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...
The Intrinsic Benefits of Encouraging Boys to Play Team Sports: Lifelong Skills for Fatherhood and Health
Team sports have long been recognized as a valuable activity for children, offering a myriad of physical, mental, and social benefits. While these benefits apply to both genders, it is crucial to emphasize the significance of encouraging boys to participate in team...
Nurse Practitioners Are Dedicated to Men’s Health
As healthcare professionals, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of our patients. However, for many men, accessing healthcare can be challenging due to various barriers, such as financial, cultural, and social factors. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are...
Why Men Are the Way They Are
Dear Heathy Men: You’ve mentioned several times in this column that men don’t go to the doctor as often as women and that they live shorter, sicker lives than women. I’m sure that’s true. But what I really want to know is why? Why don’t men take better care of...
Reducing Men’s Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Dear Healthy Men: What’s the top cause of death in men and what can guys do to reduce their risk? A: Cardiovascular disease (CVD)—which includes heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, atrial fabulation (A-Fib) high blood pressure, and other conditions...