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.
July 26, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
A healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of disease and improve one's physical and mental health. That's underscored by new research from the American Cancer Society that found 40% of cancer cases in adults 30 and over can be prevented by adopting healthy lifestyle changes.
July 12, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Though sun exposure has some health benefits, wearing sunscreen and other precautions are necessary to prevent it from causing skin cancer and other health issues. Older white men are at the highest risk for melanoma. Health experts recommend avoiding the mid-day sun and wearing sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and protective clothing.
June 28, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
For 32 years, Men's Health Month has highlighted the gap between the health of men and women, encouraged men to take basic steps to improve their health, and emphasized how outdated views on masculinity diminish the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Yet, the state of men's health has not materially advanced over the campaign.
June 14, 2024
50-Plus Men
by
Louis Bezich
Self-control is at the center of healthy living; it's a discipline that can be strengthened with practice. The American Psychological Association recommends people use 'if-then' statements to help resist unhealthy choices and strengthen self-control.
May 31, 2024
Men's Health
by
Louis Bezich
Your chronological age always keeps ticking upward. But your biological age – defined by the health of your cells – can be altered by exercise and dietary changes, research shows. Additionally, people that feel younger than their chronological age are more likely to report being in good health.