Men's Health

Physical Activity Cancer

How beneficial is physical activity? Even short bursts may reduce risk of cancer

N.J. Sen. Troy Singleton's goal – to get in shape before turning 50 – serves as inspiration for other men

More gay, bisexual men can donate blood as Red Cross implements new screening process

Red Cross Guidelines

Older adults have a higher risk of depression, but exercise can reduce it

Depression Exercise Seniors

Forget New Year's – summer is the perfect time to start healthy habits

Summer Beach Run

Melanoma is more likely to kill Black men than others, research finds

Melanoma in Black men

Cardio fitness may lower men's risk of developing colorectal cancer

Colorectal Cancer Cardio

Addiction research shows the influence that social factors have on men's health

Overdose Rate Men

Fathers make a big difference by being engaged in their kids' lives – the science shows it

Fatherhood Health Benefits

A healthy lifestyle isn't an endpoint – it's a launch pad to opportunities

Healthy Living Relationships

An unhappy sex life may be a sign of future memory problems

Sexual Health Memory Cognition Men

Change is inevitable, so when it arrives, embrace the chance to pivot

Change Opportunity Adapt

Limb-lengthening surgery can make you taller, but it isn't an easy cosmetic fix

Limb-lengthening surgery

Cooper Health surgeon's decision to join U.S. Army Reserves offers life lessons for others

Dr. Chris Derivaux Cooper

Kegel exercises aren't just for women; here's how men can benefit from them

Kegel Exercises Men

To boost men's health, American sports teams should look to European soccer clubs

Fans in Training

Older men can help reduce childhood obesity by serving as role models

Obesity Role Models

The importance of strong friendships only grows as men age

Marc Kelman Wyck Furcron

John Fetterman's decision to seek help for depression should be a tipping point for other men to do likewise

Fetterman Depression Stigmas

Brain supplements are big business, but there are more proven ways to preserve one's memory

Nootropics Brain Supplements

Want to live longer? Eating a plant-heavy diet is a proven method

Healthy Eating Life Expectancy

Here's how men can support their partners during menopause

Menopause Relationships

American men have the tools to improve their overall health in the new year, despite a poor showing in 2022

Men's Health 2023

U.S. veterans have a higher prostate cancer rate, but a new law aims to improve access to care

U.S. Capitol Veterans Prostate Cancer

Lifestyle medicine is gaining attention as an essential pathway to good health

Lifestyle Medicine

Many men are open to new birth control options, but progress on male contraceptives has been slow

Male contraceptive research

Holiday gatherings place the inspiration for healthy living – family and friends – right in front of people

Holidays Healthy Living

The growth of remote jobs offers workers opportunities to adopt healthy lifestyles

Remote Work Healthy

Motivation often can be found in life's small moments – like a casual dinner with grown children

Father Son Bonding

Football stars like Lane Johnson provide men a playbook to confront their mental health challenges

Male birth control options are in development, but a number of barriers still stand in the way

Male birth control

A proper diet and exercise are essential to good health, but here are 25 other beneficial actions

Healthy Lifestyle Couple

Sexual struggles after cancer treatment are common, but help is available

Cancer Sex Life

Need some motivation to start a healthy lifestyle? Here are 25 benefits

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With the U.S. life expectancy gap among genders growing, it's time for men to take action

Life Expectancy Men

Spending time with grandchildren can help older adults find a sense of purpose

Grandparents Health Benefits

The pathway to a healthy lifestyle is clear, but more men need to find the motivation to follow it

U.S. Men Health

Biological differences may help explain why men have higher cancer rates

Cancer Men Vs. Women

Post-traumatic growth proves people often adopt healthy lifestyles despite adversity

Post Traumatic Growth

The fall of Roe vs. Wade has increased interest in vasectomies – but myths are spreading online

Summer makes a great time to revisit your resolutions to live healthier

Summer Beach Exercise

New fathers can get postpartum depression, but their risk factors and symptoms often differ from mothers

Male postpartum depression

Fatherhood offers many health benefits and can serve as motivation to adopt new habits

Fatherhood health benefits

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