Men's Health. Discover daily stories on the latest in men's health from Dr. David Samadi. Learn about top global and national health issues related to men's health such as common cancers, prostate cancer, exercise tips, male body issues, male health screenings and prevention methods. Explore healthy solutions for men's health.
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 MoreITAMIN 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 MoreEdex is a penile injection that is used to treat erectile dysfunction caused by conditions affecting nerves, blood vessels, emotions, and/or a combination of factors. It causes an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse in over 80% of men with erectile dysfunction, regardless of their age or the cause of their problem. Edex is an injectable option for men who do not respond to, or are not candidates for, oral ED medication. An erection occurs anywhere from 5-20 minutes and lasts for about an hour
Read MoreA 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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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 MorePenile 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 MoreWe’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?”
Read MoreBPH, 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 MoreOysters. 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
Read MoreFatty lunch meats. Meats like salami, pepperoni and bologna all have a lot of fat. A one-ounce serving of can have about 110 calories, with 81 of those calories coming from fat. Instead, go for a boneless, skinless chicken breast
Read MoreTestosterone is a hormone which helps men maintain bone density, muscle strength and mass, sex drive, sperm production and fat distribution. It’s primarily produced in the testicles, and to a lesser extent, by the adrenal gland, with regulation controlled by the pituitary gland. A deficiency in testosterone can be attributed to any of these three areas, so the source is often difficult to identify.
Read MoreMovember 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.
Every twenty-four hours, one man dies of testicular cancer? According to the American Cancer Society, it is one of the leading cancers in men between the ages of 15 and 35. The average age of diagnosis is 33 years old. Cancer is often thought of as an older person’s disease. However, younger men need to be on the lookout for testicular cancer.
The good news – testicular cancer is one of the most curable cancers. If caught in time, it is highly treatable, even after the cancer has spread outside the testicles. The best way men can minimize their risk for testicular cancer is to know the key information about the disease.
Key facts about testicular cancer:
· Typically develops in one or both testicles in young men
· Most common cancer in American males ages 15-35
o Average age of diagnosis – 33 years old
o 6% of cases occur in children and teens
o 7% occur in men over 55
· Every 24 hours, 24 men will be diagnosed with testicular cancer
· Every 24 hours, one man dies from testicular cancer
· Highly treatable and usually curable
o Over 95% survival rate
Risk factors
· Undescended testicle
· Family history
· HIV infection
· History of carcinoma in situ (non-invasive form of testicular germ cell cancer)
· Cancer of the other testicle
· Age 20-39 at highest risk
· Race and ethnicity – most common in white men
· Body size – taller men may be more prone
Signs and symptoms
· Lump or swelling in either testicle
· Discomfort or pain in testicle
· Feeling of heaviness in scrotum
· Pain in back or lower abdomen
· Enlargement of testicle
· Change in way testicle feels
*May be no symptoms at all
Recommendations for testicular self-exam
· American Cancer Society recommends a testicular exam by a doctor as part of a routine cancer-related check-up
· Does not recommend regular self-exams for all men
· Some doctors recommend all men perform monthly self-exams after puberty (esp. those with risk factors)
Lamar Odom, 35-year-old former NBA star and to be former husband of reality star Khloe Kardashian, is currently on life support in a hospital in Las Vegas after being found unconscious during his stay at a brothel.
Read MoreLamar Odom, 35-year-old former NBA star and to be former husband of reality star Khloe Kardashian, is currently on life support in a hospital in Las Vegas after being found unconscious during his stay at a brothel.
Read MoreHigh 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 MoreAs 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 MoreDid you know that hypertension is also a major cause of erection dysfunction? One study found that about 49 percent of men ages 40 to 79 with high blood pressure had erectile dysfunction.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what goes on during an orgasm for your man? Is the “big O” entirely different for him, or is that all just a myth? Although physically similar in that both sexes experience warm, tingly, physical sensations throughout the body, according to science orgasms for men and women differ greatly.
Read MoreIt’s easy to laugh at poor George Costanza for his shrunken manhood, but some reports suggest that only about 55% of men are satisfied with their penis size. Some men actually seek potentially dangerous surgical solutions to a problem that is often only in their head. Clearly men have a very distorted picture of what the average size is or what the best size is for optimal sexual performance. A number of studies have tried to understand this cultural connotation with penis size and sexual performance.
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