Category Archives: Men’s Health

Diabetes cases continue to rise even though it can very well be prevented. When left untreated or poorly managed, it can result in health complications including neuropathy, vision changes, cardiac-related events, and can even negatively impact your sex life. Many people don’t realize this, but type 2 diabetes can trigger erectile dysfunction. A recent study ...click here to read more

It has long been believed that men who cycle were at a higher risk of urinary problems and sexual dysfunction. The good news is that the latest reports suggest this is nearly a myth and men no longer need to worry that cycling will take a negative effect on their health. The recent study looked ...click here to read more

There are many factors that come into play when it comes to libido, with diet being a big one. This is because diet plays a role in overall health and poor health can hinder your libido. When you eat well, you can have healthy blood circulation, which is needed for sexual organs to work, a ...click here to read more

An MRI is used to obtain a detailed picture of organs and it does this by using a magnetic field and radio waves. To conduct an MRI, a patient lays on a board, which enters a giant tube-like machine. This tube is lined with powerful magnets that pick up on the body’s protons, sending off ...click here to read more

The term lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) refers to storage, voiding, and post-void dribbling. Not only do LUTS affect a man’s quality of life, but they can also signal a more serious health concern. Being able to spot these symptoms can help reduce the risk of any lower urinary tract complications. Prevalence of LUTS A ...click here to read more

A study has found that having symptoms of erectile dysfunction could be an early sign of impending heart disease. Common risk factors for heart disease among men include smoking, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and being overweight. These are the same risk factors of erectile dysfunction that shed light on the condition. If a man is suffering ...click here to read more

A recent study found a link between testosterone therapy and a higher risk of urinary stones. The study looked at 26,585 men who received testosterone replacement therapy who matched with 26,585 controls who had hypogonadism, but were not receiving therapy. The researchers saw higher incidences of urinary stones among the men who received testosterone replacement ...click here to read more

Can you smell dinner from the kitchen even if you’re upstairs? Do flowers smell overly fragrant? A strong sense of smell doesn’t just reveal that your nose works properly, it also provides insight into your sex life. It may sound strange, but research suggests that individuals with a strong sense of smell are more likely ...click here to read more

Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes infected and inflamed causing incredible pain. The good news is that you can live without your appendix. To reduce the risk of complications, doctors will simply remove your appendix. A new study has uncovered that men who have experienced appendicitis prior to the age of 20 may be at ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction is estimated to affect nearly 20 percent of adult men over the age of 20. The condition is characterized by the inability to maintain an erection for the length of time required to achieve sexual satisfaction. A new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation has found that men with erectile dysfunction ...click here to read more

When you think of testosterone, you probably think of sex. You aren’t entirely wrong, but that’s only one aspect of testosterone. Here are some facts you need to know about testosterone so that you better understand it. Myths about Testosterone High testosterone leads to an uncontrolled sex drive: Yes, it is true that testosterone plays ...click here to read more

The role of the prostate is to produce fluid that makes up semen. The prostate is only one part of the semen-making process, as the fluid is also made up of fluids from other glands along with sperm from the testicles. Men rarely think about their prostates, but as they age, it becomes an area ...click here to read more

Many of us don’t discuss our sex lives, so when problems occur, we are often left in the dark trying to figure it out. Sex changes as we age. Our needs and wants change and how we perform sex and experience it changes too. There is nothing wrong speaking to a therapist regarding your sex ...click here to read more

A recent survey of doctors uncovered that many of them don’t fully explain the side effects of treatment for lower urinary tract infections or enlarged prostates. The most common side effect is sexual dysfunction, yet many urologists fail to mention it. The authors of the study reported around half of urologists do discuss ejaculatory dysfunction ...click here to read more