Jun 4, 2021 | Health Equity, Healthy Men Inc., Masculinity, Maternity Leave, Policy
Dear Healthy Men: I just read that the United States is one of the only industrialized countries in the world without a paid maternity leave program. Where do you stand on that issue? A: We support it—and we’re glad to see that President Joe Biden and others in his...
Apr 10, 2021 | Health Disparities, Health Equity, Healthy Men Inc., Men’s Health, Women and Men's Health
April is National Minority Health Month, making it the perfect time to focus on the often-significant disparities in health and wellbeing that affect racial and ethnic minorities across our country. But it’s important to remember that these inequities exist every...
Nov 21, 2020 | Cancer Screening, Colon Cancer, Healthy Men Inc., Men’s Health, Preventive Care
Dear Healthy Men: When Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer a few months ago, I was surprised that he was so young—I always thought it was an old-person’s disease. What are the risk factors for younger people, especially men? A: You’re absolutely right....
Sep 18, 2020 | Depression, Eating Disorders, Fitness, Healthy Men Inc., Masculinity
Dear Healthy Men: Settle a bet. My buddy says men and boys sometimes get eating disorders. I say only females can. Who’s right? A: Sadly, your buddy is, but you’re far from alone. In fact, I think most believe that women and girls are the only ones affected by...
Aug 8, 2020 | General Male Health, Healthy Men Inc., Male Infertility, Masculinity, Men’s Health
Dear HealthyMen: My wife and I have been trying for a year and have been unable to get pregnant. I want to be there to support her, but I’m suffering too and feeling something less than manly. Is there something wrong with me? Masculinity is a complicated thing. And...
