prevention – Talking About Men's Health

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

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – What You Need to Know

September 18, 2024November 14, 2024MHN EditorAdvocacy, Aging, Family, Family Issues, Fertility, Health, Other Cancers, Policy, Prostate, Research and ScienceLeave a comment

Prostate cancer is a critical health issue that affects a large number of men worldwide. With September designated as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, it’s an opportunity to promote awareness, encourage regular health screenings, and educate men about early detection and treatment. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, and understanding the risks, symptoms, and prevention strategies is essential for reducing its impact. This blog covers key information on prostate cancer and how you can get involved in raising awareness and supporting the cause.Continue reading

Marijuana and Men: The Growing Cannabis Industry and Its Impact

May 31, 2023May 30, 2023Sean KullmanHealthLeave a comment

Not surprisingly, boys and men are more likely to engage in cannabis use, a trend that models other substances, such as alcohol, amphetamines, and other drugs. Educational level plays a role in substance use. Young men who are not going into college and careers directly out of high school are particularly vulnerable. Continue reading

Do We Have Vaccination Amnesia?

September 14, 2016September 14, 2016Dr. William B. Miller, Jr.Family Issues, Fatherhood, Health, Parenting

It is natural to dismiss dangers that are rarely seen. That has become our present circumstance with respect to many devastating infectious diseases. Since medicine has made significant progress against its former greatest adversaries, complacent beliefs have flourished. Surprisingly, a new malady has arisen and we are now suffering from a growing amnesia regarding the...Continue reading

Preventing Fires: It’s Up to Us

August 28, 2016August 28, 2016Armin BrottEditorials

Unless you’re living completely off the grid (and if you were, you wouldn’t be reading this), you’ve heard about the recent fires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and taken far too many lives. For more than 70 years, Smokey Bear has been telling us about how to prevent forest fires. Clearly we need to be...Continue reading

Guide to a Healthier, Hangover-Free Night Out

January 14, 2016January 4, 2016Armin BrottLifestyle, Others, Well-being

Guys night out. Is there anything better?We think not, but there is one thing that’s worse … the day after guys night out. Yes, hangovers are a literal pain, but they can be prevented. Follow these steps to make room for a rager while minimizing the sickness and health pitfalls that always seem to follow....Continue reading

Do You Have Pancreatitis?

September 16, 2015September 25, 2015David Samadi, MD - Medical ContributorEducation, Health, Nutrition, Others, Others, Well-being

Pancreatitis is a disease that causes the pancreas to become inflamed. It can either be acute or chronic. Acute pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas becomes suddenly inflamed, which only lasts for a few days. Symptoms can be mild, severe, and even life-threatening. With proper treatment, acute pancreatitis can be treated. But if acute pancreatitis is...Continue reading

New York City Marathon; The Do’s and Dont’s of Training

September 14, 2015September 15, 2015Dr. Howard LuksCardio, Education, Events, Fitness, Health, Well-being

The New York City Marathon is rapidly approaching. With it will come many common overuse injuries in the runners I serve in Westchester County and beyond. Many runners will suffer from the same, mostly avoidable common running injuries. With 4-6 weeks left to train for the NYC marathon is when we will see the most severe forms...Continue reading

Treatment for BPH

September 2, 2015September 2, 2015David Samadi, MD - Medical ContributorEducation, Health, Masculinity, Prostate

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that occurs in men usually over 50 years old and is characterized by an enlarged prostate. As men age, it is natural for the prostate to become enlarge. BPH is a noncancerous growth of the cells within the prostate gland. By age 60, more than half of men...

Male Breast Cancer

August 12, 2015August 12, 2015David Samadi, MD - Medical ContributorEvents, Health, Masculinity, Other Cancers, Well-being

Breast cancer is not just a woman’s disease. Men can get breast cancer too. The disease is much less common in men than it is in women. Older men are most likely to develop breast cancer. However, men of any age can get the disease. If a man is diagnosed with breast cancer early, the...Continue reading