Category: Men’s Health

What if one of the biggest steps toward protecting the prostate starts at the dinner table? In a landmark study, men who followed a vegan diet, regular walks and stress reduction saw their PSA drop 4%, while PSA rose 6% in men who made no changes. Now the NCCN's 2026 survivorship guidelines say healthy living can lower the chance of some cancers coming back. keep reading

Most men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer will not die from it. Heart disease is the bigger threat, and diet plays a major role. A 2026 study of more than 4,800 patients found that those who ate the most saturated fat after diagnosis had a higher risk of death, while swapping even a little animal fat for plant fat lowered it. keep reading

Testosterone falls with age. Prostate cancer becomes more likely with age too. When the two arrive together, an old rule of thumb has said replacement therapy is off-limits after treatment. A November 2025 review analyzed hundreds of journal articles, then narrowed to 12 well-designed studies to see whether that rule still holds up. keep reading

What if the treatment holding prostate cancer back was quietly working on the heart? A new study using specialized PET/MRI scans followed 43 men on androgen deprivation therapy and found inflammation building in the carotid, iliac, and aortic arteries. Statins and antiplatelet drugs may soften the effect, though researchers say more work is needed. keep reading

Ask how long you'll live and you get one number. Ask how many of those years you'll spend in good health and you get a very different one. The gap between the two is where planning matters most. Starting at 40, small shifts in exercise, diet, and screening can widen the healthy stretch and support prostate health along the way. keep reading

Most men chalk up erection trouble to age and leave it at that. New findings suggest the prostate deserves a closer look. Men with BPH report difficulty holding an erection at nearly twice the rate of men without it, based on an analysis of over six million men. Neither problem goes away on its own, and both respond better to early attention. keep reading

Could saying "I do" actually help a man live longer? When it comes to prostate cancer, the research is surprisingly consistent across decades. Married patients tend to be diagnosed earlier and survive longer than their unmarried peers, and new data now suggests the protective effect of marriage may extend to lowering cancer risk in the first place. keep reading

June is Men's Health Month, but real wellness doesn't run on a calendar. Annual PSA screenings, heart-protective habits, and acknowledging the quiet toll that stress and anxiety take — these aren't seasonal concerns. They're the foundation of a longer, healthier life. keep reading

For men dealing with BPH, the urinary symptoms are just part of the story. The condition is now linked to measurable increases in depression and anxiety. Focal laser ablation at Sperling Prostate Center precisely reduces obstructing prostate tissue, helping men reclaim both their health and their wellbeing. keep reading

Prostate cancer patients benefit from personalized exercise plans, including resistance training, aerobic activity, and high-intensity intervals. Each type of exercise brings unique advantages—supporting strength, cardiovascular health, recovery, and overall well-being. keep reading