Smoking Cessation Matters Even More for Men
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1y ago
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Aside from higher risk of lung cancer, men who smoke are more prone to develop early impotence, lower sperm count and greater risk of prostate cancer and cardiovascular diseases, say experts In addition to the increased risks for health issues that both genders experience, smoking also raises risks exclusive to men — including erectile dysfunction, impotence, lower sperm count and greater risk of recurrence and dying for those diagnosed with prostate cancer. In addition, smoking “is a causative factor in not only lung diseases but cardiovascular diseases. It affects ..read more
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Blue Pills in the Mail: Should You Trust ED Drugs Sold Online?
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2y ago
You may not always get what you think when you order online By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Beginning with Viagra in 1998, erectile dysfunction medication has offered men relief from impotence just popping a little blue pill. Viagra (sildenafil) is an FDA-approved medication that requires a prescription. But the cost, along with the stigma of needing help to achieve erections, has caused men in recent years to seek ED medication online. Online pharmacies are nothing new. Many insurance companies have covered doctor’s prescriptions filled by online pharmacies for years. Some brick-and-mortar stores ..read more
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Sperm Banking Helps Men Protect Fertility
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2y ago
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While many men can become parents much later in life compared with most women, sperm banking may provide a means for men to preserve their fertility for a variety of reasons. Physician Rob Kiltz, founder of CNY Fertility, said that although men’s fertility doesn’t decline as much as women’s, other factors have in general caused male fertility to decrease. “Men more and more are being exposed to environmental factors, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, cancers that affect fertility even before they have a chance to bank sperm,” Kiltz said. “It may be more reasonable to ba ..read more
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12 Tips to Increase Male Longevity
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2y ago
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The average New York male has a life expectancy of 77.92 years, according to www.worldlifeexpectancy.com, compared with 82.79 for women. It’s understandable that men’s life expectancy tends to be shorter than women’s. Many male-dominated occupations such as commercial fishing, forestry, farming, construction and electric line workers tend to be high risk occupations. Men also tend to engage in riskier hobbies at higher rates than women and riskier behavior in general, such as performing stunts, smoking and using illicit drugs. Men don’t tend to maintain regular docto ..read more
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Men: Building Muscle Size Vs. Strength
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2y ago
Adding variety to a workout helps people achieve their goals By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Some men hit the gym to build muscle size. For them, it’s about the bulging biceps and pectoral muscles, ripped abs, and thick legs. For others, gaining more strength could help them perform better at their sport, but increasing size may inhibit them, such as runners. But to reach either goal, guys need to use different resistance training methods, according to several sources. Tim Reed, certified personal trainer and owner of Adventures in Fitness, Inc. in Cheektowaga, said that to increase size, it’s impo ..read more
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“I Survived Prostate Cancer”
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2y ago
Lancaster man shares his survivor’s story By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Joe Magiera of Lancaster has refereed hockey locally for decades when not serving as director of project management for Birdair, Inc. a fabric roof structure manufacturer in Amherst. The 55-year-old enjoys running, spending time with his grandchildren and wife, Joanne. He’s also a prostate cancer survivor. Before cancer, Magiera hardly ever visited a doctor. But when he turned 50, his primary care doctor recommended a PSA as part of a routine annual physical. “I had zero symptoms before my PSA,” he said. “Nothing.” The number ..read more
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Reasons to See a Urologist
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2y ago
When should you see a urologist? Area urologists weigh in. By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Physician Teresa Danforth, UBMD Urology, Buffalo: • “Blood in the urine. • “Urinary tract infections. • “Kidney stones. • “Urinary incontinence. • “Vasectomy.” Physician JC Trussell, associate professor of urology at Upstate University Hospital: • “Weak erections. • “Curved erection (Peyronie’s disease). • “Slow urine stream or post void dribbling. • “Blood in the urine or ejaculation. • “Leakage of urine with coughing or standing. ª “Birth control (vasectomy is safer and fails less than a tubal ligation ..read more
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Do women get more depressed than men or men just hide their emotions?
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2y ago
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Calabrese The lifetime prevalence of major depression is 20 to 26 percent for women and 8 to 12 for men. But those numbers may be skewed by a few factors, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. “Men may be less likely to be introspective and consider their feelings,” said physician Horacio A. Capote, director of the neuropsychiatry division at Dent Neurologic Institute and part of the network of G-Health Enterprises in Erie County. “In addition, men are more likely to present with anger or irritability as their emotional expression of depressio ..read more
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Pain Meds May Affect Sperm Count
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2y ago
Study says Tylenol, Motrin, Advil and other pain relievers may cause a reduction in sperm count By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Physician Qiang Li. Want to be a dad? Consider cutting back on certain drugs. A recently released study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences indicates that over-the-counter pain relievers aspirin, acetaminophen (branded as Tylenol) and ibuprofen, (branded as Motrin and Advil), may hamper fertility. French and Danish researchers found that the ubiquitous painkillers disrupted participants’ testosterone levels, affecting their ability to produce nor ..read more
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Risks and Signs of Testicular Cancer
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2y ago
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Oncologist Chunkit Fung. Estimates for testicular cancer are approximately 9,310 new cases diagnosed and 400 deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. About one out of every 250 men will develop testicular cancer at some point during their lifetime. Unlike many cancers, it strikes mostly young and middle-aged men at an average of age 33. Only 6 percent of cases are in children and teenagers and men over age 55 comprise only 8 percent. Also uncommon is its high likelihood of successful treatment. As with most cancers, early detection and treatment improves the ..read more
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