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Men's Health Alerts
Gain Strength, Lose Weight: Claims vs. Reality
Feb 16Many books, websites, and personal trainers tout strength training as a fast way to shed pounds and lose body fat without dieting. Here’s a look at the claims.
The Link Between Erectile Dysfunction and Heart Disease
Feb 18Erectile dysfunction can be a sign of elevated risk for cardiovascular disease. The good news: if you seek diagnosis and treatment, and make some lifestyle changes, you may be able to solve both problems at once.
Can Compression Shorts Improve Athletic Performance?
Mar 9Compression shorts sell well to exercisers looking for anything that might improve their game or workout or help prevent injuries, and that’s what the marketers promise. Is there any support for these shorts?
Gone Today, Hair Tomorrow
Mar 30If you’re distressed by hair loss, is Propecia a good option? Here’s what you need to know before taking it.
A Pain in the Toe
Apr 20More than 5 million Americans have gout, most of them are men. Its incidence has doubled in the last 20 years. That’s not surprising, since gout is linked to obesity and hypertension, which are on the rise as well.
Osteoporosis—Not for Women Only
May 11Osteoporosis, characterized by thinning bones and increased risk of fractures, is not just a woman’s disease. An estimated 2 million American men have it and another 12 million are at elevated risk.
What to Do About an Enlarged Prostate
Jun 1By age 60, half of all men have trouble urinating because of an enlarged prostate. By age 70, it’s nine out of ten. Here’s what you can do to reduce symptoms.
Carbs and Fat: Gender Matters
Jun 22There are differences in how men’s and women’s bodies process dietary fat and carbohydrates and thus in the resulting levels of blood cholesterol, some research suggests.
Does Exercise Build Immunity?
Jul 13Should you not exercise when you have a cold? Or will exercise actually help keep you healthy by boosting your immunity? Here are some answers.
When Snoring Is More Than an Annoyance
Aug 3Snoring is usually a minor affair, except for those who have to listen to it. But heavy snoring can be a symptom of sleep apnea, thought to affect at least 10% of adults, mostly men.
Pass the Kidney Stone Advice
Aug 24Passing a kidney stone is a memorable experience that most sufferers would prefer to forget. Men are about three times more likely to be stone-formers than women.
Hair-Raising Concerns
Oct 5Hair loss is a normal part of aging for most men. But just because it’s normal doesn’t mean it’s not distressing. Here’s what you can do about hair loss.
Can These Video Games Help Keep You Healthy?
Oct 26“Exergaming” (or “exertainment”) is the latest video game craze, which allows you to play sports “virtually” using interactive computer technology. It sounds invigorating, but is it real exercise?
Kegel Exercises: An Undercover Secret
Nov 16Developed by Dr. Arnold Kegel in the 1940s to help women regain bladder control after childbirth and menopause, Kegel exercises may help some men, too.
Gain Strength, Lose Weight: Claims vs. Reality
Dec 28Many books, websites, and personal trainers tout strength training as a fast way to shed pounds and lose body fat without dieting. Here’s a look at the claims.
