Men's Health - Common Diseases & Conditions
Are you an "apple"? Are you a "pear"? And what does that really determine anyway?
Remember having the chicken pox as a kid? That episode can come back to haunt you as an adult. Shingles normally presents with severe pain, tingling, or burning on one side of the body. That's followed by red, scaly blisters that break, dry, and crust over.
Twenty-five percent of people with diabetes don't even know they have it and that means they're not getting the treatment they need or taking the important steps necessary to keep the disease in check.
There are many reasons to take on this challenge, and mental acuity is probably at the bottom of the list. But that doesn't diminish the brain benefits it can confer.
The Web offers many options for staying connected and keeping loved ones updated on your or your family member's health issues. These methods are fast, easy, and efficient, and you'll know your support network is right there with you as a part of your journey.
Almost a quarter of a million Americans are diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma every year, and the numbers are growing. But what are the causes and warning signs? And are you doing enough to protect yourself?
If it seems that a man in your life is obsessively preoccupied with trying to stay slim, don't shrug it off as something harmless. There are a significant number of men and boys who suffer from anorexia nervosa.
If you're wondering whether cancer rates are going up or down, here are a few highlights from the most recent update from the National Cancer Institute.
Germs thrive in saliva, mucous, stomach acids, and other body fluids. Regardless of how good you are about personal hygiene when you're sick, chances are you're going to spew a few germs.
Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the U.S. But heart disease is actually a category of diseases and it pays to know the different types.
Men who have long enjoyed a normal sex life may be unpleasantly surprised when sex suddenly gets a lot less sexy. An estimated 30 million men suffer from erectile dysfunction, which is the inability to maintain an erection.
Could half the country be diabetic in 10 years? Here are changes you can make now to keep this scary prediction from becoming reality.
A negative self image, or fixation on perceived body flaws, can take a toll on a man's mental and physical health.
You may not realize that something as mundane as a car accident could put you at major risk for this disorder.
While there may be some things about aging that are less than lovable, it turns out that hitting those milestone birthdays often means there are plenty of positives to celebrate. Here are a few.
Heart disease may be the leading cause of death for both men and women, but there are many things you can do now to avoid it.
Joint pain may seem to naturally result from purely physical ailments such as arthritis, but there's significant evidence that joint pain can be caused or exacerbated by mental distress.
Diabetes increases risk of erectile dysfunction, but there are ways to keep your sex life satisfying.
A new study finds that heart disease patients' risk of suffering a major cardiovascular event can be measured by their resting heart rate.
This intense therapeutic experience manipulates your fascia, the connective tissue around muscles, to restructure your physique.
Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is a very scary condition that can be fatal. What do you need to know about DVT to ensure it doesn't happen to you?
Which veggies promise to reduce age-related memory deficits?
Shift work disrupts our internal clock, which tells us when to eat, sleep, and be active.
Teenagers may be irresponsible about a lot of things, but when it comes to condom use, they're actually more careful than grownups.
Vitamins keep your body in top working order. And while everyone needs a variety of vitamins, there are a few nutrients that are particularly necessary for men.
Increases in accidental overdoses of over-the-counter, prescription, and illegal drugs are one of the fastest-rising causes of accidental death in the U.S.
Poor circulation can cause numbness, cold hands and feet, and other unpleasant symptoms. But a sluggish blood flow isn't something you have to live with. You can boost your circulation and get that blood moving through your body.
Sleeping soundly isn't just good for you it's good for your heart, especially if you're a man.
Your knees have a heavy load to bear. They support a good percentage of your body weight and have been doing so since you learned to walk. So it's no surprise that as you get older, your knees may experience a little (or a lot) more trouble than they used to.
Chronic stress is a villain that causes a host of problems ranging from sleep and digestive disorders to depression. Stress can affect your concentration, lead to weight gain (or loss), weaken the immune system and even contribute to heart disease.