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 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 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
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
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
Helping men to make decisions that keep them healthy and safe. Men’s Health Month is the perfect time to put these safe use steps into practice. In this blog, Dr. Julius Johnson talks about men and the pain they feel day-to-day as a result of living an active lifestyle. Continue reading
Need coverage for the rest of 2021? You have through August 15, 2021 to apply and enroll through the new Special Enrollment Period for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emergency. You might qualify for savings, even if you didn’t before. In fact, most people do!
He first saw me for a vasectomy when he was in his mid 30’s. Nervous as all get out, he braved the visit, did splendidly, and was a better man for it. This experience changed him, because from then on, he felt that doctors were “OK” and could be trusted. His first real “date” with...Continue reading
Of all the things in the fields of both public health and healthcare that pique my interest and attention most, it’s health disparities, specifically the numbers 5 and 7. In a country as productive and innovative as ours, it’s a particularly vexing reality check whenever I’m faced with those two numbers, which I’ve listed below...Continue reading
Whether you plan on enrolling through the Health Insurance Marketplace this year or not there are a few key points everyone should be aware of. These points include the deadline to enroll for 2015 health coverage, the Special Enrollment Period, and the penalties for anyone without coverage. Since the inception of the Affordable Care Act...Continue reading