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,
Staying Active Counts
by Lori Sciame July 5th, 2024 | Men's Health
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that 80% of American adults do not get the recommended amount of exercise each day. This fact will have tragic consequences on the health status of the US population, including increased cases of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. As outlined in a May, 2013 CBS News article, "physical inactivity can lead to obesity and Type 2 diabetes, according to the CDC, while exercise can help control weight, and reduce the risk for developing heart disease and some cancers, while providing
It’s No Joke, Guys
by Lori Sciame June 28th, 2024 | Men's Health
As long as I can remember, comics have made fun of prostrate and colon/rectal exams. I envision the countless comedy skits involving a smiling doctor carefully putting on a "rubber" glove while saying, "bend over" or "cough loudly." To add to the comedic moment, the male patient has a horrified look on his face as he stands there whimpering and helpless.
Why would these life saving screenings be made into a laughing matter? Maybe it's because men feel that some parts of the body should remain off
Health Crossroads for Men
by Lori Sciame April 19th, 2024 | Men's Health
Men experience key times in their lives when their health may be compromised due to changes in behavior, changes in the environment, or even changes within their own bodies. These health crossroads can either be approached with a sense of confidence and control or with fear and ignorance. Curious? Read on to find out more about times when a man should make his health even more of a priority.
Sexual Initiation
A man needs to consider his health status when he becomes