Men’s Health You never heard of male menopause? It’s a term used to describe the emotional reactions men sometimes have in response to mid-life transitions. Between the ages of 40 and 60, some men begin to feel edgy and dissatisfied, overwhelmed by their obligations, and pessimistic about their futures. Typical symptoms include: * Insomnia. * […]
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Men’s Health Much has been written about the importance of calcium for women’s health, but men need calcium, too. Although osteoporosis is more prevalent in women, it can strike men. And studies have suggested that calcium may play some role in controlling blood pressure for some people-something worth asking your physician about. In addition to
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Men’s Health Common reasons men give for not seeing a doctor or getting health screenings are, “I feel fine” and “I’m afraid of what the doctor will find.” Don’t wait until you get sick to find a doctor. It is better to prevent a health problem than to get it. The next best thing is
Men’s Health Jock itch is an infection of the skin on the groin and upper inner thigh areas. Signs & Symptoms * Redness. * Itching. * Raised red rash with borders. Center areas of the rash are dry with small scales. Causes Jock itch is usually caused by a fungus. It can also result from
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Kidney stones are hard masses of mineral deposits formed in the kidney(s). They can be as small as a tiny pebble or an inch or more across. They are more common in men. Kidney Stones Signs & Symptoms Some kidney stones cause no symptoms. Small ones can be passed, without pain,
Men’s Health With, erectile dysfunction (ED), a male can’t get or keep an erection firm enough for sex in 25% or more of attempts. Sometimes, ED is called impotence. Impotence can be ED, but can also mean a lack of sexual desire and problems with orgasm. Signs & Symptoms * Not being able to get
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Men’s Health Men typically suffer more serious illnesses and die at a younger age than women. You wouldn’t know it by looking at the average doctor’s waiting room, though. Men don’t report as many symptoms as women do, and they let a problem go further before they seek medical help. If you have a tendency
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Men’s Health A lot of men worry about going bald, especially if their fathers and grandfathers went bald. Worry builds when men hit their thirties and they notice their hair is thinning. Don’t be taken in by fraudulent claims for vitamin formulas, massage oils, lotions, or ointments that promise to cure baldness. No existing potion
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