The links between testosterone deficiency (low T) and other medical conditions afflicting men have long been debated among researchers. The question has been, is low T an indicator of poor health leading to chronic health issues, or is it the other way around? Are men with poor health more likely to develop and suffer from… Read more
An obsession with reading and over-analyzing food labels. An obsession with following a rigid and inflexible relationship with food. An obsession with no “free pass” of allowing a slice of pizza or ice cream cone. An obsession that leaves men feeling severe anxiety or distress when eating unhealthy. The above statements are true of someone… Read more
Most men, age fifty and older, are likely dealing with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is a common condition in which the prostate grows larger as men age. Why the prostate enlarges with age is not well-understood, but it’s believed that the hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone), the active form of testosterone, is involved in this process…. Read more
Men whose family history includes prostate cancer involving two or more male relatives with the disease have a 20% lower mortality risk. This unconventional and surprising news is from a recent longitudinal, multi-institutional UK Genetic Prostate Cancer Study published in European Urology. Typically, men with close relatives, such as their father or a brother, diagnosed… Read more
An active sex life for men offers many benefits for heart health. But after surviving a heart attack or heart procedure, there will be many questions men should discuss with their doctor. One question that should be asked and discussed is when can I resume sexual activity after a heart attack? Having and surviving a… Read more
