Why Are American Men Dying Younger? It’s Time to Build Awareness

The declining life expectancy of American men. This is more than a public health problem—it is a crisis that impacts families, communities, and workplaces across the country. Men’s Health Network (MHN) is dedicated to addressing these challenges, offering solutions to help men live longer and healthier lives, and supporting the families and communities that rely on them.Continue reading

Closing the Gap: How You Can Make a Difference This Giving Tuesday and Beyond

We need your help this Holiday Season to make an impact with the health and well-being of men and boys everywhere. The Lifespan Gender Gap has widened to 6 years, with men dying way too early from preventable diseases. We need everyone's help to get life-saving education, resources, and more into the hearts of communities across America. Consider purchasing from the Men's Health Network store or by donating today. Continue reading

Using Research to Push a Narrative

There’s a noticeable trend in research about men and women that often tells only part of the story. A prime example is domestic violence studies that falsely claim women are the sole victims, while ignoring men’s experiences. This happens in other areas too—like reproductive coercion, teen violence, healthcare, and others. Women’s troubles are spotlighted, while men’s are overlooked. Once you see this pattern, it’s hard to unsee it. Researchers acknowledge that puberty is an important factor in these behaviors, but what does puberty primarily signal? It highlights the increase in testosterone levels in young males. However, the researchers never mention testosterone.Continue reading

Wellness in the Workplace for Men: Thriving Through Health & Wellness

Wellness in the Workplace for Men: Thriving Through Health & Wellness As we have stated in previous articles, employees spend more than one-third of their lives at work, which makes the workplace the perfect arena for workers to get evidence-based healthcare information designed to improve health and make healthcare services more accessible. Many organizations provide...Continue reading

The Perfect Citizen: 300 Spartans

At some point, you must wonder why he will not share his feelings with you, such as by never seeing him cry or get emotional. Western males’ unemotional intelligence is like some secret oath they are taught to take as toddlers and carry with them through life, like an old, raggedy piece of luggage. Most...Continue reading

Advances to Mirror From Women’s Health: Examining Gender Disparities in Healthcare Policies & Resources

Advances to Mirror From Women’s Health: Examining Gender Disparities in Healthcare Policies & Resources In recent years, there has been commendable progress in implementing policies and acts aimed at enhancing women’s health outcomes. These initiatives have rightfully focused on addressing the unique health challenges faced by women. However, as we celebrate these advancements, it’s imperative...Continue reading

Men’s Partner Violence Victimization: A Hidden Health Crisis

Partner violence is a broad term that encompasses physical violence, psychological abuse, controlling behaviors, and sexual violence against one’s current or former intimate partner.  For almost 50 years, experts in the field of family violence have known that men are at risk for partner violence victimization from their intimate partners, whether their partner is male...Continue reading

Abuse OF men BY women: It Happens, It Hurts, and It’s Time to Get Real About It

I’ve written a lot about male anger including two books, The Irritable Male Syndrome and Mr. Mean: Saving Your Relationship From the Irritable Male Syndrome and a recent article, “Are You Living With an Angry Man?” I recently received an email from Ann Silvers, author of Abuse OF Men BY Women: It Happens, it Hurts, and It’s Time to Get Real About...Continue reading

How to Attract a Financially Fit Woman (Hint: Be a Financially Savvy Man)

Arguments about money trigger worse fights than any other topic, and they are the biggest and earliest indicator that a couple is heading for a break-up, according to Kansas State University research. People fight over things such as differing beliefs about how money should be used, unmet financial expectations and disagreements about who controls the...Continue reading

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