Men’s Health Posts

Heart disease comes in many different forms, ranging from heart failure (when the heart isn’t pumping blood as efficiently as it should) to irregular heart beats, known as arrhythmia. In general heart disease falls into one of these four categories: heart valve problems, arrhythmia, heart attack, or stroke. There are some early warning signs for […]

Drinking too much alcohol can cause serious short and long-term health effects. In fact, studies from the CDC state that an estimated 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes each year. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a medical condition that doctors diagnose when a patient’s drinking causes distress or harm. It can be mild, moderate or […]

When it comes to cancer, the saying “knowledge is power” is very true. The more you know about cancer types and risk factors, the better chance you have to proactively care for yourself with screening and healthier habits. Cancer can happen to anyone and in any part of the body. However, there are some cancers […]

The annual check-up is an important part of everyone’s health. It’s the chance for you and your doctor to be proactive and can often catch health issues before they become big problems. Many people feel they are too busy to take the time for an annual exam. Men in particular seem to feel that as […]

The month of June is widely recognized as Men’s Health month, when health and wellness organizations try to promote information about primary and preventive care for men. Men’s Health month is celebrated as a way to increase the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. […]