Four Health Mistakes Men Make
by Lori Sciame March 1st, 2019 | Men's Health
Many men don't take the time to think about health. They have other things to do, including work, hobbies, child rearing, and a myriad of other activities. Honestly, a man's health many times takes a back seat to almost anything else. I have worked in the health field for over 20 years, most recently at a local public health department. From my years of experience, I can relate four mistakes that men make concerning their health. Read on to learn more about what a man needs to do to take charge of his health, both for himself and for
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HIV Info for Men
by Lori Sciame December 7th, 2018 | Health Observance, Men's Health
While being diagnosed with HIV may not be the death sentence it once was, the disease still causes serious health concerns. Because of this, men should continue to take precautions to avoid contracting the HIV virus.
HIV can only be contracted by sharing certain bodily fluids: blood, semen, and vaginal secretions. This means that a man will not catch HIV after drinking from a glass used by an infected person. Also, closed mouth kissing and simple sneezing will not spread the disease. As you can surmise, HIV spreads differently that other viruses, including those that cause the common cold and
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HIV can only be contracted by sharing certain bodily fluids: blood, semen, and vaginal secretions. This means that a man will not catch HIV after drinking from a glass used by an infected person. Also, closed mouth kissing and simple sneezing will not spread the disease. As you can surmise, HIV spreads differently that other viruses, including those that cause the common cold and
Gifts of Health
by Lori Sciame November 23rd, 2018 | Men's Health, Pain Management
The present buying frenzy has begun. We make lists, run from store to store, and wrap frantically all in the name of love. Why not take the love you feel for the men in your life and push it a step further? To do this, purchase presents that inspire healthy living. By choosing to give gifts that improve a man's health, you will be making a positive impact on a loved one's life. Read this post to learn more about giving gifts of health.
A Year of Fresh Fruit
Maybe your dad lives hundreds of miles away. If so, a great
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A Year of Fresh Fruit
Maybe your dad lives hundreds of miles away. If so, a great
Drinking and College: Little Known Facts
by Lori Sciame October 26th, 2018 | Men's Health
A young man goes to college with the intention of getting a degree. He knows it will take hard work, but that slip of paper will guarantee a secure future. All goes as planned, until he begins partying - five nights a week. His grades slip, and he's in danger of being placed on academic probation. Thank goodness he chooses to give up binge drinking instead of losing a long held dream.
As an Alcohol and Other Drug Education (AODE) coordinator in Wisconsin, I see this scenario play out all too often. Students want to succeed, but the culture of
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As an Alcohol and Other Drug Education (AODE) coordinator in Wisconsin, I see this scenario play out all too often. Students want to succeed, but the culture of
Vegetarianism and Men
by Lori Sciame October 12th, 2018 | Men's Health
Working on a college campus exposes me to a lot of trends, including trends in diets. Currently, many young men on my campus claim to be vegetarians. This means that they eat a diet that consists mainly of vegetables. There are a few that take an even stricter stance and strive to be vegan, a person who does not eat any food that comes from an animal, such as eggs, cheese, and milk. Although these diets have been around for years, they have increased in popularity. As outlined in Statistic Brain, 7.3 million Americans classify
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