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.
There can be several conditions blocking the effect of testosterone or increasing the level of estrogen. Here are situations that can result in upsetting the hormonal balance causing gynecomastia in men:
Read MoreMale hypogonadism is when the testes also called the testicles are not making normal levels of the male sex hormone, testosterone. Some men will either be born with it or it could develop later in his life.
Read MorePrediabetes 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 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 MoreAccording to a new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, people 40 or older who are overweight or obese should be tested for abnormal blood sugar levels.
What does having abnormal blood sugar mean? Having abnormal blood sugar means that your body is not breaking down and using sugar the way that it should. This can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Having an abnormal blood sugar doesn’t mean you have diabetes, but it does mean you are on your way to developing it. There are three tests your doctor can do to test your blood sugar levels: hemoglobin A1C, fasting plasma glucose, or the oral glucose tolerance test. If your levels come back abnormal on one of them, that may indicate you are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
Abnormal levels are between 5.7 and 6.5 percent on the hemoglobin A1C test, between 100 and 125 mg/dL on the fasting plasma glucose test, or between 140 and 199 mg/dL on the oral glucose tolerance test.
This new recommendation is an update of the USPSTF’s 2008 recommendation, which suggested only screening adults with high blood pressure for type 2 diabetes. Now, the organization has reason to believe that people who are overweight (having a BMI of 25 or above) should be screened for abnormal blood sugar levels. They say that this raises the risk of blood sugar problems and heart issues, even if those people are not experiencing any symptoms.
June is Men's Health Month. Across the country many organizations are celebrating and spreading awareness with screenings, health fairs and other health education. We'd like to take a moment and call out some myths around men's health that still continue to live on today.
Read MoreThe National Institute of Health has approximated that 5% of 40-year-old-men between 15% and 25% of 65-year-old-men experience erectile dysfunction on a long-term basis. However, more commonly is the problem affecting men at some point in their life for a short period of time. Here are natural remedies to consider for erectile dysfunction.
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. We beg to differ.
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