Men’s Health
Plant-Based Diets Support Healthy Testosterone Levels
Men who follow plant-based diets have testosterone levels that are basically the same as the levels in men who eat meat, a study shows. This finding dispels a widespread notion that men need large amounts of animal protein in order to support healthy levels of this hormone. “We found that a plant-based diet was associated…
Read MoreBig Boys Do Cry – and That’s Cool
For men, recognizing the warning signs of depression can be hard to acknowledge. But ignoring them is worse. Originally published August 9, 2018 Revised June 18, 2020 Heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson. The most decorated Olympian of all time, swimmer Michael Phelps. Four-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan. The list goes on. Baseball Hall-of-Famer Ken…
Read MoreThe Greatest Threat to Men’s Health? Loneliness
Blame the wife and kids. Blame the job or retirement. Blame social distancing. No matter what the reasons are, too many men tend to distance themselves from friends as they grow older. While it may sound harmless, not maintaining relationships can be dangerous to your overall health and wellbeing. Originally published September 11, 2018…
Read MoreIs Colorectal Cancer Preventable?
By Laurence R. Sands, M.D. Colorectal surgeon Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center ________________ Colorectal cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States. It typically affects those in the sixth, seventh and eighth decades of life. The good news is that the disease is preventable with appropriate screening tests. Current…
Read MoreExtremely Overweight Men Have Options
By Nestor de la Cruz Munoz, M.D. Medical Director, Bariatrics University of Miami Health System Obesity impacts more than 40% of men. In fact, obesity rates are essentially the same between the sexes at 42%, yet men only comprise approximately 20% of patients undergoing bariatric surgery. For too long, our society has considered metabolic and…
Read MoreHealth Checkups: You Need Them, Guys
Regular health checkups can catch little things before they become big problems. Hey, guys! You really should get them. But, truth is, most don’t. Most of us treat our cars better than our bodies. We take our car to the shop regularly. We get our oil changed, rotate our tires. And – insert manly chortle…
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