Americans are living longer than their ancestors, but women still outlive men by an average of five years, due to many biological, behavioral, and social factors. Making healthier lifestyle choices can help men live longer.
Deep-vein thrombosis typically occurs in the veins of the legs, and is more common in men than in women. It is often caused by long periods of immobility, such as during a hospital stay or lengthy airplane flight.
Illness does not necessarily have to affect the senior years. Older people who are physically active, eat healthily, and have a network of social and spiritual support are more likely to thrive.
Guidelines for a nutrition-focused diet include eating more vegetables and fruits and less animal products, eating more fiber and whole grains, choosing carbs and fats wisely, and making food choices that provide for long-term health.
A number of studies show a definite correlation between erectile dysfunction and risk of heart disease. In many cases, the symptoms have not been diagnosed. Men with ED should have their cardiac health evaluated.
The most important factors in the prevention of diabetes are weight control, regular exercise, a healthy low-fat diet (fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, and poultry), and not smoking.
Two reviews of studies that assert that products containing magnets can ease pain or cure other conditions found no evidence to support any such claims.
Genetic testing may soon be able to predict a man’s risk of getting prostate cancer, but the tests can give false or misleading results. Men with a family history of the disease will probably benefit more from such testing when it is available.
Boosting HDL cholesterol is more beneficial to the body than lowering LDL. Lifestyle changes such as exercising and eating more carefully are harder to accomplish than taking a statin, but produce better results with regard to raising HDL.
My 27-year-old son had his left testicle removed to treat testicular cancer. His doctors are confident that he is cured, but we worry that he may develop cancer in his right testicle. What are the chances of a second cancer and what should he do about it?