Category: Men’s Health

Involuntary leakage of urine (incontinence) in men often traces to prostate surgery or physical changes in the bladder.

Healthy brain aging is associated with reducing cardiovascular risk factors, eating a healthy diet, and being physically, mentally, and socially active. A variety of scientific studies support this.

A study found that rice consumption is not associated with risk for cardiovascular disease. Some previous studies suggested this was a possibility. Whole-grain rice is a healthy food.

Using high-tech heart CT scans to identify diabetics at higher risk of heart problems or death and then stepping up their treatment didn’t provide any real benefit in the end, according to a study in The Journal of the American Medical Association.

Floaters are spots or lines that drift across vision. They are not usually that worrisome, but sometimes precede detachment of the light-sensing retina from the back of the eye.

Many people develop ringing in the ears, called tinnitus, along with hearing loss. There is no definitive cure for tinnitus, but some therapies can help people to tolerate it better. A well-fitted hearing aid can help.

Medicare and Medicaid now cover lung cancer screening for people who meet certain criteria and seek the service at a qualified center. Screening is still available outside of Medicare but may not offer the same quality of follow-up for suspicious findings

Men at risk of low bone strength are not checked for it nearly as often as women, according to a study in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

Joint replacement for an arthritic knee is beneficial if a person has significant pain, physical damage to the joint, and disability in everyday life. Age is no barrier to joint replacement in otherwise healthy men.

What is better for my heart?a fast run on the treadmill for 10 minutes or 30 minutes of light cycling on a machine?