For many men, growing older also means you’re growing in confidence, opportunity and achievement. You’re reaching new career goals. You’re feeling great pride as you watch your children reach milestones of their own. You’re enjoying life and learning daily, every year looking slightly different than the last. Of course, with age also comes responsibility, and …
Prostate Cancer 101: When and why you should get screened Read More »
As you go through life, you often hear that with age comes the potential for health issues — not so much if, but when. I have lived a very healthy life, and I’m active with a passion for outdoor activities and traveling the country in my RV. However, just a few years ago, I was …
I don’t know what you picture when you hear “breast cancer patient,” but I’d be willing to bet it isn’t me — a 58-year-old male. The truth you might not realize is that breast cancer affects men, too. It all started when I found a lump under my shoulder blade. It seemed strange but at …
Most men are grateful that they don’t have to hassle with applying makeup every morning. They can get dressed, brush their teeth and hair, splash some cold water on their face and be out the door. But when it comes to a male’s morning routine, he may be missing out on some crucial steps to …
How to get a better shave and other skin care tips for men Read More »
We get it, guys. Your prostate health isn’t the first thing you think about when you wake up in the morning. There are other more “important” things to do. Like set your fantasy football lineup, sculpt your beard and even mow the yard. But how well do you really know your prostate? Many men experience …
Although testicular cancer is fairly rare, with about 8,800 new cases in the U.S. this year, it’s helpful for men to know what to look for. When testicular cancer is found, it is highly treatable with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. If you are a man or have a man in your life, consider screening for …
It may not be pleasant to talk about it, but prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men in the U.S., aside from skin cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Within a lifetime, men have a one in 7 chance of developing this type of cancer. Although the number …
How advancements in prostate cancer treatments are saving lives Read More »
Third of three articles in a series about what to expect at different stages of manhood. So, you’ve bypassed the mid-life crisis and now you’re looking forward to finding a place in Florida and spending what’s left of your 401K. But just because life might be slowing down, doesn’t mean you should neglect your health …
Men’s health series: What should I worry about when I’m in my 50s? Read More »
Second of three articles in a series about what to expect at different stages of manhood. As a man passes over the 40-year mark and falls head-first into “middle-age,” he can begin to experience changes in his physical and mental status that he hadn’t previously experienced in his younger years. Although these changes can be …
Men’s health series: What should I worry about when I’m in my…40s? Read More »
One of three articles in a series about what to expect at different stages of manhood. From 1960 to 2002, the average American man increased in height by one inch, but increased in weight by 20 pounds, according to a study (pdf) conducted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). With this increase in body …
Men’s health series: What should I worry about when I’m in my…30s? Read More »