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You’re speeding down the running trail and suddenly get a pain in your shin that won’t go away. It’s the dreaded shin splint. Or is it?
Which is better, walking or running? It’s a common question, and the answer is: yes. In other words, both can be beneficial to you, and depending on your health and your goals, walking or running—or a combination of the two—can be an excellent addition to your workout regimen.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the organs of your body that are meant to funnel urine out of your system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections are bacterial and start in the bladder, but they also can originate from the kidney, urethra or elsewhere.
With so much going on around us, it becomes hard to maintain some of our routines. Even as a doctor, I too have recently lagged on workouts, my diet and health checkups. Our health is important, but many men place it on the backburner until a more serious health issue surfaces. This is the wrong approach to good health. Believe it or not, men are likely to live five years less than women. Plus, men are 100 percent less likely to go see a doctor when needed.
Too often when it comes to fertility, we focus on women’s reproductive health — not men’s. An estimated 11 million U.S. couples try to conceive yearly with approximately 15% experiencing infertility. Half of these cases are related to the male. Yes, you heard that right – half of all causes of infertility have some male related cause.
Prostate cancer screening and treatment has seen a lot of controversy lately. Based on my experience screening for prostate cancer has benefits and should be something you ask about at your next doctor’s visit. Prostate cancer screening may be optional for some patients but in my opinion is a must if you have a family history or are African American.
An Alzheimer’s diagnosis comes with many challenges and stresses, especially as the incurable disease progresses.
For most men, no matter how old they are, paying attention to their overall health is typically not very high on their list of priorities. Many men simply don’t take care of themselves very well and, when they do, it’s more often because they want to look good by staying fit. And while that’s great, there are health issues that can occur that aren’t prevented by good fitness. As a result, they often wait too long before seeking medical attention for a problem.
Summer is a prime time for becoming dehydrated. Warmer weather, increased activity, and so many food occasions featuring alcohol can leave our bodies craving water.
You’re probably familiar with Premenstrual syndrome. Ninety percent of women say they get the symptoms of bloating, headaches and moodiness a week before their period. But did you know that women can get very similar symptoms toward the end of their period? Post-menopausal syndrome can affect women at the end of their cycle, causing emotional and physical discomfort as well.