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Bridging the Empathy Gap in Health: A Call for Mutual Understanding and Compassion

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By gathering men’s thoughts and feelings on what they observe during this stage, the goal is to foster a greater understanding of the emotional and relational aspects of menopause. Through research, Men’s Health Network seeks to highlight how men’s empathy and connection can evolve as they witness their partners or loved ones go through this life phase. Rather than viewing menopause as solely a women’s health issue, this research considers how it becomes a shared experience in many relationships, giving men an opportunity to reflect on their own roles, experiences, and feelings, ultimately building empathy on all fronts. Continue reading

Reduce the Stigma and See Your Doctor

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“Reduce the Stigma and See Your Doctor,” Says the Urologist Written By: Girish K. Mour, M.B.B.S., Nahid Punjani, M.D., M.P.H., and Daniel M. Frendl, M.D., Ph.D As Urologists, we remain the gatekeeper for men’s health. Not only are men are known to engage in higher-risk behavior but are also less likely to see to their...Continue reading

Dialogue on Sleep Apnea: Linkage to Serious Chronic Conditions

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We need a national dialogue on obstructive sleep apnea and must prioritize it along with other serious chronic conditions, such as obesity and heart disease.   Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is understood to be a common chronic medical condition, yet it is often ignored by many. Some people may feel conscious about snoring or the...Continue reading

Testicular Cancer Awareness Month: A Disease of Youth and Health Negligence

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Testicular Cancer Awareness Month: A Disease of Youth and Health Negligence April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. This month, along with other awareness periods that particularly emphasize the necessity of men’s well-being, is often overlooked by those operating in the health advocacy sphere. And if not comprehensively ignored, discussion surrounding testicular cancer is often relegated...Continue reading

Tend to Your Relationships: Fathers & Sons

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Tend to Your Relationships: Fathers & Sons By: Cassie Whyte Happy National Son’s Day! Today, September 28th, we at Men’s Health Network is celebrating National Son’s Day! On this holiday, we acknowledge the joy that comes along with both having a son, and being a son. All sons are gifts to their parents, as well...Continue reading

National Son’s Day

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Blog Entry by Intern, Zachary Funaro “You don’t raise heroes, you raise sons. And if you treat them like sons, they’ll turn out to be heroes, even if it’s just in your own eyes.” — NASA astronaut Walter M. Schirra, Sr. National Son’s Day is celebrated on September 28th each year with the sole purpose...Continue reading

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Practicing Hope New Toolkit on Recovery Support in Communities

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A Letter from the HHS Partnership Center Director Greetings friends, The data is in and, as many would have anticipated, the COVID-19 pandemic was experienced with particular hardship among those with substance use disorders. In 2020, the rate of drug overdose deaths accelerated and increased 31% from the year before – usually from opioids –...

Avoiding the Holiday Blues

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Well, here we are again, the last few weeks of the year. Those weeks that include Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s—collectively called “the holidays.” If you’re reading this article, it means that you have survived the last two years – which have included an election, social unrest, and oh that darned pandemic! Instead of enjoying...Continue reading

COVID-19 isolation contributes to mental health issues for men and boys

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COVID-19’s isolation may be necessary for physical health, but it’s causing a torrent of mental health problems for boys and young men that are worsening as the pandemic drags on. Family members, friends and work colleagues can play an important part in monitoring the mental health of the men and boys they care about. The...Continue reading

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