For the first time, bipartisan legislation to establish a federal Office of Men's Health has been introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Learn why this development represents the strongest congressional support yet for a coordinated national approach to improving the health and well-being of men and boys.Continue reading
This advocacy op-ed argues that health education and preventive care programs should be expanded within correctional facilities to address the significant health disparities experienced by incarcerated men and boys. The article highlights how improved health literacy, chronic disease management, mental health awareness, and continuity of care can lead to better health outcomes, reduced healthcare costs, and stronger community reintegration. It emphasizes that voluntary, ethically implemented health education programs are a practical public health investment that benefits both incarcerated individuals and society as a whole.Continue reading
Men's Health Month 2026 brought together healthcare organizations, policymakers, community leaders, employers, volunteers, and advocates from across the country to improve the health and well-being of men and boys. From 170 official proclamations and a Congressional Men's Health Event on Capitol Hill to community fundraisers, educational initiatives, and national partnerships, this year's campaign highlighted the power of collaboration in advancing men's health. As June comes to a close, Men's Health Network reflects on the month's accomplishments and looks ahead to continuing this important work throughout the year.Continue reading
Meet the dedicated volunteers helping advance men's health across the United States and beyond. From physicians, nurses, researchers, and educators to cancer survivors, veterans, and community advocates, Men's Health Network Ambassadors are making a difference by promoting education, prevention, and healthier communities. Discover their inspiring stories and learn how you can become an ambassador in your own community.Continue reading
A special Father’s Day reflection, this blog explores the lasting impact fathers can have on their daughters’ confidence, self-worth, relationships, and emotional development. Written from a college woman’s perspective, the article examines how supportive father-daughter relationships can help shape healthy expectations, resilience, and communication skills, while also discussing the broader connection between men’s emotional health and family well-being. The piece highlights the important role fathers play not only in their daughters’ lives, but also in modeling healthy emotional expression and strengthening future generations. Continue reading
This essay argues that dating apps, while promising unprecedented access to potential partners, are poorly suited to reducing men’s loneliness and may instead exacerbate it by replacing meaningful social infrastructure with rapid, evaluative selection. Drawing on research from social psychology, sociology, and public health, the author explains that durable relationships depend on “friendship markets”—environments with repeated interaction, shared purpose, and social permission for vulnerability—which have eroded for men as workplaces, civic groups, and community institutions have declined. Dating apps function as closed markets that promote choice overload, rejection mind-sets, swipe fatigue, and burnout, exposing men to repeated, cumulative rejection without opportunities for relational repair or gradual connection. Evidence shows these dynamics can undermine well-being, increase withdrawal, and fail to address men’s broader needs for friendship, identity, and belonging. The essay concludes that men’s loneliness is not a personal failure or an algorithm problem, but a structural one, and that meaningful progress requires rebuilding real-world, activity-based, and community-centered friendship markets rather than relying on dating apps to solve a problem they were never designed to address.Continue reading
Men’s Health Nursing has achieved formal specialty recognition through approval of its Scope and Standards of Practice by the American Nurses Association, marking a historic turning point for men’s health in the United States. This milestone establishes clear national standards for how nurses are trained and evaluated in caring for boys and men, transforming decades of advocacy into structured clinical action. As federal momentum builds with the introduction of H.R. 7602, the State of Men’s Health Act, this recognition strengthens the bridge between policy, professional education, and front-line care. Together, these advancements signal a new era in men’s health—one rooted in empathy, accountability, and a coordinated commitment to helping men live longer, healthier lives.Continue reading
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
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
Giving Tuesday is next week, and Men’s Health Network (MHN) is calling on supporters to help close the Lifespan Gender Gap and build empathy for men’s health. This year, MHN expanded outreach across communities, churches, and schools, relaunched the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus, and supported bipartisan resolutions like H.R. 1300 (PSA Screening for HIM Act) and H.R. 675 (Prostate Cancer Awareness Month), advancing prevention and early detection nationwide. From toolkits that reached thousands to Ambassadors leading local events, MHN continues reaching men where they live, work, play, and pray. Your support powers awareness, education, and advocacy that saves lives.Continue reading