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November: A Month to Focus on Men’s Health and Community

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November is a pivotal month for raising awareness about men’s health and community well-being. From Alzheimer’s and diabetes to epilepsy, tobacco use, and sexual health, each observance offers an opportunity to take action and encourage preventive care. Men’s Health Network emphasizes that health doesn’t take a season off—simple habits, early conversations, and empathy-driven outreach can make lasting change. This month’s blog highlights national campaigns like the Great American Smokeout, National Diabetes Month, and Impotence Education Month, alongside Illinois’ groundbreaking creation of a Division of Men’s Health. It also spotlights the growing Men’s Health Ambassadorship Program—ordinary people doing extraordinary work to close the Lifespan Gender Gap and build healthier communities. Through awareness, advocacy, and everyday choices, November reminds us that improving men’s health is a shared mission that benefits families, workplaces, and society as a whole.Continue reading

Championing Men’s Health: MHN’s 2025 Policy and Advocacy Highlights

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In 2025, Men’s Health Network advanced men’s health by supporting prostate and kidney cancer research, pushing for stronger HPV vaccination guidance for boys, expanding telehealth access, and endorsing global prevention initiatives. These efforts highlight MHN’s leadership in shaping policies that improve the health and future of men and boys.Continue reading

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: Prevention, Action, and Community Support

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Men’s Health Network marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025 by stressing prevention, early detection, and community support. With over 299,000 men expected to be diagnosed this year, awareness saves lives. MHN offers a free toolkit, encourages families to promote screenings, and invites readers to subscribe, donate, and become Ambassadors to spread the message nationwide.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

Why Choose? BPH Relief That Preserves Sexual Function

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Patients with varying prostate sizes, ages, comorbidities and individual values have personalized BPH treatment options available to them. But the dawn of these new technologies has also played a key role in empowering urologists to safeguard ejaculatory outcomes, as well as their understanding of the key anatomic landmarks essential for sexual preservation. Even within the past few years, new options have become available that require no removal of prostate tissue, and no implants left behind.Continue reading

Aging Safely: What Older Adults Need to Know About Acetaminophen Use

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A recent nationwide tri-annual research survey from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s Health In Hand Foundation and the Know Your Dose campaign revealed some encouraging news: overall awareness of acetaminophen safety remains high. There are, however, some important gaps—particularly among adults aged 65+ living with chronic pain. People in this age group were less likely to know critical safety facts, such as how to identify whether acetaminophen is in their medications, or how to stay within the recommended daily limit. The survey also found that men of all ages are less likely to be aware of or follow safe use guidelines. The blog was written by, James C. Appleby, BSPharm, MPH, ScD (Hon), the chief executive officer of the Gerontological Society of America, the nation’s oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization focused on aging.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

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