The Potatoes and Hypertension Connection

The Potatoes and Hypertension Connection

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Harvard Medical School found those who replaced one serving of boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes per day with a non-starchy vegetable had a lower risk of hypertension.

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How high blood pressure is linked to erectile dysfunction

How high blood pressure is linked to erectile dysfunction

High blood pressure increases your risk for serious health conditions including heart attack, stroke, chronic heart failure, and kidney disease. It increases the chances of having your first heart attack as about seven out of ten people who have their first heart attack have high blood pressure.

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What is an Orchiectomy?

What is an Orchiectomy?

An Orchiectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal of one or both testicles. It is performed to stop the production of testosterone. This may be done in patients with prostate cancer whose disease has spread beyond the prostate.

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How coffee can help reduce erectile dysfunction

How coffee can help reduce erectile dysfunction

A study from Houston might give men another reason to drink that morning cup of java they all know and love. Researchers wanted to investigate whether there was an association between caffeine consumption and erectile dysfunction, since caffeine is consumed by more than 85% of adults. Coffee was used to test caffeine in the study because coffee is actually the world’s primary source of caffeine.

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Coffee may help with erectile dysfunction

Coffee may help with erectile dysfunction

The study from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has found that drinking a few cups of coffee each day could lower a man’s risk for erectile dysfunction. The researchers found that men who drank at least two cups of coffee each day had a 42 percent reduction in erectile dysfunction problems.

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Here's what happens when a snake bites your penis

Here's what happens when a snake bites your penis

We’ve heard some penis horror stories before, many of which seem a bit more like fiction than fact.  In the past, we have tried to report what the scientific facts of these stories, and how and why injury may have occurred due to the trauma.  The lesson being, if a man can avoid injury to his penis, he should.  The best way to do that is by getting the right information, and not perpetuating myths.  Due to a recent case report in the New England Journal of Medicine, we were prompted to ask, “What happens when a snake bites your penis?”

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Movember raises awareness for prostate cancer

Movember is an annual campaign that runs throughout the month of November to raise awareness for men’s health. It is held by The Movember Foundation, which is the leading global organization dedicated to supporting men’s health. The campaign challenges men to grow moustaches to bring awareness about men’s health. They also strive to raise money for men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health issues.

The goal of Movember is “to change the face of men’s health.” To date, The Movember Foundation has raised $650 million and is currently funding over 1,000 year round programs in numerous countries. The efforts made as a result of this annual campaign continue to improve and save the lives of men who are greatly affected by these issues each year.

Many of the common diseases that men often suffer from, such as prostate cancer, are preventable. It is important for men to know the facts and how they can reduce their risk.

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the United States, behind lung cancer. It is also the most common type of cancer in men other than skin cancer. The cancer begins in the prostate gland, which is a small walnut-shaped gland that is responsible for the production of seminal fluid. Prostate cancer is also known as the “silent killer”. In most cases, the disease progresses rather slowly. However, some men may have a more aggressive growing disease which can spread fast. Early detection is essential in order to catch prostate cancer in the early stages when it is still confined to the prostate gland. When prostate cancer is found early, there is a high chance of curing the disease.

Key statistics for prostate cancer:

·       It is estimated that in 2015 in the United States, there will be about 220,800 new cases of prostate cancer and about 27,540 deaths from prostate cancer.

·       About 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, and about 1 in 38 men will die of prostate cancer.

·       About 6 cases in 10 are diagnosed in men aged 65 or older, and it is rare before age 40. The average age at the time of diagnosis is about 66.

·       While prostate cancer is a serious disease, most men will not die from it.

 

6 Healthy Foods For Men

6 Healthy Foods For Men

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.

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Study confirms men gain weight when they become dads

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

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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