A recent research study found that men are more than 1 1/2 times likely than women to suffer from cognitive difficulties.
“These findings are in contrast to studies which have found more women than men [or an equal proportion] have dementia, and suggest there’s a delayed progression to dementia in men,” study author Rosebud Roberts, of […]
It’s not just women who need bone tests. Latest research reveals that older men need to have a bone test to see if they have osteoporosis.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends a bone-mineral density X-ray test for all men 70 and older, just like women 65 and older have long been urged to get. Both men […]
If you are a snoring hubby, your wife might hold the key to helping you get treated for what could possibly be sleep apnea.
The Rush University Center in Chicago had researchers study 10 men who were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and their non-snoring wives. In those who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, the airway collapses, causing […]
Older men with low testosterone levels may reduce bone loss and improve bone density by having injections of testosterone. These injections may help to prevent osteoporosis.
Testosterone therapy has been used to improve bone strength and muscle mass in some men. However, the hormone treatment is controversial, because it has been associated with increasing the risk of […]
For men who are scheduled to undergo radiation therapy for their prostate cancer, MRI findings may help predict the likelihood that the cancer will return and spread post-treatment.
Study co-author Fergus V. Coakley, M.D., professor of radiology and urology, vice chair for clinical services and section chief of abdominal imaging in the Department of Radiology at […]
Another new weekly feature on Chronic Health Blog will be Testosterone Tuesday. Each Tuesday I will be posting on men’s health issues so make sure you stop back to see what is going on in men’s health!
