Remember this little rhyme if you’re concerned about prostate health: “if you want to protect your prostate, lose weight.” New research is showing that men with growing waistlines are more likely to die from a severe prostate illness. Specifically, the risk grows by 7 percent for every 4-inch increase in belly fat. The researchers carrying out the study still aren’t entirely sure why belly fat boosts the risk. They said its possible obesity could lead to molecular disturbances that contribute to genetic mutation, or it could be that it is harder to diagnose, leading to later diagnosis than men ..read more

A new study suggests the red line between taking drugs to treat erectile dysfunction and those used to treat chest pain may not be needed. For a long time, it was believed that ED drugs could be dangerous to men taking nitrates to treat heart problems. The fear comes from the fact that taking them together may cause blood pressure to become dangerously low. At the least, low blood pressure could lead to dizziness or light-headedness. At most, it could result in a heart attack or stroke. But despite the concerns, doctors in Denmark co-prescribed ED drugs with nitrates at a 20-fold increase betw ..read more

A new study links low levels of sex hormones to tears in the shoulder’s rotator cuff. Researchers found that testosterone levels in men, and estrogen levels in women, were both associated with the injury. They learned that men with low testosterone were 89 percent more likely to have a tear in their rotator cuff than those with normal levels. In women, the odds of a rotator cuff tear were 48 percent higher in those with low estrogen. Low testosterone and estrogen can both lead to weak bones and osteoporosis. When bones get weaker, it compromises tendon-bone attachments, where rotator cuff tear ..read more

What comes to mind when you think of testosterone? Aggression, machismo, road rage, or dads fighting at their children’s sports games? Maybe a little promiscuity? But testosterone’s role in that stuff is a myth. Or maybe even an excuse. Testosterone doesn’t make men act ignorant. On the other hand, it’s actually a valuable hormone for both men and women. Although it’s known as the most important male sex hormone, and it is, it plays an essential role in health and disease risk for both men and women. In men, it is essential in: Development of sexual organs Deepening of the voice in puberty Fa ..read more

One of the biggest health concerns for aging men is prostate problems. Although an enlarged prostate is frustrating, it is very common. In many cases, it is nothing to worry about. But sometimes it is. And when it is, the outcome can be devastating. A study from earlier this year suggests that coffee consumption is closely correlated to prostate health. Findings indicate that several cups per day might be associated with a much healthier prostate. Coffee has many health benefits. Numerous studies suggest coffee can aid heart health, glucose metabolism, liver health, kidney function, bowel heal ..read more

Erectile dysfunction can quickly sink you. It can rob your quality of life by stripping your confidence and robbing your relationships. But if you experience it, all is not lost. Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is when the penis can’t achieve or sustain an erection hard enough for sex. It affects about 44% of folks with a penis between the ages of 60 and 69. The condition can become a concern if it’s happening more than 50% of the time. A host of factors can contribute to ED, and sometimes it is a combination of various contributors. Both mental and physical components can impact the ability to a ..read more

An enlarged prostate, or signs of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can set in overtime. It might start with a stronger urge to urinate or having to get up to go to the bathroom overnight. But it can get worse, and that can be cause for concern. Most men have some degree of BPH. Half do in their 50s and roughly 90 percent have it in their 80s. The bulk of the time, it’s nothing severe to worry about, at least from your prostate’s point of view. But it can have a sizeable impact on other areas of your life. Having to get up multiple times per night to pee can rob you of sleep and lead to fati ..read more

Depending on who you are, you may hate testosterone or love it. But no matter your thoughts, men need it. It’s arguable if the hormone causes some men to act a certain way or if it’s used as an excuse for behavior, but it’s a fact that it plays a role in energy levels, strength, vitality, and overall health. It’s also not exclusive to men. Women also need testosterone, they just generally possess it in much smaller amounts. That’s why it’s typically referred to as the “male sex hormone.” What does it do? All kinds of things. Testosterone plays a role in: Libido Bone mass Fat distribution Musc ..read more

It might not work in a matter of minutes, but a little patience and adherence to the Mediterranean diet could help you avoid erectile dysfunction. That’s right. New research is suggesting that what you eat could play a role in ED risk. The Mediterranean diet is no stranger to health benefits. It’s associated with a healthier heart and brain, better memory, and more. And now it’s possible it could contribute to higher testosterone, better blood flow, and better erectile performance. Better blood flow is likely the primary driver of the Mediterranean diet’s impact on ED. When blood flows better ..read more

According to new research, consuming a Mediterranean diet may help men with erectile dysfunction. The link between diet and the condition may be partially due to blood pressure readings. Erectile dysfunction is a disorder of the small arteries, which lose the ability to dilate and augment flow. Testosterone levels that tend to decline during middle age is known to contribute to its onset along with high blood pressure. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to lower blood pressure and prevent heart attacks and strokes in individuals with high cardiovascular risk. Men with hypertension are twice ..read more