December 13, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Nearly half of U.S. adults expect to develop dementia, though research suggests only about 10% are diagnosed with it. Research also has identified 14 factors that increase the risk, suggesting lifestyle changes can lower it. The risk factors include physical inactivity, smoking, obesity, and excessive alcohol consumption.
November 29, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
The Cherry Hill Free Clinic provides free primary care and specialty care to adults who cannot afford health insurance. The services range from cancer screenings to social needs like food, transportation and housing.
November 15, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
The attitudes of men may be shifting, but traditional views of masculinity remain well anchored in the American male psyche. But being confident, assertive, and physically strong does not mean that men should avoid their annual physicals, skip crucial cancer screenings or ignore their mental health.
November 1, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
The Cleveland Clinic's MENtion It survey again finds that most men list their health as a concern, but take few actions to ensure their longevity. Large percentages of men do not get an annual physical or recommended screenings for cancer and other health conditions, like high blood pressure and cholesterol.
October 18, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
The loneliness epidemic acknowledged by Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is having a profound effect on men. Research shows 40% of men report feeling lonely at least once a week, and men are less likely to seek help than women. Murthy points to relationships as the antidote, calling them 'a source of healing and well-being.'
October 4, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
American men are less likely than women to graduate high school or college, and fewer men are working due to the shifting economic and cultural landscapes. But men should view changing views on masculinity as an opportunity to close the education gaps, better adapt to economic changes and boost their health.
September 20, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
American boys are less ready than girls to start school by age 5, have lower grade point averages throughout their K-12 school, and less likely to graduate high school. Doing poorly at school is strongly associated with major challenges later in life, including addiction, mental and physical health problems, and involvement with the criminal justice system.
September 6, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Eating a plant-based diet reduced the risk of prostate cancer progression by almost 50% in a study conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco. They concluded 'consuming a primarily plant-based diet may be associated with better prostate cancer-specific health outcomes among men with cancer.'
August 23, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
A healthy lifestyle is an encompassing way-of-being that includes multiple behaviors, some of which can be fun, fulfilling and even inspiring. Diet and exercise regimens are essential parts of a healthy lifestyle, but motivation, relationships and habits are the foundation for sustainable change.
August 9, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Prehabilitation, a modified exercise plan in the weeks prior to surgery, can help people stay physically fit as they recover from injury. Studies have shown it can improve recovery, physical function and reduce postoperative pain, and decrease the length of the hospital stay after orthopedic surgery.