Who does a man trust when he has questions about life? In most cases, he values the opinions of his parents, his spouse, his adult children, and his best friend. But what about when it comes to his health? How does he know what information should be trusted? Of course, well meaning family members and friends may know exactly what to do for a specific health concern, and a health professional is surely the expert; however, there is an additional path to better overall health - seeking the truth in
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
Alzheimer’s and Men’s Health
by Lori Sciame November 17th, 2023 | Health Observance, Men's Health
Alzheimer's is a disease that causes the brain to shrink. In essence, the disease robs one of his ability to think clearly. An article in HealthDay Reporter by Denise Mann suggests that although Alzheimer's affects both men and women, the disease progresses differently in each sex. She states, "men seemed to have more problems with their thinking ability when diagnosed with Alzheimer's than their female counterparts did. What's more, men and women lost gray matter in different areas of their brain." While it's too early to tell why there is a difference between the sexes, one thing remains clear:
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