Rise in Men With Breast Cancer Opting For Double Mastectomies

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Rise in Men With Breast Cancer Opting For Double Mastectomies

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.

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Men: Don't Ignore These Health Threats

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Men: Don't Ignore These Health Threats

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.

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Male Breast Cancer

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Male Breast Cancer

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. 

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How to get rid of man boobs

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How to get rid of man boobs

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.

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5 Natural Ideas to Relieve Erectile Dysfunction

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5 Natural Ideas to Relieve Erectile Dysfunction

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.

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Young Men Experience Erectile Dysfunction Too

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Young Men Experience Erectile Dysfunction Too

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.

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Fatherhood Can Lead to Unhealthy Lifestyle Changes

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Fatherhood Can Lead to Unhealthy Lifestyle Changes

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.

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Learning About Orchitis

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Learning About Orchitis

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.

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Study confirms men gain weight when they become dads

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Study confirms 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.

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How Men Develop A 6-Pack

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How Men Develop A 6-Pack

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. 

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What is testicular torsion?

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What is testicular torsion?

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.

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What is a varicocele?

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What is a varicocele?

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.

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Learning About Peyronie's Disease

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Learning About Peyronie's Disease

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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Man Up: 5 Ways to Take Control of Your Health This Summer

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Man Up: 5 Ways to Take Control of Your Health This Summer

When men are young, they act as if they’ll live forever.  The modern saying “you only live once,” which usually precedes some not so prudent, albeit moronic behavior, perfectly illustrates this feeling of immortality.  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.

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What is Hydrocele?

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What is Hydrocele?

Ahydrocele is sac that is filled with fluid which forms on a testicle. It causes inflammation or swelling in the scrotum. They are most common in babies, but can affect males of any age. In adult men, it often affects those that are middle-aged or older.They are not a very serious condition as there are not any severe complications associated with the condition unless they are associated with an infection, tumor, or inguinal hernia.

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Watermelon is the best fruit for Men’s Health

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Watermelon is the best fruit for Men’s Health

nd the winner is watermelon. Researchers analyzed many fruits for men’s health and found watermelon to be comprehensively the overall best fruit for men to consume for their overall health. Important factors for men's health are:

  1. Impact on prostate health
  2. Sexual health
  3. Overall well-being
  4. Brain health
  5. Hydration

Watermelon is composed of 92% water, manages to provide a wealth of important nutrients and health benefits for men and has a minimal amount of calories, therefore can be consumed in high quantities. 

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Do you suffer from male menopause?

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Do you suffer from male menopause?

Did you know that men suffer from male menopause too? That’s right, menopause is not just a woman’s condition. Men can also suffer the effects of changing hormones after a certain age. Many men experience some of the same symptoms that women experience in perimenopause (meaning around menopause) and menopause. This includes low sex drive, hot flashes, depression, irritability, mood swings, increased body fat, and decreased energy.

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How to stop premature ejaculation

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How to stop premature ejaculation

There's no doubt sexual performance is a taboo, nay embarrassing, topic to talk about. But premature ejaculation is one of the most common sexual problem facing younger men, under 40.  There are a wide array of causes, and premature ejaculation doesn't necessarily come from a physical insufficiency as some men might think.  

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Are you taking meds that cause ED?

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Are you taking meds that cause ED?

Did you know that about 25 percent of all erectile dysfunction cases are caused by some type of medication side effect? This is one of a few reasons why erectile dysfunction (ED) is more common among men as they get older. 

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Tips to Improve Sex Life for Men Suffering from ED

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Tips to Improve Sex Life for Men Suffering from ED

Did you know two-thirds of men older than 70 and up to 39% of 40-year-old men have problems with erectile dysfunction? Here's some ways to improve your sex life, if you've been diagnosed with ED. 

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