impact requires community outreach, empathy-driven education, and trusted local engagement. Prostate cancer is rising fast, especially among underserved men, yet too many go without screening or support. This Men’s Health Month, MHN urges policymakers and the public to bridge the empathy gap and take action now. Learn more, get involved, and help bring life-saving care to where men live, work, play, and pray.Continue reading

International Men’s Health Week 2025: Lead with Empathy, Act with Purpose

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As we celebrate International Men’s Health Week, it’s important to recognize where it all began. Men’s Health Network not only launched Men’s Health Week and Men’s Health Month—they laid the groundwork for a global movement. Their advocacy helped pass the original Congressional resolution in 1994, signed into law by President Bill Clinton, establishing Men’s Health Week as a national observance. From there, they created the infrastructure, messaging, and coalition-building that gave rise to what is now an international health campaign.Continue reading

A New Chapter in Men’s Health Advocacy: 2025 Congressional Men’s Health Caucus Reforms and Rallies Support

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Through partnering with the 2025 Congressional Men's Health Caucus, together we can recognizable pattern of neglecting men's and boys' issues—a pattern often driven by the mistaken belief that giving attention to men’s struggles takes something away from other important efforts. As the Caucus continues its work through the remainder of the 118th Congress, it does so with deep respect for the leaders who paved the way—especially Rep. Donald Payne Jr., whose advocacy helped put men’s health on the national stage. Now, a new generation is stepping in—not only on Capitol Hill, but across the country. Nonprofits, doctors, teachers, coaches, and families are joining forces to create a healthier future for our sons, fathers, brothers, and partners.Continue reading

The Role of Lifestyle Choices in Men’s Health: Nutrition, Exercise, & Beyond

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You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. Start small. Pick one habit this week—meal prep, daily walks, earlier bedtime—and commit to it. Over time, these small wins compound into real, measurable health improvements. Yet many men are still unaware of just how impactful their habits can be. The good news? Even small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements in overall well-being. In this article, I’ll outline the evidence-based lifestyle pillars that support physical, mental, and metabolic health in men—and offer practical strategies to start improving them today.Continue reading

Testicular Cancer Awareness Month 2025: Start the Conversation, Save a Life

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Every year, we promote awareness around April being Testicular Cancer Awareness Month (TCa). TCa is a young man's disease and still largely stigmatized. We believe that creating a culture of prevention starts with families, communities, and personal connections. MHN encourages parents and caregivers to integrate discussions about testicular cancer into everyday life. It's also important to use April as a time of spreading care, awareness, empathy, support, and funding for important men's health topics, including Testicular Health and Wellness.Continue reading

Jet Lag Can’t be THAT Bad: Issues Linked to Lack of Sleep

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Men, especially those juggling long work hours or night shifts, often lead this pack, with lifestyle releases like late-night screen time or caffeine cutting into rest. Poor quality of sleep is a common issue that disrupts lives every day and night. Insomnia, marked by trouble falling or staying asleep, affects an estimated 10-30% of adults globally, with around 10% experiencing chronic symptoms lasting months or more, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. That’s roughly 33 million people grappling with persistent sleeplessness, often tied to stress, anxiety, or medical conditions.Continue reading

Expanding Healthy People 2030: A Community-Driven Approach to Men’s Health

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Healthy People 2030's next iteration should incorporate male-focused community initiatives that foster adequate support for the health needs of men and boys. By working together—across public health sectors, education systems, workplaces, and community organizations—we can create an environment where all individuals, regardless of sex, have the opportunity to live longer, healthier lives. Read on for more information on how men and boys stand up against Social Determinants of Health as stated in existing policy.Continue reading

Barriers to Men Seeking Preventive Care: Improving the Health & Wellness of Men & Boys!

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In an effort to catch women's health up, there has been an overcompensation of preventative resources dedicated to women resulting in an eventual gap in men’s preventative services (Baker, 2021). With more and more preventative ads as well as interventions targeting non-men, many men are being left behind and ignored. The combination of men interacting with preventive services less and preventive services not focusing on men, an exponential effect of preventive care being underutilized takes place.Continue reading

Young Men, Eating Disorders, & Social Media: Affecting Men & Boys Alike

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In a 2023 study, the American Psychological Association found that social media usage “is associated with poor body image in youth, a known predictor of eating disorders.” This fact has been, more or less, accepted as common knowledge for the past decade or so. And while the prevalence of eating disorders has been reflected in the domains of medicine, public health, and academia, an overwhelming majority of the ensuing discourse has focused solely on women and girls. This assumption, however, that eating disorders only impact women and girls is no longer a tenable one. Continue reading

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