Postpartum depression (PPD) suffered by fathers has been shrouded in silence and overlooked, even though it poses a great cost to the overall health of a family. From providers, recommendations,…
Category: Men’s Health
Cardiac Arrest in Men: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment
Cardiac arrest (CA) is the abrupt cessation of mechanically effective heart activity, resulting in a lack of perfusion and, consequently, insufficient oxygen delivery to the organs. When there is an…
Signs of Low Testosterone Levels
As men age, their bodies produce less testosterone. When levels of testosterone in the blood drop below normal levels, this is known as low testosterone. Low levels of testosterone can…
Lifestyle Changes to Avoid Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is an abnormal growth of cells in the prostate that form a tumor. The prostate continues to grow slowly throughout the man’s life and hormonal factors, in particular…
Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Factors in Men
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has no known cause, cure, or universally accepted prevention strategy. Several studies have demonstrated that certain lifestyle choices are associated with a lower risk. It has also…
Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Testicular Cancer
The testes are part of the male reproductive system. They are two egg-shaped glands located in the scrotum, the sac of loose skin located directly beneath the penis. The testes…
UTI in Men: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Causes of UTI in Men UTIs in men can be suppressed because of anatomical and physiological differences from women. The male urethra is much longer, which makes it more difficult…
Male Pattern Baldness
It is well known that men with MPB have an increased rate of balding in the presence of androgens. Despite the suggestion that androgens are the cause, there is a…
ADHD in Men: Understanding and Managing Symptoms
Studies of ADHD that have examined the presence of impairing symptoms of the disorder have all been prospective in nature, still the issue of whether or not children “outgrow” ADHD…
Symptoms of Cancer in Males
Early diagnosis and treatment can mean a better chance of successful recovery. As the cancer or tumors grow, a variety of symptoms can occur, glandular changes that may signal the…