25% Percentage of male deaths caused by heart disease. 60% Percentage increase in depression in inactive men compared to active men. 65% Percentage of prostate cancers diagnosed in men over the age of 65. 70% Percentage of a man’s health this is controllable by lifestyle. Only 30 percent is controlled by genetics. 75% Percentage of …
We all know that men and women are different in many ways. But perhaps you’ve never thought about this difference: Men die at higher rates than women from a host of different diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Women also outlive men by five years, and the gap is widening. Obviously, men need to …
Taking charge of your health is important for men at any age, and it’s never too late to start developing healthier habits. In addition to seeing your doctor on a regular basis, here are seven more ways to practice good health. If you don’t feel right, make an appointment.Have a cut or sore that’s not …
When it comes to going to the doctor, men are getting beat by women—big time. Women are 100 percent more likely than men to have an annual physical exam and 33 percent more like to see a doctor. In the same survey by the Cleveland Clinic, 19 percent of men said the only reason they …
Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in American men. In fact, about one out of every nine American men will be diagnosed with the disease, which is why it’s important to know the most common risk factors. AgeThe likelihood of having prostate cancer increases rapidly starting at age …
It’s a simple fact. Men don’t like going to the doctor. The excuses that men give for not going are many, everything from being too busy to thinking that the best way to treat a persistent pain or cough is to just “tough it out.” But putting off seeing your doctor doesn’t mean that the …
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Dr. Drew Pinsky Discusses the Lessons He Learned after Being Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer As the host of the long-running syndicated radio show Loveline and Dr. Drew Midday Live on KABC radio, Dr. Drew Pinsky has shared his advice with thousands of people. And he’s helped thousands more as a board-certified internist and addiction-medicine specialist. …
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