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Expanding Healthy People 2030: A Community-Driven Approach to Men’s Health

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025MHN EditorAdvocacy, Boys, Depression, Disparities, Economics, Editorials, Education, Education, Family, Family Issues, Fatherhood, Growing Up, Health, Legislative, Lifestyle, Masculinity, Mental Health, Parenting, Policy, Psychology, Public Policy, Relationships, Research and Science, Stress, Suicide, Well-being, WorkLeave a comment

Healthy People 2030's next iteration should incorporate male-focused community initiatives that foster adequate support for the health needs of men and boys. By working together—across public health sectors, education systems, workplaces, and community organizations—we can create an environment where all individuals, regardless of sex, have the opportunity to live longer, healthier lives. Read on for more information on how men and boys stand up against Social Determinants of Health as stated in existing policy.Continue reading

Recreational Medicine: Playing Sports Improves Health Physically, Mentally, and Socially

March 5, 2025February 25, 2025MHN EditorHealthLeave a comment

Is any game healthier than the others? It’s hard to compare the physical fitness of players from one sport to another in terms of what is “healthier;” however some are generally accepted as best for having well-rounded fitness–that is, being fit in all areas of your health rather than a few. Any good workout routine incorporates muscle and bone strength, flexibility, endurance, and cardio. Tennis, basketball, and soccer include high-intensity cardio and use most of your body, and as team sports, they improve your mental and social well-being. What’s important is that some activity is better than none, and that you choose something that you enjoy, something that moves you. Continue reading

Barriers to Men Seeking Preventive Care: Improving the Health & Wellness of Men & Boys!

February 26, 2025February 18, 2025MHN EditorBoys, Family Issues, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Sex, STDsLeave a comment

In an effort to catch women's health up, there has been an overcompensation of preventative resources dedicated to women resulting in an eventual gap in men’s preventative services (Baker, 2021). With more and more preventative ads as well as interventions targeting non-men, many men are being left behind and ignored. The combination of men interacting with preventive services less and preventive services not focusing on men, an exponential effect of preventive care being underutilized takes place.Continue reading

Why Are American Men Dying Younger? It’s Time to Build Awareness

December 11, 2024December 10, 2024MHN EditorAdvocacy, Anxiety, Boys, Chronic Fatigue, Depression, Disparities, Domestic Violence, Economics, Education, Family, Family, Family Issues, Fatherhood, Growing Up, Health, Lifestyle, Masculinity, Mental Health, Others, Parenting, Policy, Psychology, Public Policy, Relationships, Stress, Suicide, Well-being, WorkLeave a comment

The declining life expectancy of American men. This is more than a public health problem—it is a crisis that impacts families, communities, and workplaces across the country. Men’s Health Network (MHN) is dedicated to addressing these challenges, offering solutions to help men live longer and healthier lives, and supporting the families and communities that rely on them.Continue reading

Wellness in the Workplace for Men: Thriving Through Health & Wellness

October 23, 2024October 21, 2024Traci JohnsonAging, Anxiety, Boys, Chronic Fatigue, Depression, Diabetes, Domestic Violence, Education, Education, Family, Family Issues, Fatherhood, Fertility, Fitness, Growing Up, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Masculinity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Other Cancers, Others, Parenting, Prostate, Psychology, Relationships, Sex, STDs, Stress, Substance Abuse, Testicular, Testosterone, Vaccines, Well-beingLeave a comment

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

An Inspiring Story of Patient Care: Thriving After Surgery

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024Cassie WhyteAging, Anxiety, Cardio, Chronic Fatigue, Depression, Family, Fatherhood, Fitness, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Nutrition, Others, Psychology, Relationships, Stress, Testosterone, Well-beingLeave a comment

An Inspiring Story of Patient Care: Thriving After Surgery I recently had the pleasure of interviewing the dynamic duo of Jama Anders, a professional weightlifter and longtime Crossfit instructor, and his spine surgeon, Dr. Ehsan Jazini, who, in a seemingly miraculous intervention, was able to perform a disc replacement on Jama that would allow him...Continue reading

COVID-19 Vaccination: Still Important, Now with More Options OR COVID-19 Vaccination: An Ongoing Necessity With New Options

September 11, 2024October 28, 2024Dr. Salvatore GiorgianniAdvocacy, Aging, Family, Health, Health, Others, Parenting, Policy, Public Policy, Regulatory, VaccinesLeave a comment

While the situation is less dire than it was four years ago, COVID Variants continue to pose significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. The virus may not reach epidemic proportions in the US, but localized outbreaks can still occur unexpectedly. At Men's Health Network, we believe it's crucial to provide you with the facts and perspectives to make an informed choice for yourself and your loved ones. As we navigate the ongoing presence of COVID-19 in our lives, many men are still grappling with the decision to continue or begin vaccination. Continue reading

Fellas, Open Enrollment Starts Today—Everything You Need to Know About Health Plans in 2019

November 1, 2018November 1, 2018Joshua GarnerAdvocacy, Health, Legislative, Others, Public Policy, Well-beingLeave a comment

Black Friday, Thanksgiving, and NFL Sundays aren’t the only things happening in November. Today kicks off the annual open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare. With it brings a slew of options for millions of Americans shopping for health insurance for 2019. But are you confused about where to buy insurance on...Continue reading

Health Reform Unraveled: A Health Professional’s Perspective

March 29, 2010January 30, 2014Armin BrottLegislative, Policy, Public Policy

Last week, Congress passed arguably the most comprehensive health legislation since Medicare. After over a year of passionate debate (and nearly a 100 years in the making), the bill was signed into law. Though not a perfect bill, far from it for many, the legislation establishes a fundamental social precedent where we as a society...Continue reading

Men’s Health in Public Policy by Adam Dougherty, MPH

July 13, 2009January 30, 2014Armin BrottAdvocacy, Legislative, Policy, Public Policy

As you may or may not be aware, health reform is THE topic of the summer in Washington, DC and men’s health has a lot to gain (and lose) in the talks. There are two bills making their way through Congress that deal specifically with men. First the good news! The resolution H. Con. Res....Continue reading