Is testosterone the fountain of youth for men?
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Testosterone has become one of the go to prescriptions for men in their 50s and above. Some men even call it the “fountain of youth.”
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MEN'S HEALTH
Have male sexual dysfunction? Try these herbs
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Here are some natural remedies to treat male sexual dysfunction:
Read MoreWhat treatments are available to men with BPH?
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As men age, prostate tissue can grow resulting in obstruction of the urinary tract. By 50 years of age 50% of men will have some degree of BPH and at 85, 75% will have BPH.
Read MoreWhat men should know about their risk for 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.
Read MoreMost common causes of erectile dysfunction
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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.
Read MoreVitamins men should take as they age
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As we get older, vitamins and nutrients are essential to ward off age-related illnesses. The best way to get those vitamins and nutrients is to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet.
Read MoreMen go through menopause too
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Most people think menopause is just a woman’s condition. However, that is not the case as men suffer from menopause too. Men can also suffer the effects of changing hormones after a certain age.
Read MoreKey facts about elevated PSA
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PSA stands for prostate specific antigen. It is a protein produced by cells in the prostate gland. A PSA test is a simple blood test that measures how much PSA there is in a man’s blood.
Read MoreWhat men should know about UTIs
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A UTI, or urinary tract infection, is an infection in any part of your urinary tract. A UTI can infect your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. However, most UTIs affect the bladder and the urethra. It’s important to know the facts about UTIs because if left untreated, you can suffer from serious complications if the UTI spreads to your kidneys.
Read MoreHow high blood pressure is linked to erectile dysfunction
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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.
Read MoreWhat is an Orchiectomy?
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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.
Read MoreHow coffee can help reduce erectile dysfunction
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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.
Read More10 supplements for prostate health
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There are natural supplements for prostate health are designed to improve the overall health of the prostate gland. They may also decrease the risk of the development of prostate disorders. The following are the ten best supplements for prostate health:
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Best vitamins for men
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ITAMIN D. Vitamin D becomes even more important with age, because it's needed to absorb calcium and helps prevent weak muscles and bones. Many men do not get enough exposure to the sun, which is needed for the body to produce vitamin D. It can be hard to get enough vitamin D from food. Most men can benefit from taking 1,000 IU of vitamin D daily. Too much vitamin D can cause fatigue and muscle weakness, so you should stay below 2,000 IU unless your doctor advises otherwise. Good food sources for vitamin D include salmon, sardines, cod liver oil, milk, cheese, egg yolk, orange juice, yogurt, and fortified breakfast cereal.
Read MoreSpicy food may boost testosterone
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A French study says men who like spicy food have higher levels of testosterone. The study found that eating chili peppers may raise levels of the testosterone. Chili peppers have also been found to increase testosterone levels in rats.
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Coffee may help with erectile dysfunction
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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.
Read MoreDo you have prediabetes?
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Prediabetes means an indication that you are on the path to developing diabetes. Having prediabetes means that your blood sugar level is higher than normal, but still below the threshold for having full blown type 2 diabetes. When someone is diagnosed with prediabetes, it is important take action because otherwise it will develop into type 2 diabetes. This usually happens within ten years or less.
Read MoreFacts about penile cancer
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Penile cancer in the United States is quite rare. It occurs in less than 1 in 100,000 men and accounts for less than 1 percent of cancers in men in the United States. It is more common in areas of Asia, African, and South America. The most common type of penile cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, which usually forms on or under the foreskin. Signs and symptoms of penile cancer may include discharge, redness, irritation, or sores, a lump on the penis, or bleeding.
Read MoreWhat men should know about BPH
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BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, is a condition of the prostate that many men develop with age. When men get older, the prostate gland often becomes enlarged. An enlarged prostate can put pressure on the urethra which makes it difficult to urinate. By age 60, more than half of men have BPH. By age 85, about 90 percent of men have BPH, but only about 30 percent will have symptoms.
Read More8 foods that may help with erectile dysfunction
/Oysters. Oysters are a shellfish that may boost your testosterone levels. This can also help boost your sex drive. They are also packed with zinc, an essential nutrient the body needs
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