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
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Weight Management Medications: What Men Need to Know
As a man exploring weight loss options, you've likely heard about new medications making headlines. Understanding Weight Management Medications A new class of medications, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists (or SGLP-like medications), have shown impressive results in promoting weight loss and improving overall metabolic health.Continue reading
Dialogue on Sleep Apnea: Linkage to Serious Chronic Conditions
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
Low Testosterone and Dementia Risk: Exploring the Research
Testosterone is a crucial hormone for the male body, Testosterone gives men energy, sex drive, muscle mass, motivation, and overall health. As men age, their testosterone naturally decreases... Learn more about proactive and preventative precautions in this great blog entry!Continue reading
When It Comes to Your Health, Your Penis May Be the Canary in the Coal Mine
Dear Healthy Men: Like a lot of men my age (I’m 44), I have occasional problems in bed. I think it’s happening because I’m stressed about finances and life in general. I’ve been taking medication that helps, but my wife is concerned that it might be a symptom of something more serious and is urging...Continue reading
What Women Need to Know About Men’s Health
Dear Healthy Men: As a wife, daughter, sister, and mother of two boys, I’m surrounded by men. What do I need to know about men’s health? A: I’ve always maintained that men’s health is a women’s issue, since when men are healthier, their partners become healthier too (along with their children and communities). Here are the...Continue reading
Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms and Their Effect on Men’s Health
Men, by and large, are at a higher risk for various adverse health outcomes compared to their female counterparts, especially when it comes to some of the top leading causes of death in the U.S., such as diabetes. While diabetes affects over 30 million people in the nation, men, biologically speaking, have a higher susceptibility...Continue reading
Men and Belly Fat: A Bad Combination
Call it what you will: beer belly, love handles, gut, spare tire, or anything else. Whatever the words, they’re all referring to the same thing: belly fat, which is one of the most common types of fat for men. As you’ve no doubt noticed, as we gain weight, our thighs, legs, and arms usually don’t...Continue reading
Eye Health and Diabetes: What Every Diabetic Should Know
Millions of people today suffer from diabetes. If you are one of them, you probably know about its effects on different parts of your body. But, did you know that diabetes poses a major threat to your eye health as well? Read to know more about the different types of eye disorders that diabetics are...Continue reading
How to Avoid Diabetes-Related Health Complications
Diabetes increases the risk of many serious problems related to the circulatory system. When blood glucose levels are too high, small blood vessels in the eyes, kidneys, heart, and nervous system may be damaged. This can lead to a range of severe complications. Most diabetes-related complications can be prevented with a healthy diet, plenty of...Continue reading