One of the best ways to support your prostate is to engage in Kegel exercises for prostate health. Are you ready to exercise your pelvic muscles? The good news is, you don’t need special shoes, you won’t break a sweat, and you don’t even have to get out of your chair. Kegel exercises fit every…
Do you take fish oil supplements? If the answer is yes, you are among the nearly 19 million Americans who take this popular supplement. However, if you are in the group of the more than 85 percent of Americans who is missing out on the health benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish…
There are many myths about men’s health that men commonly regard as fact. There are also some weird sayings that are hard-to-believe yet true. Find out which common beliefs are fact and which ones are simply not true. We’ll break down 10 of the common myths about men’s health so you know where and where…
In a previous article entitled Is Soy Good For Men, Part I, we began to explore the ways soy may or may not be beneficial for men’s health. In this second part, we will cover the scientific evidence uncovered thus far that attempts to answer this question. Soy can have different effects on the health…
One in 22 men is likely to develop colorectal cancer over a lifespan, so what if taking the ED drug Viagra (sildenafil) could significantly reduce that risk? At least one group of scientists say this is a possibility, according to results of a study that was conducted in mice and published in Cancer Prevention Research….
It’s like a medical delivery version of special delivery from the post office: the use of nanobubbles to deliver chemotherapy or genetic materials directly to individually selected cancer cells. The use of nanobubbles could allow clinicians to treat only cancer cells while leaving nearby healthy cells untouched. You may have heard of nanoparticles, which are…
You might remember the old saying “Take two aspirin and call me in the morning,” which makes it sound like aspirin can take care of any number of unmentioned symptoms and ailments. That concept may not be far from the truth, as researchers continue to discover potential new uses for this commonly used over-the-counter medication….
It’s no secret that vegetables are good for your health, but exactly which are the best vegetables for men’s heart health and why are they so beneficial? Here are some rules to follow when cruising the shopping isle for the best vegetables for your heart health. Choose vegetables that are nitrate-rich Dietary nitrate, which is…
Although the work is preliminary, researchers at the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) say they have shown that the herb ashwagandha may reverse memory loss in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Their findings were made in mice modified to have Alzheimer’s, a commonly used way to study the disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disease…
Xiaflex for Dupuytren’s contracture was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2010. It’s the first medicine for the treatment for this difficult to treat disease. Previously, surgeons specializing in diseases of the hand would perform one of various surgical procedures to treat Dupuytren’s. There are advantages and disadvantages with each type of…
Blood in the urine, also known as hematuria, can occur in one of two forms. Microscopic hematuria is when blood is detectable only under a microscope. This form is typically detected when men have had a urinalysis as part of an examination either for urinary symptoms or some other health complaint. Gross hematuria is when…
The tart and tangy cranberry is frequently noted as a preventive remedy for urinary tract infections for men, and indeed this is an important use for this berry that will be reviewed below. However, there are other cranberry health benefits for men, and they can help a great number of men. But first, we answer…
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a colorless synthetic organic compound that is used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resin, so it doesn’t sound like something that could contribute to obesity. Yet BPA could be a factor in making you put on extra pounds. Can BPA make you fat? How can BPA make you…
Here’s some bright news about the sunshine vitamin: a French study suggests getting more vitamin D can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This study focused on vitamin D from food and not from exposure to sunlight nor use of supplementation. The vast amount of research regarding vitamin D deficiency and vitamin D intake…
Bladder cancer risk factors come from a combination of environment and genetics. Bladder cancer is the fourth most common internal cancer in males. The most common bladder cancer risk factors are smoking, obesity, hypertension, unhealthy diet, and lack of exercise. Having been treated with chemotherapy drugs such as cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) or radiation for past cancers…
So you have hit or passed the big half century mark and you figure, “Well, there’s not much I can do to improve my health at this point,” how wrong you are! Don’t believe the many falsehoods and misconceptions that exist about what a man should or should not do after reaching a “certain age.”…
What do prostate cancer and osteoporosis—which is often considered a woman’s disease—have in common? The two most important factors are (1) men are at risk for getting both of these diseases as they grow older, especially around age 65 and beyond; and (2) men who are being treated for prostate cancer with hormone therapy (also…
It happens, guys. Your balls can get itchy, dry, flaky, and irritated. When this happens to your hands, you might reach for some lotion, cream or moisturizer, or perhaps you just tough it out. But what about when it happens to your family jewels? Should men moisturize their balls? Yes and no. The old adage,…
Although irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is more likely to develop in women, men are affected by this functional disorder as well. IBS affects between 10 and 15 percent of the general population and typically develops in people younger than 50. A variety of treatment options, both conventional and natural, are available, and in the latter…
Cancer symptoms men should not ignore are quite commonly overlooked by men who experience them. Many men need to be pushed to go to the doctor. Early detection is very important for keeping certain cancers from spreading, so if you find that you are experiencing any of the symptoms below, it might be time to…