Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that 80% of American adults do not get the recommended amount of exercise each day. This fact will have tragic consequences on the health status of the US population, including increased cases of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. As outlined in a May, 2013 CBS News article, "physical inactivity can lead to obesity and Type 2 diabetes, according to the CDC, while exercise can help control weight, and reduce the risk for developing heart disease and some cancers, while providing
It’s No Joke, Guys
by Lori Sciame June 28th, 2024 | Men's Health
As long as I can remember, comics have made fun of prostrate and colon/rectal exams. I envision the countless comedy skits involving a smiling doctor carefully putting on a "rubber" glove while saying, "bend over" or "cough loudly." To add to the comedic moment, the male patient has a horrified look on his face as he stands there whimpering and helpless.
Why would these life saving screenings be made into a laughing matter? Maybe it's because men feel that some parts of the body should remain off
Health Crossroads for Men
by Lori Sciame April 19th, 2024 | Men's Health
Men experience key times in their lives when their health may be compromised due to changes in behavior, changes in the environment, or even changes within their own bodies. These health crossroads can either be approached with a sense of confidence and control or with fear and ignorance. Curious? Read on to find out more about times when a man should make his health even more of a priority.
Sexual Initiation
A man needs to consider his health status when he becomes
Alzheimer’s and Men’s Health
by Lori Sciame November 17th, 2023 | Health Observance, Men's Health
Alzheimer's is a disease that causes the brain to shrink. In essence, the disease robs one of his ability to think clearly. An article in HealthDay Reporter by Denise Mann suggests that although Alzheimer's affects both men and women, the disease progresses differently in each sex. She states, "men seemed to have more problems with their thinking ability when diagnosed with Alzheimer's than their female counterparts did. What's more, men and women lost gray matter in different areas of their brain." While it's too early to tell why there is a difference between the sexes, one thing remains clear:
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A New Leaf
by Lori Sciame September 29th, 2023 | Health Observance, Men's Health
The cliche, turning over a new leaf, connects beautifully with autumn. Â As the gold, orange, and red leaves fall from the trees, one can choose to think about the tiny buds that will take their place next spring instead. Â It may sound counter-intuitive, but I propose that we should think of fall as a time for beginning again, and not as a time to curl up into a ball for hibernation.
For a man who has let his health go, now is the time to think about turning over a new leaf, one that will give
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For a man who has let his health go, now is the time to think about turning over a new leaf, one that will give