Category: Men’s Health

For men concerned about prostate cancer and overall health, sleep may be one of the most overlooked tools for protection and recovery. Evidence shows that getting consistent, high-quality rest not only improves energy but may also reduce the risk of aggressive cancers and add years to your life. keep reading

What does your expected lifespan have to do with prostate cancer care? More than you might think. Explore why doctors weigh age, health, and lifestyle when recommending or discouraging certain treatments. keep reading

The “Prostate 8” program highlights eight lifestyle habits—from eating cruciferous vegetables and cooked tomatoes to avoiding whole milk—that research suggests may help men with prostate cancer improve outcomes. Together, these choices may reduce risks and restore a sense of control. keep reading

Your gut biome does more than aid digestion—it could influence your risk of cancer and your body’s response to treatment. Discover how trillions of microscopic organisms in your gut may be quietly shaping your prostate health—and what you can do to support them. keep reading

For years, studies hinted that metformin—a common diabetes drug—might help slow prostate cancer. But new results from the MAST trial show otherwise. Among men on Active Surveillance, metformin did not prevent disease progression compared to placebo, and side effects were more common. keep reading

Men are often told to “tough it out,” but prostate cancer tells a different story. High?risk disease is linked to higher rates of major depression and suicide over 10+ years—and emerging evidence shows preexisting depression may further worsen survival—underscoring the need for early, ongoing support. keep reading

Testosterone, or low T. No matter what you call it, it’s time to debunk the myth that testosterone therapy for men with low T increases prostate cancer risk. It all began over 80 years ago. “In 1941 Huggins and Hodges reported that marked reductions in T by castration or estrogen treatment caused metastatic [prostate cancer keep reading

When you get out of bed in the morning, no one hands you a script for how your day will go. Most days, you can expect the day will proceed as planned, and it’s reasonable to believe you can meet surprise changes in routine without being thrown off balance. Sometimes, however, the surprise is unpleasant. keep reading

If you have a common aging-related enlargement of the prostate, a condition called BPH, you may have some of the problems that come with it. These are problems like more frequent nighttime peeing, more urge to pee during the day, difficulty starting urine flow, inability to completely empty your bladder, even urinary tract infections that keep reading

The news about the power of exercise against cancer just keeps getting better. Two new studies reinforce evidence that working out plays an important role in helping prevent aggressive cancer, and helping to keep it from advancing further. Muscle strength, cardiac fitness and cancer First, in Jan. 2025 the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) keep reading