Test your knowledge about men’s health by answering these six true-or-false questions. Answers are provided below. True or False? 1) 30 percent of a man’s health is determined by genetics.2) Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in men.3) Men cannot get breast cancer.4) Men should not worry about osteoporosis (low bone …
Man’s Guide: Choosing a Primary Care Provider (And Why You Need One) According to the Mayo Clinic, men over 50 years of age should have a yearly physical exam, and men under 50 should have a physical exam every three to five years. The reason is simple and straightforward. Having a regular physical, …
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, which is the second most common type of cancer in men. That is why every man should be concerned about his prostate health. Here is a quick overview of you need to know. What is the prostate? The prostate is a reproductive organ located directly …
A: Listen to your body. Are you suffering from joint pain in your hip, knee or shoulder? Do you experience pain walking or squatting? Is your shoulder motion being restricted by pain? Have you tried non-surgical approaches, such as exercising, stretching, losing weight, taking anti-inflammatory medications or even steroid injection, to relieve the pain, but …
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Avoiding the Doctor’s Office? A recent survey by the Cleveland Clinic reveals just how much men don’t like going to the doctor’s office. After interviewing more than 1,000 men, 72 percent said they would rather do household chores, like cleaning the bathroom or mowing the lawn, than see a doctor. 72 percent! Men, that just …
Want to live a long and healthy life? NFL Hall of Famer Joe Namath has some wise advice.Joe Namath was a winner throughout his football career. In high school, he won a Class AA state championship in Pennsylvania, followed by a college national championship in 1964 at Alabama. Then, in 1969, Broadway Joe led the …
Test your knowledge about mental health by answering these six true-or-false questions. Answers are provided below. True or False? 1) Depression is just a bad mood.2) Mental health has a major impact on a person’s overall health.3) Mental health issues are very common.4) Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Americans age 15-34.5) …
Stressbusters: 7 Ways to Live Your Life with Less Stress and More Joy Consider this amazing fact. Up to 90 percent of doctor’s office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints. Stress is the body’s response to physical, mental or emotional pressure. It usually occurs in situations that feel out of control or unmanageable. When …
May is Skin Cancer and Detection Month. With summer just around the corner, here are five quick tips on how to protect your family from the damaging rays of the sun. Use sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15 For best results, apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply sunscreen …
Are you experiencing worry or fear that is so strong, it is interfering with your daily life? You may be suffering from anxiety, the most common mental health condition, affecting almost 30 percent of adults at some point in their lives. In addition to an overwhelming sense of worry or fear, more severe cases of …
