Unpacking Less-Common Men’s Health Issues
Dear Healthy Men: A few weeks ago, you wrote about the most common men’s health issues; including heart disease, prostate cancer, suicide, and diabetes. I hear about them all the time. Are there any other health issues that affect men more than women? A: You’re...
Men’s Health Month: Why It Matters More Than Ever
This June, like every other, is filled with talk of graduations, the scent of bar-b-q, and Fathers’ Day sales. But amidst all the hype, we need to remember that June is also Men’s Health Month – a vital, often overlooked, opportunity to shine a spotlight on the...
Mental Health Awareness Month: Why We Need to Focus on Men
Dear Healthy Men: Do men’s and women’s mental health issues and needs differ? And if so, how? A: With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, your question couldn’t be more topical. And while this is a crucial time to shine a spotlight on everyone’s mental health,...
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month: Why We Need to Support Life-Saving Testicular Self-Exams
Dear Healthy Men: In one of your previous columns, you mentioned that the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against men and boys doing testicular self-exams, Is that still true? Why would anyone suggest that young men shouldn’t examine...