Penile cancer in the United States is quite rare. It occurs in less than 1 in 100,000 men and accounts for less than 1 percent of cancers in men in the United States. It is more common in areas of Asia, African, and South America. The most common type of penile cancer is squamous cell...
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Engaging Men in Health: A Holiday Season Challenge
By Broderick Johnson, White House, and Armin Brott, Men’s Health Network As men, we don’t always prioritize our health the way we should. So many other responsibilities seem to come first, such as work, family, or making sure our friends and co-workers can count on us. Those things are immensely important, no question. But too often, we...Continue reading
8 Reasons to Ask Your Doctor for Your Electronic Health Records
How EHRs Can Help You Take Control and Improve Your Health Care As medicine continues to advance and people live longer, a larger segment of the population will be pushing the boundaries of our health system. Medical professionals are squeezed for time as they try to keep up with regulations and documentation. In order to...Continue reading
The Benefits of Being Short (No, Not in That Way…)
Tall men earn more money and have sex with more women than short men do. So if you’re shorter than 5’9″, it might be natural to be a little jealous of all those extra dollars and sex partners that tall men manage to pull in. But be careful what you wish for: being tall may...Continue reading
Depression in Men – A New Resource
By Dr. John Orgrodniczuk Depression – it’s a tough topic for guys to talk about – but it shouldn’t be. Seeking help is often misconstrued as a sign of weakness that a lot of men want to avoid at all costs. In fact, lots of guys suffer in silence because they can’t bring themselves to reach...Continue reading
Manorexia: The Masculine Side of Body Image Distortion
In the U.S., at least a third of the 30 million people suffering from eating disorders are boys or men, according to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). That’s 10 million people, most of whom won’t ever get the help they desperately need because they have a Y chromosome. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is...Continue reading
5 Things That Campfires Teach Us
Just spent the week camping in Yellowstone Park with the family. Great big Wyoming skies, musky forest trails, spectacular Rocky mountain vistas, thunderclap-filled rain storms and, of course, campfires. Fire Light There’s a real science to campfires. Whether you prefer tipi, lean to, log cabin, Swedish fire torch or Finnish style, master campfire makers require only...Continue reading
An Ideal #2 May Not Be a #2, Part One
Let’s face it: if guys are talking about poop, it’s normally the butt of a joke—no pun intended. On a serious note, bowel movements may actually be a key gastrointestinal health indicator, so it’s important to know what’s ideal when it comes to your #2. Luckily, there’s a tool, the Bristol Stool Form Scale, which...Continue reading
Be a man and take a stand: 3 health risks men should start talking about
Crossing the finish line on Drive for Men’s Health Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt and Dr. Sijo Parekattil, Co-Directors of The PUR Clinic (Personalized Urology & Robotics Clinic at South Lake Hospital, in affiliation with Orlando Health) contributed this post to Talking About Men’s Health Men’s Health Month is a time to encourage men to get regular health...Continue reading
Cross-country Road Trip Drives Home Urgent Point: Men Need to Make Health a Priority
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt and Dr. Sijo Parekattil, Co-Directors of The PUR Clinic (Personalized Urology & Robotics Clinic at South Lake Hospital, in affiliation with Orlando Health) contributed this post to Talking About Men’s Health It’s no secret that most men don’t like going to the doctor. Admittedly, there are times even I avoid it....Continue reading