You play a major role in keeping the men in your life healthy. Encouraging and preparing the right foods, suggesting regular exercise, and reminding of the importance of routine physical check-ups and screenings, it’s often up to you. Many women often have concerns that the men in their lives – their partners, husbands, brothers, dads, […]
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Weight & Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a quick way to understand if your weight is healthy for your height. It’s a number that helps you see if you need to gain, lose, or maintain your weight for better health. It is important to understand that although BMI is a useful tool, it does not measure body […]
Prostate Symptoms Awareness Guide
Prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and other cancers affecting men are serious but often treatable when detected early. Awareness of symptoms and regular screenings are critical to improving outcomes and survival. A PSA (Prostate-Antigen test is a blood test used to help detect prostate issues, including prostate cancer. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate […]
Blood Pressure
This is determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower the arteries, the higher your blood pressure. Every time you visit your healthcare provider, they take your vital signs, including blood pressure, and record […]
Cholesterol
This fatty substance is essential for various functions, but high levels can lead to health problems. To find out your total cholesterol, your doctor will send you to a lab for a blood test measures the different types of fats in your blood, including: The total cholesterol number gives your doctor and you a general […]
10 Leading Causes of Male Death
On average, men in the United States die seven years younger than women. They have higher death rates for all 10 of the leading causes of death below. We’ve reached the point where men’s health problems and early mortality have been accepted as an unfortunate part of life… but it doesn’t have to be this […]
Healthy Eating to Fuel Your Life
According to the National Institute of Health, 60% of women, compared to 40% of men, are considered “balanced eaters.” Additionally, 57% of women, compared to 43% of men, are “home-cooked focused.” You can significantly improve your health by making small, yet impactful, changes. Adopting even a few of these strategies can add years to your […]