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Obesity – A major predictor of low testosterone in men

Men with a body mass index of 30 or greater are considered obese and are more likely to suffer from low testosterone levels. This connection between a man’s levels of testosterone and obesity has been found in various studies including a 2014 study finding that obese men were more than 8 times more likely to… Read more

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Movember Month – 5 things men can do today for a better health

Do you know a man who could improve his health? Maybe you’re one of them. Every year, the month of November is renamed Movember helping shine a spotlight on men’s health. Let’s face it, men’s health often takes a backseat. For example, men are less likely to see a doctor than women, men are four… Read more

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How to get your husband to go to the doctor

It is a known fact that women are the primary health care decision makers in their households. According to a study conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor, women make about 80% of the decisions in a family. While it’s fairly easy to convince your children to take their medication or let you take them… Read more

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When your partner is diagnosed with prostate cancer

A prostate cancer diagnosis may frighten not only the patient but also his life mate. If your husband has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you may wonder how aggressive is this disease, what are the available treatments, what changes will it produce in your family life and how can you support your spouse through this… Read more

Fighting depression

How to fight depression when diagnosed with prostate cancer

Being diagnosed with prostate cancer can make you feel panic-struck and terrified. When you have been presented the results of your tests, exams, and biopsies, you probably did not even consider having cancer. That is why you and your family may be confronted with negative thoughts and even depression. There are, probably, many questions coming… Read more