Concerns Over Men Turning To AI For Medical Advice
The rise in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has gathered pace over the past year, with free online tools such as ChatGPT being made available to the public. They can be very beneficial sources of information, but doctors are warning against using them as an alternative way of seeking medical advice. A recent survey […]
Men Warned That Rosemary Oil Is A Bogus Hair Loss Treatment
TikTok may be a popular source of information and entertainment, but unfortunately, it is notoriously unreliable when it comes to so-called miracle health cures. The latest wonder product that is being heavily promoted by social media influencers is rosemary oil. In particular, they are making claims that it is an effective male hair loss treatment. […]
What Is Peripheral Arterial Disease And What Are The Signs?
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can be just as serious as a heart attack or a stroke, but the signs and symptoms are much less well known. However, according to the British Heart Foundation (BHF), about one in five people over the age of 60 in the UK has PAD to some degree. Here’s a look at what […]
MRI Scans May Replace Blood Tests For Prostate Cancer
A new study has found that MRI scans are more accurate at diagnosing prostate cancer in men than blood tests. This could pave the way for a national screening programme for men over the age of 50, which men’s health campaigners have been calling for to address the gender imbalance in the cancer mortality rate. […]
Three Common Health Issues That Affect Men Over 50
Men over the age of 50 still have a lot of life to look forward to, and obviously the quality of their later years will be very much affected by their state of health. Unfortunately, getting older does mean that the risk of developing certain conditions increases. It’s not inevitable that advancing age will lead […]
Why Social Connectedness Is Important For Men’s Health
The importance of social connectedness for our overall health and wellbeing has been much more widely recognised in recent years. This is particularly true for men, who can be more likely to become lonely and isolated than women, especially as they reach their 40s and 50s. Research has shown that social isolation can have far more […]
Testosterone Deficiency: What Is It And Just How Common Is It?
There has been a lot more discussion about testosterone deficiency (TD) in recent years. Despite this, the signs and symptoms of TD in males can often go unrecognised and undiagnosed. Over time, this can lead to a poorer quality of life and even cause more serious health problems to develop. What is TD? TD is […]
Fact And Fiction: Myths And Lies About Erectile Dysfunction
The topic of erectile dysfunction (ED) is shrouded in myths and lies, and these can be remarkably persistent and even stand in the way of men seeking proper treatment. This is perhaps because the topic is still unnecessarily shrouded in stigma and shame, and many men are reluctant to speak openly about problems with sexual function. ED […]
3 Causes Of ED You May Not Know About
There are some well-known causes of erectile dysfunction (ED), such as drinking too much alcohol or having heart disease. However, sometimes there is no obvious cause, especially for men under the age of 50 who may otherwise appear to be in good health. Here are some less widely known reasons that may be causing men […]
Is There A Link Between Erectile Dysfunction And Dementia?
A new study has found a correlation between lower levels of sexual satisfaction in men and the risk of developing dementia in later life. The Huffington Post reports on a study of 818 men by researchers at Penn State University. They found that issues such as erectile dysfunction (ED) were correlated with cognitive decline in later […]