Category Archives: Men’s Health

Many aspects of health begin to decline as we age. Vision problems occur, hearing may start to fade, and joint pain worsens. For men specifically, their testosterone levels can start to drop, which can leave them feeling fatigued, weak, experiencing low libido, and make them prone to weight gain. Although testosterone levels do decrease each ...click here to read more

There are two types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These conditions can lead to diarrhea, cramping, and bloating. An estimated three million Americans live with IBD. It is known that IBD patients have a higher risk of cancers in the gastrointestinal tract, but links between IBD and prostate cancer have ...click here to read more

There are several reasons for back pain from injury and kidney problems to spinal issues and overuse, to name a few. Researchers suggest that back pain may also be a sign of possible prostate cancer. It’s important to note that having back pain along with other symptoms could indicate prostate cancer. Rarely, back pain alone ...click here to read more

When it comes to testosterone therapy, there has been much research on its benefits and risks. Off the bat, testosterone therapy is intended to increase testosterone levels in men with low levels. In the past, it was believed that it could increase the risk of a cardiovascular-related event, but newer research has refuted these claims. ...click here to read more

It may be routine to simply flush the toilet after urinating and not think twice, but urine can offer important insight into your health. Healthy urine is a pale-yellow color and signals you’re well hydrated. Dark yellow/brown urine means you’re dehydrated, and seeing red is a red flag. Known as hematuria, blood in urine could ...click here to read more

November was last month, but that doesn’t mean it’s not still important to be aware of prostate cancer. Unfortunately, there are plenty of myths surrounding prostate cancer which could have some people believing the wrong information. Here are some common myths about prostate cancer and the actual facts behind them. Facts about Prostate Cancer Prostate ...click here to read more

You’ve probably heard that chocolate and oysters are an aphrodisiac, or foods that’s can boost libido, but there are many other foods and things that can be considered aphrodisiacs which you may not have thought of. First off, before we list those foods and other things, it’s important to understand what makes food an aphrodisiac. ...click here to read more

If your libido has been kicked up a notch this season, there is a good reason for it. What is the most common and popular scent during the fall season? If you guessed pumpkin pie, you are right! And according to science, pumpkin pie is considered an aphrodisiac, meaning it can get you in the ...click here to read more

There is so much talk about the prostate gland, but many of us don’t actually know what it does. We know that it can become enlarged over time, which can lead to some complications. The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut. Its primary responsibility is to keep the male reproduction system on ...click here to read more

Men suffering from low testosterone may be advised to undergo testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). However, there has been a long-held belief that testosterone replacement therapy may increase cardiovascular risk. The latest research findings suggest TRT does not increase cardiovascular risk and is generally safe to undergo. The recent study comes from Italy, where researchers conducted ...click here to read more

Metabolic syndrome is defined as a condition made up of a cluster of familiar health problems. For example, a person who is obese with high blood sugar and high cholesterol has metabolic syndrome. These health problems increase a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in the enlargement of ...click here to read more

Testosterone is a key hormone in men, not only for libido and sexual health, but for strength, energy, and for promoting other typically male traits such as body hair. It is natural that men’s testosterone levels drop as they age, but researchers have found that modern men have less testosterone than men in the past. ...click here to read more

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a fancy way to say enlarged prostate. It is the most common cause of an enlarged prostate, with over half of men over the age of 51 and 90 percent of men over 80 having it. BPH can lead to urinary problems among men such as frequency and urgency or ...click here to read more

It’s nothing new that sleep is important for health, but what you might not be aware of is poor sleep’s effect on the body. Poor sleep affects the body in many ways from hindering memory, increasing blood pressure, contributing to weight gain, and much more. But particularly for men, poor sleep can reduce testosterone levels. ...click here to read more