April Sees Launch Of Consultation For Men’s Health Strategy
The government is set to launch a consultation into the first UK national men’s health strategy during April. The strategy was announced by the Health Secretary Wes Streeting last November, as part of the 10 Year Health Plan aimed at addressing the current problems within the NHS. Why is the men’s health strategy being launched? […]
Why ED Happens In The 20s And 30s And What To Do About It
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is often assumed to be an issue that affects men in middle age and beyond, but the reality is that it affects men in their 20s and 30s as well. This can be a source of distress, affecting relationships and self-esteem. The good news is that there are strategies to successfully address […]
What Is The Impact Of Stress On Men’s Health And Confidence?
April is Stress Awareness Month, and employers, charities and healthcare organisations will be organising events, training and workshops to help tackle the current epidemic of stress. The pressures of modern life can feel unrelenting, from continually rising bills and job insecurity to concerns about body image and dating or relationships. Here’s a look at how […]
Prediabetes And ED: The Increasing Risk For Younger Men
A study published last year found that two-thirds of diabetic men also have erectile dysfunction (ED). While ED can be treated with effective drugs that are cheap to buy online, such as sildenafil, it’s important to address any hidden underlying causes, including diabetes and prediabetes. This is often assumed to be a problem that only […]
New Prostate Surgery May Help Men Retain Erectile Function
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men, with one in eight men experiencing it in England at some point. It’s more common in men over the age of 50, black men, and men with a family history of the disease. The earlier the condition is caught, the easier it is to […]
Top Tips For Men To Spring-Clean Your Self-Care Routine
Spring is an ideal time for pressing the reset button and refocusing your efforts on health and wellbeing. This isn’t just about looking good, but also about boosting your energy levels, reducing your stress levels, and improving your self-esteem. Here are some simple strategies for throwing off the final cobwebs of winter and facing spring […]
How Are Men’s Roles In Society And Cultural Norms Evolving?
When the media turns its attention to men and their role in society, the narrative is often very negative, with stories about toxic masculinity, worse physical health outcomes than women, and a reluctance to talk about mental health problems. However, many men are breaking free from these limitations and redefining masculinity on their own terms. […]
Nine Percent Rise In Prostate Cancer Diagnoses In England
New data has revealed that prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK. The charity Prostate Cancer UK analysed the latest data revealed by NHS England, and it shows that in 2023, 55,033 men received a prostate cancer diagnosis, up from 50,751 cases in 2022 and representing a nine percent rise. This means […]
When Was Sildenafil First Tried On UK TV?
With the 30th anniversary of the initial approval of sildenafil rapidly approaching, there is an entire generation of people born in a world where erectile dysfunction is a men’s health condition that can be treated. With cheap, affordable sildenafil now widely available to any man who needs it and the effects of the vasodilating medication having been […]
Male Hair Loss: Causes, Effects And Potential Solutions
Hair loss is a condition that affects over half of all men by the time they reach middle age, to a greater or lesser degree. Some men appear to take balding in their stride and are not unduly affected by the alteration in their appearance. However, in our increasingly image conscious age, thinning hair can […]