Although constipation can be caused by a number of illnesses or conditions, lack of fiber and lack of exercise are more likely causes. Constipation can often be relieved by getting enough fiber, exercising, and drinking adequate fluids.
Fat that accumulates inside the abdomen has come to be viewed by doctors as a key cause of cardiovascular disease. Diet and exercise are the fundamental principles that can reduce this fat and improve overall health.
After several years on the market, erectile dysfunction drugs are being considered for treatment of other conditions, and the FDA has approved sildenafil for treatment of pulmonary hpyertension.
Coronary artery disease is the biggest cause of heart attacks in younger men, but other causes include defective arteries, clot disorders, and drug abuse.
Decisions about prostate cancer treatment are often made based on the results of PSA testing, but the PSA reading can fluctuate due to exercise or even climate, so a high test reading may not necessarily mean a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Using a laptop, turning on a car seat heater, or just sitting for an hour or two can boost scrotal temperature, which may affect fertility.
Studies from Europe and America confirm that following the Mediterranean diet, by eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, poultry, low-fat dairy, and moderate amounts of alcohol, lowers the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
The benefits of elevating HDL cholesterol are numerous: it clears cholesterol from the arteries, acts as an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory. High HDL levels are associated with protection from heart disease and stroke and increased longevity.
Researchers found that men who had been exposed to chlorpyrifos, an insecticide, had lower testosterone levels and lower sperm counts.
I often find it difficult or impossible to pass urine in a public men’s room. I’m 41 and healthy. I have no problem urinating at home. Last week I couldn’t urinate at a friend’s house, and I had to go home early to use the bathroom. What can you suggest?