Testosterone: How low is too low?
/Men with low levels of the male hormone testosterone have problems with erections, are weaker and more easily fatigued than men with normal levels of testosterone.
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Two signs a man may be at risk for diabetes
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There are many warning signs of diabetes people should be aware of but for men, there are two signs often signaling the possibility of having this chronic disease.
Read MoreMen Over 50 Should Know Their Heart Health Risks
/According to The Heart Foundation, 720,000 people die of heart disease every year making it the most common disease among men and women. Cardiovascular diseases claim more lives than all forms of cancer combined.
Read MoreErectile dysfunction: is it just your sex life that hurts?
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If you are unable get an erection or maintain it for a while, it could be an early sign that your heart needs to be checked.
Read MoreRoutine screening tests for men
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High blood pressure usually has no symptoms and cannot be detected unless tested for. High blood pressure significantly increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. If your blood pressure is below 120/80 mmHg, get checked at least once every 2 years starting at age 20.
Read MoreTop health threats that affect men
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As men age, this disregard spills over into the way they treat their health. Healthcare for men tends to be reactive rather than proactive. This means, unless something is broken, or chronically hurting, there is no reason to visit the doctor.
Read More6 Healthy Foods For Men
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Men need to be conscious of what they're eating to fight chronic diseases like stroke, heart attack and diabetes. But eating healthy for a man is also important for male-only issues such as erectile dysfunction, male menopause and low testosterone. Here are 6 new food ideas for him to try.
Read MoreRise in Men With Breast Cancer Opting For Double Mastectomies
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Most people think breast cancer is a woman’s disease. However, men can get breast cancer too. Breast cancer 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 likelihood of being cured from it is high. Unfortunately, because many men avoid going to a doctor for minimal symptoms, many breast cancers among men are not diagnosed until the cancer is in a more advanced stage.
Read MoreMen: Don't Ignore These Health Threats
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As men age, this disregard spills over into the way they treat their health. Healthcare for men tends to be reactive rather than proactive. This means, unless something is broken, or chronically hurting, there is no reason to visit the doctor. We are here to tell men to get it together, and get proactive. It’s time to take charge of your health. More men suffer and die from chronic illnesses than women. They’re 1.3 times more likely to have cancer than women and 2 times more likely to die from liver disease. The evidence is clear and the risk is high; men need to be more attentive to their health. In prostate cancer alone, there are 233,000 new cases in the U.S. every year and 1 out of 7 men are diagnosed. Due to these hard facts, getting an annual PSA screening is essential.
Read MoreMale Breast Cancer
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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 likelihood of being cured from it is high. Unfortunately, because many men avoid going to a doctor for minimal symptoms, many breast cancers among men are not diagnosed until the cancer is in a more advanced stage.
Read MoreHow to get rid of man boobs
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Man boobs, lightly referred to as “moobs” these days, can be a real nuisance for any man trying to sport a well sculpted muscular chest. This condition can be caused by a few things, first of which is the medical condition clinical gynecomastia or male breast enlargement. This is generally a result of hormone imbalances like low testosterone or elevated estrogen. The second cause of man boobs is excess fat that is stored in the chest. This has led to an increase in the amount of men who seek surgical treatment to reduce the size of their breasts. In fact, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the amount of male breast reduction surgeries increased by 6% in the year of 2011 alone.
Read More5 Natural Ideas to Relieve Erectile Dysfunction
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Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, occurs when men are unable to keep their erection firm enough to engage in sexual intercourse with their partner. Men often experience erectile dysfunction as they get older because with age, a man’s level of testosterone decreases. This causes changes in sexual function such as impotence or lower libido.
Read MoreYoung Men Experience Erectile Dysfunction Too
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Impotence, aka erectile dysfunction, aka ED, is not often the easiest topic to discuss but it effects more men than we likely realize. As many as 50 million men in the US and Europe suffer from impotence, or erectile dysfunction. Statistically, this number includes only about 5% of men less than 40 years old and up to 25% of men by the time they reach 65 years of age. By definition, impotence is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse.
Read MoreFatherhood Can Lead to Unhealthy Lifestyle Changes
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A new study has concluded that men gain weight when they become dads. Men who become fathers experience weight gain and an increase in body mass index. Body mass index is the measurement of body fat based on height and weight. A new large-scale study tracked more than 10,000 men over a 20-year period. Men who didn’t become dads actually lost weight over the same time period. Findings coming from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and published in American Journal of Men’s Health.
Read MoreLearning About Orchitis
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Orchitis is a condition that is characterized by inflammation in one or both of the testicles. It is most often caused by a bacterial infection or by the mumps virus. Orchitis is also known as epididymo-orchitis, a testis infection, testicular inflammation or swelling. Ever since the MMR vaccine, orchitis has become much less common. This is because the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine works by preventing the mumps virus. Still, orchitis occurs in about 20 to 35 percent of boys and men who develop the mumps virus.
Read MoreStudy confirms men gain weight when they become dads
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Men who become fathers experience weight gain and an increase in body mass index. Body mass index is the measurement of body fat based on height and weight. A new large-scale study tracked more than 10,000 men over a 20-year period. Men who didn’t become dads actually lost weight over the same time period. Findings coming from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and published in American Journal of Men’s Health.
Read MoreHow Men Develop A 6-Pack
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Ask any man who is beginning a workout and one of the first things they express is that they want abs. But the question is how much fat actually covers our abs? Obviously this can be quite different for men and women. For men testosterone levels affect how lean and toned your abdominal muscles get and men have a larger bone structure. There are a lot of misconceptions around how men get fit and many women believe it's much easier to lose weight and tone for them, but it's not without its work.
Read MoreWhat is testicular torsion?
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Testicular torsion – sounds painful, right? Testicular torsion occurs when a testicle twists on the spermatic cord that allows blood to flow to the testicle. The lack of blood flow to the testicle causes a great deal of severe pain and swelling which often appears rather suddenly. Testicular torsion is a serious medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. If testicular torsion is left untreated, the testicles can become permanently damaged.
Read MoreWhat is a varicocele?
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A varicocele is inflammation or swelling that occurs in the scrotum. It is when the veins in the scrotum become enlarged. They are most common among males between the ages of 15 and 25 years old. They also usually occur on the left side of the scrotum (left testicle). About 15 to 20 percent of males in the United States have varicoceles.
Read MoreLearning About Peyronie's Disease
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Peyronie's disease is a connective tissue disorder that affects 5-10% of all men, where fibrous scar tissue develops inside the soft tissue of the penis. This scar tissue leads to curved, and many times painful erections. This can make having sex, or maintaining an erection difficult. Similarly, this change in penile function coupled with a change in the “look” of the penis can lead to unwanted stress and anxiety in a man’s sex life. For some men, this disorder resolves on its own but for most it will more likely stay the same or worsen. A slight curve in the penis is not necessarily a cause for concern – but if it is or becomes significant, this should be evaluated by a doctor.
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