It’s pretty well known that on average, African-Americans have higher blood pressure and higher risk of stroke than Whites. But a study just published in JAMA Internal Medicine was actually able to link the two and quantify the black-white differences.
Category: Health
Men Know More about What’s under the Hood (of the Car) Than What’s in Their Underwear
According to a recent study by Lloyds Pharmacy Online Doctor in Britain, 90 percent of men can locate important parts of a car engine—and if something’s not right with the car, the guys are confident they can get in there and figure out what’s up. But only half of men say know enough about their...Continue reading
American Men (and Women) Have Shorter Lives Than Counterparts in Other Rich Nations
On average, Americans die sooner and experience higher rates of disease and injury than people in other high-income countries, says a new report from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine. The report finds that this health disadvantage exists at all ages from birth to age 75 and that even advantaged Americans — those...
Drug News: If You’re Taking Statins for Cholesterol or Beta Blockers for Hypertension, Read This.
Statin drugs are remarkably successful in reducing cholesterol for millions of men. They’ve also helped lower the risk of other cardiovascular events (such as heart attack and stroke). But, as with just about everything else in life, there’s the Law of Unintended Consequences. One of those consequences is severe muscle pain and weakness. And a...Continue reading
Now Let’s Get This Right: Coca-Cola Might Actually Be Good for You?
In a bit of news that’s got to be baffling nutritionists and medical professionals around the world, Coca-Cola has emerged as a very effective treatment for a rare (but potentially dangerous) type of bowel obstruction. Greek researchers at Athens University analyzed the results of two dozen scientific papers and found that 90 percent of those...Continue reading
Weight Training Is Especially Beneficial for Black Men
In previous articles we’ve talked about the health disparities between men and women and how men live shorter, less-healthy lives than women. We’ve also talked about how men of color—especially African-American men—have even worse outcomes than other men (on average, Black men don’t live long enough to collect Social Security). In this blog, we’re always...Continue reading
For Men Only: Eating Chocolate is Better for Men Than Women
In news that will undoubtedly make women around the world extremely jealous, researchers in the United Kingdom have found that eating dark chocolate does a better job of protecting men than women from heart disease, blood clots, and stroke.
Male Obesity is a Really Big Deal
Unless you’ve been trapped on another planet for the past few years, you probably know that obesity is a big, big problem in this country. And you also (hopefully) know that obesity increases one’s risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. But what you may not know is that obesity is an especially...Continue reading
For Men Only: Eating Carrots Prevents Hip Fractures, Broccoli Reduces Cancer Risk, Fruit Will Extend Your Life, But Butter Could Kill You
When you were little, your parents probably told you that eating carrots is good for your eyesight. And, over the years, there seems to be some evidence to support that. But a new study of 63,000 adults 45 and older found that men who ate the most vegetables and carotenoids had the fewest hip fractures....
Old Men Can Be Grumpy—But at Least They’re Honest…
As men age, our testosterone levels generally fall and everyone around us seems to get so much more annoying. Well, at least it feels that way. Lower testosterone levels have been associated with depression, anger, poor concentration, grouchiness, and irritability. Levels of this male sex hormone levels start slipping naturally—and noticeably—starting at around age 60....Continue reading