June is Men’s Health Awareness Month and there are many resources in Winnipeg at a man’s disposal. The Men’s Health Clinic (MHC) has recently opened two months ago and is located on Sterling Lyon Parkway on the west end of the city. Dr. Premal Patel, the medical director of the […]
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One in 500 men carry extra sex chromosome, research suggests | Men’s health
Twice as many men carry an extra sex chromosome as previously thought, according to researchers who called for more genetic testing to identify people at greater risk of related medical problems. Research on more than 200,000 men enrolled with the UK Biobank suggests that about one in 500 in the […]
Two-thirds of men think they are healthier than most other men
Share on PinterestAccording to a new survey, most men overestimate their healthiness. Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images. Many men riskily assume they are healthier than others. A recent national survey in the United States found that 33% of men do not feel the need for yearly health screenings. The survey also […]
How does anxiety affect men?
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions worldwide. While they tend to affect women more than men, men are still widely affected. Due to differing social and biological factors, men’s experiences of anxiety, from coping styles to treatment-seeking behaviors, differ from those of women. Anxiety disorders are […]
Optimal Time of Day for Exercise Might be Different for Men and Women
Share on PinterestAccording to a small study, women and men may respond differently to exercise depending on the time of day. The Good Brigade/Getty Images In a small study, researchers studied how the bodies of men and women responded to exercising at different times of the day — morning versus […]
This Is Why Postpartum Depression in Men Is So Underreported
David Levine of Scotch Plains, Connecticut, went into parenting with more knowledge than your typical dad. As a pediatrician, he had been answering the biggest parenting questions on the regular — questions about breastfeeding, sleep training, and baby milestones. So when he became a dad himself, he had a good […]
Student project aims to get men to discuss their health issues
AN Edinburgh Napier student has created a project to discuss health issues in men. Graphic design student Tegan Bryce’s final year project consists of a bar covered in phrases to get men talking about “typically female issues”. Studies show that 1 in 10 dads are affected by post-partum depression and […]
UK Issues Health Alert For Gay, Bisexual Men Over Monkeypox Outbreak
Representational image. Photo by Fábio Lucas on Unsplash An outbreak of the rare monkeypox infection in United Kingdom and Europe has led to health authorities asking gay and bisexual men to watch out for symptoms, including for tell-tale skin lesions or rashes on any part of their body. The number […]
Mediterranean diet may improve symptoms in young men
Share on PinterestNew research hails the benefits of a Mediterranean diet for relieving depression symptoms in young males. Michela Ravasio/Stocksy Depression is a mood disorder affecting 3.8% of the world’s population. New research from the University of Technology Sydney suggests the Mediterranean diet helps improve depression symptoms in young men. […]
Medical gaslighting affects women more than men; here’s what it is and how to push back
(WXYZ) — As National Women’s Health Week continues, we wanted to tell you all about a term called medical gaslighting. Earlier this week we put a spotlight on autoimmune disorders. It’s a group of diseases that affect women by as much as 4 to 1, and many struggle to get […]
With Men Run Deez Streets, A South Side Father-Son Duo Are Encouraging More Black Men To Get Into Running
GREATER GRAND CROSSING — Terrance and Bernard Lyles have been passionate runners for years, often doing father-son jogs together. Now, the two have their own nonprofit — Men Run Deez Streets — that encourage Black Chicagoans to seriously take up running and fitness. Terrance Lyles, a Greater Grand Crossing resident, […]
How Coffee Affects Cholesterol in Men, Women
Share on PinterestFiltered coffee affects cholesterol levels differently than other types of coffee. ChaoShu Li/Stocksy United ChaoShu Li/Stocksy United Different types of coffee affect cholesterol levels differently in men and women. Researchers report that expresso drinks displayed the widest difference in effects between genders. They also noted that filtered coffee […]