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
Category: Health
Nutrition Roundup–Turning the Grocery Store into a Health Food Store
It seems like there’s a new study just about every day that talks about the almost magical healing properties of whatever food is trendy. Here are a few food items that may still be a little bit under the radar. As with anything having to do with your health, be sure to speak with your...Continue reading
Beyond Biopsies? A Better Way to Test for Prostate Cancer
When a man has an elevated PSA level, his doctor is likely to recommend one of two approaches: Do nothing and see what happens (called “watchful waiting”), or have a biopsy. Doing the actual biopsy, however, is often something of a challenge, given that the organ is pretty small and is located in a rather...Continue reading
Smoking: There’s Bad News, Really Bad News, and some Good News
When we talk about the many dangers of cigarettes, we tend to think of a grizzled, three-pack-a-day smoker who’s been puffing for a few decades. Time to throw out those old stereotypes. The bad news: A new analysis of data from the famous Nurse’s Health Study (which tracked 101,000 American nurses for more than 30...Continue reading
Bad Breath and Erection Problems? Yep.
Sound nuts? Maybe, but it’s true. Men who regularly brush their teeth are less likely to have bad breath and gum disease. And men with gum disease are three times more likely to have erection problems than those with cleaner mouths. (The fact that men with bad breath have more trouble getting dates, which leads...Continue reading
Want to Live Long and Prosper? Start Pumping Iron When You’re Young
If you were weak as a teenager, you’re at increased risk of becoming ill and/or dying from a number of factors, including obesity, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden studied more than 1 million Swedish 16-19-year old males and gave them strength tests at the beginning of the...Continue reading
Do You Love Soda? Your Prostate Might Not
I’ve been conditioned to associate the word ‘Soda’ with everything unhealthy like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, teeth problems, kidney issues..you get the picture. However, this is the first time I’ve heard of a study indicating that soda actually increases risk of prostate cancer. And if I didn’t have enough reasons earlier, I sure do now...Continue reading
Feeling Stressed? Relax. No, Seriously—It Could Kill You
We all know that stress isn’t good for us. But when we think (and talk) about stress, we usually mean big things—an ugly divorce, long stretches of unemployment, caring for a sick loved one for an extended period of time, and so on. Stress contributes to anxiety and depression and can increase the risk of...Continue reading
When It Comes to Predicting Heart Disease, How You Look Can Be Pretty Important
Some people say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. That may or may not be true. But researchers have just found that the eyes—specifically fatty deposits around the eyelids—and several other facial characteristics may accurately predict your risk of having a heart attack.
Arthritis and Hip Pain in Men
Arthritis and hip pain are very common issues, especially in men who are active in sports or have physically demanding jobs. Hip pain that appears rather suddenly can stem from acute injuries, like sprains or strains, or overuse injuries, such as tendinitis or bursitis. Chronic hip pain may indicate hip arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most...Continue reading