All articles tagged with #mens health
A fitness expert outlines six fundamental movements that men over 50 should master, emphasizing safe technique, scalable resistance, and mobility to maintain strength, balance, and daily function as they age.
Experts warn that episodic binge-recovery drinking—heavy sessions on weekends with sober days in between—drives repeated stress on the liver, heart, and hormones, potentially causing faster long-term damage than steady moderate drinking, and urge reducing binge intensity, spacing out drinking, and adopting healthier stress-relief methods.
A Forbes health piece warns that the online ‘Ballmaxxing’ DIY trend—where people use improvised devices to modify the genitals—poses serious health risks, including tissue injury, infection, and nerve damage, potentially affecting long-term sexual function. Medical experts urge against DIY genital modification and advise seeking professional guidance if someone is curious about these practices.
Country star Jelly Roll revealed a 12-pound weight regain after shedding nearly 300 pounds, citing holiday indulgences and a broken collarbone. He says he has “lost his way” but is rededicating himself to his goal, planning to train for the New York City Marathon and eventually pose shirtless for major magazines, with about 40–60 pounds left to lose.
Doctors say most age-related drops in testosterone come from ill health and obesity rather than aging itself, with only about 2–3% losing endogenous production due to a medical problem; weight loss and exercise can raise levels, since fat increases estrogen and lowers testosterone. For those with genuine deficiency, testosterone therapy (gel or injections) can improve sexual function, bone density, cholesterol and insulin sensitivity, and may reduce mortality in some conditions, though treatment choice is personal. Beware of self-diagnosis and unregulated private clinics that push therapy, as unnecessary use can suppress natural testosterone and cause infertility. Always confirm with two morning tests, four weeks apart due to diurnal variation; there is no male menopause, and a normal range doesn’t guarantee prevention of age-related decline that might not require therapy.
Doctors warn that the penis often changes with age: the skin sags due to collagen loss, gradual size changes occur with weight gain, scar tissue can cause Peyronie’s curvature, phimosis may develop in uncircumcised men, erectile dysfunction becomes more common from reduced blood flow, and skin cancer risk exists—though lifestyle factors like sleep, diet, and exercise can slow many of these changes and regular medical care helps manage them.
A decades-long study suggests heart attack risk begins to rise earlier in life than commonly thought, especially for men, challenging the idea that cardiovascular danger is a midlife issue and underscoring the need for early, lifelong heart-healthy habits around lifestyle and prevention.
Michael Phillips, diagnosed with a micropenis at 0.9 cm, shares his experience on This Morning to break stigma around men's health, detailing how the condition affected his confidence, dating, and daily life, and urging awareness and access to medical support.
A Frontiers in Aging study links PFAS “forever chemicals”—present in the blood of about 98% of Americans—to accelerated epigenetic aging, with the strongest effects in men aged 50–65. Using NHANES data from 1999–2000 and 11 PFAS measured in blood, researchers found sex-specific associations and smaller signals in women. Experts caution the findings show associations, not causation, and regulatory bodies describe them as exploratory. Practical reductions in exposure (such as certified water filters and limiting contact with stain- or grease-resistant materials) are considered reasonable, though complete avoidance is unlikely; broader regulatory actions may be needed to curb PFAS exposure.
New research shows that the Y chromosome is frequently lost in aging men’s cells, with about 40% of 60-year-olds and 57% of 90-year-olds showing Y loss. This mosaic loss is linked to higher risks of cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative conditions, and cancer, prompting speculation that Y loss could contribute to shorter lifespans. However, causality is not established, and scientists are still unraveling the mechanisms and whether the Y loss is a cause or a consequence of disease.
A Lifehacker feature argues that men face eating disorders and body‑image pressures masked as discipline, with muscle dysmorphia and extreme dieting amplified by social media; rising cosmetic treatments and costs deepen inequities, and the piece calls for recognizing men’s struggles and starting honest conversations to prevent dangerous behaviors from hiding in plain sight.
Medical professionals warn that men over 40 should watch for early prostate cancer signs, including more frequent urination (especially at night), difficulty starting or stopping urine flow, a sense that the bladder won’t fully empty, blood in urine or semen, new erectile issues or painful ejaculation, persistent lower-back/hip/pelvic pain, and unexplained fatigue or weight loss. If symptoms persist for weeks, consult a GP promptly for assessment and potential PSA testing, with Prostate Cancer UK providing resources and support.
A long-term study of over 5,000 adults finds men reach clinically significant cardiovascular disease around age 35—about seven years earlier than women—especially for coronary heart disease, with risk diverging in the mid-30s and not fully explained by traditional factors; experts urge earlier, regular heart-health screening for both sexes and preventive habits, noting risk for women can rise after menopause.
New research shows men lose weight more effectively when weight-loss strategies are social, masculine, and goal-driven: male-only groups and sport-based, workplace programs boost engagement, while traditional dieting often falls short. Men prefer exercise over strict dieting, respond to small daily behavior changes, and track progress with wearables and personalized targets, suggesting that gender-tailored approaches yield better, sustained weight loss.
Doctors are increasingly acknowledging irritable male syndrome as a real effect of midlife testosterone decline in men, with symptoms like mood changes, low motivation, fatigue, sleep disturbances, reduced libido, and physical changes. While not yet a formal diagnosis, experts compare it to menopause-like hormonal shifts in women and stress the need for more research and careful treatment decisions, including the careful use of testosterone therapy after medical screening.