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Men’s Health Network Joins National Coalitions: Supporting Bladder Cancer Research Funding and Strengthening the Nursing Workforce

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MHN announced its support for two national policy initiatives aimed at improving men’s health outcomes. The organization joined national coalitions advocating for the creation of a Bladder Cancer Research Program within the Department of Defense CDMRP and for federal policy updates recognizing post-baccalaureate nursing degrees as professional degrees to strengthen the healthcare workforce. The announcement highlights the importance of cancer prevention, research investment, and expanding access to care, particularly for men who face higher mortality rates and barriers to preventive services.Continue reading

Masculinity, Health, and the Power of Understanding: Why Dr. Smiler’s Books Make an Impact on the Conversation

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This blog highlights how Andrew Smiler brings clarity and balance to today’s conversations about masculinity through Is Masculinity Toxic?: A Primer for the 21st Century and The Masculine Self (7th Edition). Together, these books offer accessible language and evidence-informed insight into how masculine norms shape health, behavior, and relationships, moving the conversation beyond sound bites toward understanding that supports healthier outcomes for men and boys.Continue reading

COVID-19 Vaccination: What Men Need to Know When Deciding On Protection This Season

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SR. Science Advisor, Dr. S.J. Giorgianni, PharmD, says: As respiratory illness season returns, COVID-19 remains active and can still pose serious risks—especially for men age 65 and older and those with underlying conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart or lung disease. Updated 2025–2026 CDC guidance recommends seasonal vaccination for these higher-risk groups, noting that immunity can wane and the virus continues to evolve. This season offers both protein subunit and mRNA vaccine options, giving individuals more choice in how they seek protection. Men’s Health Network encourages informed decision-making in consultation with a healthcare provider, as vaccination can help reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, long-COVID, financial strain, and death.Continue reading

Listen to Your Heart: Elevating Heart Valve Disease Awareness During Heart Health Month

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Heart Health Month and Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day (February 22) highlight the importance of recognizing and addressing heart valve disease—an often underdiagnosed condition affecting millions of Americans, particularly older adults. Many people experience symptoms that are mistaken for normal aging, delaying diagnosis and treatment. Awareness and early detection are critical, as heart valve disease is treatable when identified in time. Through the Alliance for Aging Research’s Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day campaign, individuals and organizations can access ready-to-use educational and social media resources to help spread awareness. By downloading and sharing these materials, everyone can play a role in encouraging conversations, earlier screening, and better heart health outcomes.Continue reading

Eye Health Mistakes: Some Men Don’t Realize They’re Making

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Many men don’t realize that everyday habits like skipping eye exams, excessive screen time, poor diet, and improper eye protection can quietly damage their vision over time. This blog highlights the most common eye health mistakes men make and offers practical, easy-to-follow solutions to protect eyesight, prevent long-term problems, and support healthy vision at every stage of life.Continue reading

Boys Falling Off the Health-Care Map: And How We Keep Them Connected

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This blog, reposted from Dominick Shattuck, PhD’s Substack with permission from the author, examines new research showing how many boys quietly disengage from preventive health care during the transition from adolescence to young adulthood. Drawing on findings from the Journal of Adolescent Health and decades of men’s health research, the piece explores how masculinity norms, low perceived risk, structural barriers, and unwelcoming health systems contribute to boys “falling off the health-care map.” It highlights why this early disengagement matters for long-term health outcomes and outlines practical, evidence-informed strategies for building health systems that keep boys connected to care before preventable problems become lifelong challenges.Continue reading

Illinois Leads the Nation in Men’s Health: A Closer Look at the 2025 Men’s Health Assessment

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Illinois is leading the nation in men’s health by becoming one of the only states with a dedicated Men’s Health Section within its Department of Public Health. The newly released Men’s Health Assessment 2025, authored by Andrew Lerch, DPT, PT, provides a comprehensive, data-driven look at the health challenges facing men across the state. This landmark report highlights disparities, identifies priority areas for action, and offers a blueprint for how states can integrate men’s health into public health strategy, policy, and practice.Continue reading

Merry Christmas from Men’s Health Network: Honoring Our Legacy, Renewing Our Mission

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A Christmas message from Men’s Health Network reflecting on a year of progress, honoring a legacy that helped shape the men’s health movement, and recommitting to an empathy-driven mission focused on education, prevention, advocacy, and community outreach, so that men can live longer, healthier lives and remain present for the families and communities that depend on them.Continue reading

Men’s GI Health: Conditions to Be Aware of and How to Prevent

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Men often overlook GI health, but digestive issues can affect overall wellness and may signal serious conditions like IBD, GERD, liver disease, or colorectal cancer. Key warning signs include persistent abdominal pain, bowel changes, unexplained weight loss, and blood in the stool. Prevention centers on a healthy diet, exercise, limiting alcohol, avoiding smoking, and managing stress. Routine screenings—especially colonoscopies starting at age 45—are essential. Early detection and healthy habits can significantly reduce the risk of serious GI disease.Continue reading

How Better Sleep Can Sharpen Cognitive Performance at Work

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The blog “How Better Sleep Can Sharpen Cognitive Performance at Work” emphasizes the vital connection between quality sleep and professional success. It explains that sleep is not merely rest, but an active neurological process that rejuvenates the brain, enhances focus, and supports decision-making, creativity, and emotional stability. Poor sleep, common among busy professionals—especially men—leads to fatigue, low motivation, and reduced cognitive sharpness. A key factor in achieving restorative sleep is mattress quality: a supportive, breathable, and comfortable mattress promotes proper body alignment and uninterrupted rest, enabling the brain to complete its essential sleep cycles. The article offers practical tips such as maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, limiting caffeine, and managing stress to improve sleep hygiene. Ultimately, it argues that investing in better sleep—and the right mattress—is not just about health but also about career longevity, as a well-rested mind fosters productivity, innovation, and leadership in the workplace.Continue reading

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