Category: Lifestyle

Testosterone Therapy May Boost Gains in the Gym, but is Crushing Your Fertility

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Testosterone therapy has become a popular topic in men’s health media, promoted for benefits like increased muscle mass, energy, mood, and sexual performance, but it carries serious risks, especially to male fertility. While it may improve short-term gains, testosterone use can cause testicle shrinkage, drastically lower sperm production, and even lead to azoospermia within months. Recovery after stopping therapy can take months to years, and in some cases may never return to normal, complicating family planning, especially when partnered with a woman facing age-related fertility decline. Unsafely using testosterone without medical supervision also raises risks of heart disease and other health complications. For men concerned about fertility, lifestyle changes and supervised treatments that stimulate natural testosterone production offer safer alternatives.Continue reading

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025: Building Empathy, Spreading Awareness, Saving Lives

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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and Men’s Health Network is leading the 2025 campaign, “Bring Empathy Back.” With 1 in 8 men facing prostate cancer in their lifetime, early detection and prevention are critical. MHN offers a free digital toolkit filled with resources to help families, workplaces, and communities spread awareness, host events, and encourage screenings. Join us by downloading the toolkit, becoming a Men’s Health Ambassador, subscribing to our newsletter, or donating to support lifesaving men’s health programs.Continue reading

Amplified: Barbershops as a Gateway to Elevating Reproductive Health for Black Men

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The blog highlights how stigma, silence, and systemic barriers prevent Black men from accessing reproductive health care, despite high rates of infertility and erectile dysfunction. Through the Roots, Remedies & Reproductive Health initiative, barbershops are transformed into trusted spaces where Black men can openly discuss reproductive health, gain culturally responsive education, and take empowered steps toward wellness.Continue reading

9 Effective Tips: Speeding Up Your Invisalign Treatment

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In this blog, Dr. Satish Pai shares nine effective tips to help patients speed up their Invisalign treatment and achieve a straighter smile more efficiently. From wearing aligners for the recommended 20–22 hours a day to maintaining proper oral hygiene, using chewies, and avoiding unnecessary snacking, each tip is designed to keep your treatment on track and minimize delays. The blog also emphasizes the importance of routine dental checkups, sticking to a schedule, and building smart daily habits that support optimal aligner performance. With consistency and the right approach, you can shorten your Invisalign journey and see results faster.Continue reading

Why I Care About Men’s Health… And Why You Should Too

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In "Speaking Up for the Silent Majority," Shelby Leventhal, a college senior at the University of Kentucky, shares a powerful perspective on why women should care about men’s health. Drawing from her own experiences and observations, she explores the stigma that keeps many men from seeking care and urges women to play a more active role in encouraging the men in their lives to prioritize both physical and mental health. Through personal stories, cultural reflection, and a call to action, Shelby makes a compelling case for empathy, awareness, and support in the men’s health movement.Continue reading

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

When a Leader’s Diagnosis Becomes a National Wake-Up Call: Prostate Cancer, Awareness, and the Urgent Need for Change

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Former President Joe Biden’s stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis underscores a national failure in men’s health and preventive care. Men’s Health Network is calling for urgent reform to PSA screening guidelines, improved prostate cancer awareness, and expanded support for men’s healthcare—especially for those over age 70. Prostate cancer is highly treatable when detected early, making timely prostate screenings critical. This moment is a wake-up call to prioritize men’s health policy, close the Lifespan Gender Gap, and increase health education for men.Continue reading

Global Data Confirms It: Men’s Health Deserves Focus, Funding, and a Future

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In response to the recent PLOS Medicine, "Sex-disaggregated data along the gendered health pathways" Article: It’s a vital contribution to the men’s health conversation and affirms something we’ve said all along: Men's health outcomes will improve when we prioritize men’s health intentionally. At MHN, we see this Article as a roadmap, but it’s up to all of us—health professionals, policymakers, community leaders, and advocates—to act on it. Follow along for all of our commentary on this article... Continue reading

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