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.
What are some of the embarrassing male body issues that men face? Here is a list of what some men may find unattractive about them and wish they could change. Many features on the list can be remedied, often at a monetary price.
Read MoreGenealogy has become a popular hobby for many over the past several years. When we take a look back tracing our family lineage and history, you never know what surprises you may find.
Read MoreMen are more likely to die from most of the leading causes of death in the United States than women.
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 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.
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. However, men of any age can get the disease. If a man is diagnosed with breast cancer early, the likelihood of being cured from it is high. Unfortunately, because many men avoid going to a doctor for minimal symptoms, many breast cancers among men are not diagnosed until the cancer is in a more advanced stage.
Read MoreAhydrocele is sac that is filled with fluid which forms on a testicle. It causes inflammation or swelling in the scrotum. They are most common in babies, but can affect males of any age. In adult men, it often affects those that are middle-aged or older.They are not a very serious condition as there are not any severe complications associated with the condition unless they are associated with an infection, tumor, or inguinal hernia.
Read MoreWomen are not be the only ones who suffer the effects of changing hormones after a certain age. Many men experiencesome of the same symptoms that women experience in perimenopause (meaning around menopause)and menopause.
Read MoreAs men age they lose both energy and muscle mass. This in turn effects stamina and endurance in athletics as well as in the bedroom. Feeling not quite as young or energetic in regards to your sex life will have you searching for a magic potion to get back to feeling like a 20-year old.
Read MoreAn enlarged prostate happens naturally as men age. But what happens if it starts to affect urinary control? A TURP might be the solution.
Read MoreDo all men need a urologist? If you are experiencing certain symptoms, it is essential, but what else can your Urologist check for? Here's what men need to know.
Read MoreFor the most part, women understand the routine screenings needed. There has been a lot of education around women's health and prevention. For men's health and prevention, not so much. Here's our guide for the annual screening tests men need to get.
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